Explore the Family Name Rodgerson
The meaning of Rodgerson
English (northern): variant of Rogerson.
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How common is the last name Rodgerson in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Rodgerson' has seen a growth in the United States over the past decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 62,236th and rose to 55,962nd by 2010, indicating an increase in popularity of around 10.08%. The count of individuals with this surname went up from 301 to 366 during this period, witnessing a surge of 21.59%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Rodgerson per 100,000 of the population also grew by 9.09% from 0.11 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,236 | #55,962 | 10.08% |
| Count | 301 | 366 | 21.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rodgerson
The Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnicity associated with the surname 'Rodgerson' showed some noticeable changes from 2000 to 2010. The majority of bearers of the surname identified as White, although their percentage dropped slightly from 96.68% to 95.36%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a small percentage that identified as Hispanic, which decreased by 4.02% over the decade. Interestingly, a new category emerged in 2010, with 1.91% of individuals reporting that they belonged to two or more races. For certain categories, data was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.68% | 95.36% | -1.37% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.91% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 1.91% | -4.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |