Explore the Family Name Rodolfo
The meaning of Rodolfo
Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian: from the personal name Rodolfo, of ancient Germanic origin (see Rudolf).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rodolfo in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Rodolfo" saw a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 93,006 in terms of popularity and rose to a rank of 74,141 in 2010, reflecting a positive change of about 20.28%. The count of individuals with this surname increased by 42.62% over the same period, growing from 183 to 261. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people also increased by 28.57%, going from 0.07 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #93,006 | #74,141 | 20.28% |
| Count | 183 | 261 | 42.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.09 | 28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rodolfo
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Rodolfo" changed slightly between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both years, this surname was most commonly identified with the Hispanic ethnicity, although there was a slight decrease of 4.05% over the decade. The second most common ethnic association was Asian/Pacific Islander, which decreased by 4.48% during the same period. Interestingly, there was a small increase in white ethnicity associated with the surname, from 14.21% to 14.56%. Notably, the category "Two or more races" emerged in 2010, accounting for 4.21% of the Rodolfos, while there were no reported associations with Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 51.91% | 49.81% | -4.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 31.69% | 30.27% | -4.48% |
| White | 14.21% | 14.56% | 2.46% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.21% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |