Explore the Family Name Rodia
The meaning of Rodia
Italian: habitational name from Rodia, a locality in Messina, Sicily or from some other minor place in Sicily and southern Italy named after Greek rhodea, rhodia ‘rose-bush’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmela, Giovanni, Giuseppe, Lorenzo, Salvator.
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How common is the last name Rodia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rodia has seen a decrease in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 53,904 in 2000 to 62,189 in 2010, marking a decline of 15.37%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname decreased from 359 in 2000 to 322 in 2010, reflecting a drop of 10.31%. The proportion per 100k people also saw a decline of 15.38%, going from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,904 | #62,189 | -15.37% |
| Count | 359 | 322 | -10.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rodia
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the Rodia surname is predominantly associated with White ethnic identity. In 2000, 94.71% of those with the surname identified as White, increasing slightly to 95.65% in 2010. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, with a slight decrease from 2.51% in 2000 to 2.48% in 2010. There were no individuals with the Rodia surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, of two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.71% | 95.65% | 0.99% |
| Hispanic | 2.51% | 2.48% | -1.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |