Explore the Family Name Roell
The meaning of Roell
German and Swiss German (Röll): see Roll 1. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Eberhard, Hans.
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How common is the last name Roell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Roell has seen an increase in popularity since 2000. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked at 22,612, while in 2010 it moved up to 22,012, marking a positive change of around 2.65%. The number of people with the Roell surname also increased from 1,061 in 2000 to 1,178 in 2010, which is an approximately 11.03% increase. This rise in popularity also saw a slight bump in the proportion per 100k from 0.39 to 0.4.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,612 | #22,012 | 2.65% |
| Count | 1,061 | 1,178 | 11.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.4 | 2.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roell
When it comes to ethnic identity, the distribution associated with the surname Roell witnessed some changes between the years 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 97.08% to 95.25%. However, the representation of the Roell surname within the Hispanic community saw an increase, moving from 1.32% in 2000 to 2.12% in 2010. Additionally, there was a significant increase in those identifying as two or more races, with the proportion rising from 0.85% to 1.36%. For the first time in 2010, the Roell surname appeared among the Black community, albeit at a small proportion of 0.51%, while it remained absent in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.08% | 95.25% | -1.89% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 2.12% | 60.61% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 1.36% | 60% |
| Black | 0% | 0.51% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |