Explore the Family Name Roeger
The meaning of Roeger
German (Röger): 1. from a shortened form of the personal name Rödiger, Low German form of Rüdiger (see Rudiger). 2. habitational name for someone from Roga, Pomerania, a placename of Slavic origin. 3. northern variant of Rueger 2. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Armin, Theresia.
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How common is the last name Roeger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Roeger saw a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 70,906 and fell to 74,608 in 2010, demonstrating a decrease of 5.22%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased slightly from 257 in 2000 to 259 by 2010, showing a growth rate of approximately 0.78%. The proportion of people with the Roeger name per 100k also fell by 10.0% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #74,608 | -5.22% |
| Count | 257 | 259 | 0.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roeger
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Roeger surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. There was a small decline in this group over the decade, from 98.44% in 2000 to 96.14% in 2010, indicating a decrease of 2.34%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of these years. The "Two or more races" category also remained at zero throughout this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.44% | 96.14% | -2.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |