Explore the Family Name Roemhildt
The meaning of Roemhildt
German (Römhildt): variant of Römhild (see Roemhild). Some characteristic forenames: German Armin, Bernhardt, Erwin.
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How common is the last name Roemhildt in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Roemhildt in the United States increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 70,906th most popular, but by 2010, it had risen to the 64,891st position, an increase of approximately 8.48%. Furthermore, the number of people with this surname also grew during this decade, from 257 in 2000 to 306 in 2010, marking a change rate of 19.07%. However, the proportion of individuals with the Roemhildt surname per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.1 throughout these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #64,891 | 8.48% |
| Count | 257 | 306 | 19.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roemhildt
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Roemhildt. In 2000, about 97.28% of people with this surname were White, dropping slightly to 94.12% in 2010. There was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic ethnicities in either year. The representation of Black ethnicity emerged in 2010, accounting for around 1.96% of individuals with this last name, while there was none in 2000. Those identifying as two or more races made up 1.95% in 2000, increasing to 2.61% in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained constant at 0.00% over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.28% | 94.12% | -3.25% |
| Two or More Races | 1.95% | 2.61% | 33.85% |
| Black | 0% | 1.96% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |