Explore the Family Name Roen
The meaning of Roen
1. Norwegian (mainly Røen): variant of Røe and Roe. 2. Probably also an altered form of German Rönn, itself a variant of Rönne (see Ronne).
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How common is the last name Roen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Roen has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Roen was ranked as the 30,264th most popular surname, which then dropped to 32,865th position in 2010, marking an 8.59% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also slightly reduced from 730 in 2000 to 698 in 2010, showing a 4.38% reduction. Consequently, the proportion of people bearing the Roen surname per 100,000 people decreased by 11.11%, going from 0.27 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,264 | #32,865 | -8.59% |
| Count | 730 | 698 | -4.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roen
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a few shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Roen surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.53% in 2000 to 95.13% in 2010. The percentage of Hispanic individuals with this surname saw a significant increase, climbing from 0.68% in 2000 to 2.15% in 2010. The group identifying as two or more races decreased slightly from 0.82% to 0.72%. Moreover, a new group emerged in 2010: Asian/Pacific Islander, accounting for 1.43% of people with the Roen surname. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.53% | 95.13% | -2.46% |
| Hispanic | 0.68% | 2.15% | 216.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 0.72% | -12.2% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |