Explore the Family Name Roerig
The meaning of Roerig
North German (Rörig): variant of Röhrig (see Roehrig).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Roerig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Roerig saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 59,293rd most popular surname with a count of 319 individuals bearing the name, equating to approximately 0.12 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank rose to 58,735th place with 345 individuals carrying the surname, maintaining a proportion of approximately 0.12 per 100,000 people. Thus, the change in popularity showed an increase of 0.94% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,293 | #58,735 | 0.94% |
| Count | 319 | 345 | 8.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roerig
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Roerig, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that its prevalence among different ethnicities remained largely consistent between 2000 and 2010. The vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with 98.75% in 2000 decreasing slightly to 96.52% in 2010. There was no recorded presence of the Roerig surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a new introduction of the surname within the Hispanic community in 2010, with 2.32% identifying as such.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.75% | 96.52% | -2.26% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |