Explore the Family Name Rodie
The meaning of Rodie
Scottish: 1. from a pet form of the personal name Roderick. 2. in some cases from Irish Roddy.
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How common is the last name Rodie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rodie experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 73,412th, but by 2010 it had slipped to 88,685th, a drop of almost 21%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname also decreased during this decade, from 246 in 2000 to 209 in 2010, showing a decline of roughly 15%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Rodie per 100,000 people likewise declined by approximately 22% between these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,412 | #88,685 | -20.8% |
| Count | 246 | 209 | -15.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rodie
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rodie, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, though the percentage dropped slightly from 91.46% in 2000 to 87.56% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Black rose slightly, from 5.69% in 2000 to 6.22% in 2010. Notably, there was also a new appearance of Hispanic identification, at 2.39% in 2010, where there had been none in 2000. No individuals with the surname Rodie identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.46% | 87.56% | -4.26% |
| Black | 5.69% | 6.22% | 9.31% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |