Explore the Family Name Roelfs
The meaning of Roelfs
Dutch and North German: patronymic from the personal name Roelof (see Rudolf). Compare Rohlfs.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Roelfs in the United States?
The surname Roelfs, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 69,428 but by 2010, it dropped to 71,265, marking a decline of about 2.65%. However, despite the drop in rank, there was an increase in the actual count of people with the Roelfs surname within the decade. The number rose from 264 in 2000 to 274 in 2010, making for a 3.79% growth. Nevertheless, the proportion of people named Roelfs per 100,000 decreased by 10.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #71,265 | -2.65% |
| Count | 264 | 274 | 3.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roelfs
Looking at the ethnic identity of those holding the surname Roelfs, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority identify as White. In 2000, about 96.97% identified as White, whereas in 2010, this percentage slightly decreased to 94.89%, indicating a change of -2.14%. Another noteworthy shift is the appearance of the Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity in 2010, where they made up 1.82% of the Roelfs population. Other ethnic identities such as Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either not present or the data was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.97% | 94.89% | -2.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |