Explore the Family Name Rodwell
The meaning of Rodwell
English: 1. habitational name from any of the three places called Rothwell (Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Yorkshire), from Old English roth ‘clearing’ + wella ‘well, spring, stream’. 2. habitational name from Radwell (Hertfordshire) or Radwell in Felmersham (Bedfordshire) and perhaps also from other places similarly named. The placenames derive from Old English rēad ‘red’ + wella ‘spring, stream, well’.
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How common is the last name Rodwell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rodwell has seen slight fluctuations in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 24,529th and increased slightly to 24,747th in 2010, marking a decrease of 0.89% in rank. The number of people bearing the surname Rodwell rose from 955 in 2000 to 1,007 in 2010, signifying a growth rate of 5.45%. However, when viewed as a proportion per 100,000 people, the representation of the surname fell by 2.86%, from 0.35 in 2000 to 0.34 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,529 | #24,747 | -0.89% |
| Count | 955 | 1,007 | 5.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.34 | -2.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rodwell
Regarding ethnicity, the Census data notes several shifts between 2000 and 2010 for those with the Rodwell surname. By 2010, Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categorizations appeared for the first time, accounting for 0.60% and 0.89% respectively. Individuals identifying with two or more races experienced a minor increase, going up by 2.29% to reach 2.68%. The largest ethnic identity among Rodwells remained White, though it decreased by 4.25% to 51.64%. The Hispanic count rose significantly by 26.60% to 2.38%. Meanwhile, the Black category also saw an increase, moving up by 3.98% to 41.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.93% | 51.64% | -4.25% |
| Black | 40.21% | 41.81% | 3.98% |
| Two or More Races | 2.62% | 2.68% | 2.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 2.38% | 26.6% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.89% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.6% | 0% |