Explore the Family Name Roehrich
The meaning of Roehrich
German (Röhrich): variant of Röhrig (see Roehrig). Compare Rohrich.
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How common is the last name Roehrich in the United States?
The surname Roehrich has seen a slight fluctuation in popularity over the years, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked as the 31,621st most common surname and by 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 32,562nd position, marking a change of -2.98%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Roehrich surname increased from 691 in 2000 to 706 in 2010, a growth rate of 2.17%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the frequency of the Roehrich surname decreased by 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,621 | #32,562 | -2.98% |
| Count | 691 | 706 | 2.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roehrich
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Roehrich surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly tied to White ethnicity, although there have been changes over time. In 2000, about 96.96% of those with the Roehrich surname identified as White, but this percentage decreased to 94.62% by 2010. Simultaneously, the percentage of Hispanic identification increased by 42.77%, moving from 1.59% in 2000 to 2.27% in 2010. There were also new instances of identification as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races in 2010, which were not present in the 2000 data. The Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories saw no changes during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.96% | 94.62% | -2.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 2.27% | 42.77% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |