Explore the Family Name Rodriges
The meaning of Rodriges
Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Rodríguez (see Rodriguez).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rodriges in the United States?
The surname Rodriges has seen a slight increase in popularity, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Rodriges was ranked 16,596 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had climbed to 16,228, marking a 2.22% rise. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 1,592 in 2000 to 1,779 in 2010, indicating an 11.75% increase. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained fairly consistent, with only a slight uptick from 0.59 to 0.6.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,596 | #16,228 | 2.22% |
| Count | 1,592 | 1,779 | 11.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.6 | 1.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rodriges
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Rodriges surname identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 94.35% identified as such, decreasing just slightly to 94.10% in 2010. There were minor shifts within other ethnic identities as well; the percentage identifying as White increased from 4.46% in 2000 to 4.78% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was no data available for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, small percentages (0.39% and 0.45% respectively) were reported. However, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped from 0.69% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.35% | 94.1% | -0.26% |
| White | 4.46% | 4.78% | 7.17% |
| Black | 0% | 0.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.39% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.69% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |