Explore the Family Name Roelle
The meaning of Roelle
German (Rölle): variant of Röll (see Roll 1). Compare Rolle 2.
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How common is the last name Roelle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Roelle has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name moved from 47,210th most popular in 2000 to 46,219th in 2010, representing a 2.1% rise in popularity. In terms of raw count, there were 423 individuals with the surname Roelle in 2000, which increased to 461 in 2010 - an increase of 8.98%. However, when proportioned per 100k people, the presence of the surname remained steady at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,210 | #46,219 | 2.1% |
| Count | 423 | 461 | 8.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roelle
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals carrying the Roelle surname identify as White, with this group making up 95.04% of the Roelles in 2000 and 93.49% in 2010, a slight decrease of 1.63%. The representation of Hispanic individuals within the Roelle population fell by 17.37% over the same period, from 2.36% to 1.95%. Interestingly, there was a significant rise in individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races, increasing from 1.65% in 2000 to 3.47% in 2010, marking a change of 110.3%. There was no representation reported for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.04% | 93.49% | -1.63% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 3.47% | 110.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.36% | 1.95% | -17.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |