Explore the Family Name Roehrs
The meaning of Roehrs
North German (Röhrs): patronymic from a shortened form of Röder (see Roeder 2). Some characteristic forenames: German Ingo, Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Roehrs in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Roehrs saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 46,839 in popularity with 427 individuals carrying the name. This represented a proportion of 0.16 per 100,000 people. By 2010, however, the rank had dropped to 48,060 with 440 individuals bearing the surname, representing a proportion of 0.15 per 100,000 people. This represents a decrease in rank by 2.61%, while the count increased by 3.04% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,839 | #48,060 | -2.61% |
| Count | 427 | 440 | 3.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roehrs
On the subject of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Roehrs identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this percentage was 98.59% but it decreased slightly to 97.05% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The only other ethnic identity that showed any representation in 2010 was Hispanic, with 1.59% of individuals with the surname Roehrs identifying as such.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.59% | 97.05% | -1.56% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |