Explore the Family Name Roder
The meaning of Roder
German: 1. (also Röder): from the old personal name Rodher (a compound of the ancient Germanic elements hrōd ‘fame, renown’ + hari ‘army’). Compare Roeder. 2. habitational name for someone from a place called Rod or Rode (see Rod). 3. occupational name in the Rhineland for someone who used a rod to gauge wine casks. 4. variant of Ruder. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Hartmann, Heinrich, Horst, Juergen, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Roder in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Roder has experienced a marginal change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 17,475, which slightly dropped to 18,385 in 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity by 5.21%. However, the count of individuals with the Roder surname increased marginally from 1,487 in 2000 to 1,506 in 2010, a growth rate of 1.28%. The proportion per 100,000 individuals also decreased by 7.27% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,475 | #18,385 | -5.21% |
| Count | 1,487 | 1,506 | 1.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.51 | -7.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roder
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a minor shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Roder from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as white remained constant at approximately 92%, with a slight decrease of 0.26%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 8.45%, moving from 3.43% in 2000 to 3.72% in 2010. There was a small rise in those reporting two or more races, from 1.01% to 1.13%, indicating a growth of 11.88%. However, there was a decline of 11.39% among those identifying as Black, from 2.02% in 2000 to 1.79% in 2010. The percentages of individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities were zero in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.8% | 92.56% | -0.26% |
| Hispanic | 3.43% | 3.72% | 8.45% |
| Black | 2.02% | 1.79% | -11.39% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 1.13% | 11.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |