Explore the Family Name Rodrick
The meaning of Rodrick
1. English and Welsh: variant of Roderick. 2. Americanized form of Rodrigue 2, a surname of Portuguese and possibly also Spanish origin.
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How common is the last name Rodrick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Rodrick" slightly decreased by 2.83% from the year 2000 to 2010, shifting its rank from 26147 to 26887. Even though the rank dropped, the actual count of people bearing the surname increased by 2.61%, from 880 in 2000 to 903 in 2010. However, when we look at the proportion per 100K, there is a decrease of 6.06%, moving from 0.33 in 2000 to 0.31 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,147 | #26,887 | -2.83% |
| Count | 880 | 903 | 2.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.31 | -6.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rodrick
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Rodrick", the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals several changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 87.61% to 84.61%. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 3.30% to 5.09%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black remained relatively stable, slightly decreasing from 5.23% to 5.20%. A small percentage began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, which was not present in the 2000 census data. The percentage of those who identified as Two or more races decreased by half, from 2.50% to 1.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.61% | 84.61% | -3.42% |
| Black | 5.23% | 5.2% | -0.57% |
| Hispanic | 3.3% | 5.09% | 54.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.21% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.5% | 1.22% | -51.2% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.66% | 0% |