Explore the Family Name Roehl
The meaning of Roehl
German (Röhl): 1. from a short form of the personal names Rudolf or Roland. 2. habitational name from a place so named near Trier. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Erwin, Hans, Benno, Frieda, Otto, Raimund, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Roehl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Roehl has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank for the name fell from 11,399 in 2000 to 12,378 in 2010, marking an 8.59% decrease. Similarly, the count went down from 2,535 in 2000 to 2,513 in 2010, which is a 0.87% drop. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased by 9.57%, going from 0.94 in 2000 to 0.85 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,399 | #12,378 | -8.59% |
| Count | 2,535 | 2,513 | -0.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.94 | 0.85 | -9.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roehl
The ethnicity breakdown of the people with the surname Roehl also changed between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. There was an increase in individuals identifying as Two or more races (42.21%) and Hispanic (25.38%). On the other hand, the representation of White individuals decreased slightly by 1.46%. For Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnic groups, there were no individuals identified under this surname in 2000, but in 2010, their proportions stood at 0.76% and 0.52% respectively. However, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals declined by 5.24%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.91% | 90.57% | -1.46% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.58% | 4.34% | -5.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 2.19% | 42.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 1.63% | 25.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.76% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.52% | 0% |