Explore the Family Name Roes
The meaning of Roes
Dutch; North German (also Rös): 1. topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by the sign of a rose, Middle Dutch roose. 2. from the female personal name Rosa. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Ursel.
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How common is the last name Roes in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Roes" has shown slight fluctuations in popularity over a decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 46,614th, but it dropped to 47,614th by 2010. Despite this decrease in ranking, the count of individuals with the surname Roes actually increased by 3.49% from 430 in 2000 to 445 in 2010. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a 6.25% decline, decreasing from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,614 | #47,614 | -2.15% |
| Count | 430 | 445 | 3.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roes
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Roes". The majority of individuals identified as White, though the percentage decreased slightly from 93.02% in 2000 to 91.46% in 2010. Hispanic identification also saw a decrease of 9.41%, falling from 3.72% to 3.37%. On the other hand, those identifying as Black under the surname Roes saw an increase of 20.97%, moving from 1.86% to 2.25%. Interestingly, the 2010 census introduced individuals who identify with two or more races under the surname Roes, which wasn't present in the 2000 data. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.02% | 91.46% | -1.68% |
| Hispanic | 3.72% | 3.37% | -9.41% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.25% | 0% |
| Black | 1.86% | 2.25% | 20.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |