Explore the Family Name Rodrique
The meaning of Rodrique
1. Altered form of Rodrigue 2, a surname of Portuguese and possibly also Spanish origin. 2. Altered form of Spanish Rodríguez (see Rodriguez; compare Rodrigue 2) or Rodrigo (compare Rodrigue 1). The surname Rodrique is also found in Belgium (Wallonia) and France.
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How common is the last name Rodrique in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rodrique decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rodrique was ranked as the 84,968th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to 144,141st. This represents a significant 69.64% decrease in rank. Furthermore, the count of people with this surname also decreased from 205 in 2000 to 115 in 2010, a drop of 43.9%. The proportion per 100,000 people also halved from 0.08 to 0.04 in the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,968 | #144,141 | -69.64% |
| Count | 205 | 115 | -43.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.04 | -50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rodrique
When we look at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rodrique based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decline from 64.88% to 61.74%. The second largest group identifying with this surname were those who identified as Hispanic, and their representation increased from 23.90% in 2000 to 31.30% in 2010. Those identifying as Black decreased from 6.34% to 4.35% during this time period. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, in 2000, 3.90% identified as belonging to two or more races, but by 2010, this figure dropped to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.88% | 61.74% | -4.84% |
| Hispanic | 23.9% | 31.3% | 30.96% |
| Black | 6.34% | 4.35% | -31.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.9% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |