Explore the Family Name Roebke
The meaning of Roebke
North German (Röbke): from a pet form of Robert. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Roebke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Roebke has seen some changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 54,880 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had dropped slightly to rank 59,324, a decrease of 8.1%. The number of individuals bearing the Roebke name also declined during this period, from 351 to 341, representing a modest drop of 2.85%. The proportion per 100,000 people also dipped, going from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010, which is a reduction of 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,880 | #59,324 | -8.1% |
| Count | 351 | 341 | -2.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roebke
The ethnic identity associated with the Roebke surname, according to Decennial U.S. Census data, experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010. There was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, yet by 2010, 1.47% were listed under this category. Similarly, the percentage of those claiming two or more ethnicities grew significantly from 1.99% to 3.23%, an increase of 62.31%. However, the proportion of individuals identifying as White saw a slight decrease, falling from 96.01% to 94.13%. The categories of Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged during this decade, registering no representation under the Roebke surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.01% | 94.13% | -1.96% |
| Two or More Races | 1.99% | 3.23% | 62.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |