Explore the Family Name Roeser
The meaning of Roeser
German (Röser): see Roser 3 and 4.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Roeser in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Roeser has seen a decrease in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, Roeser was ranked 21,381 in terms of popularity, and by 2010, it dropped to 23,957, marking a decline of 12.05%. The count of individuals with the Roeser surname also decreased from 1,141 in 2000 to 1,053 in 2010, a reduction of 7.71%. Consequently, the proportion of the Roeser surname per 100,000 people fell by 14.29%, from 0.42 in 2000 to 0.36 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,381 | #23,957 | -12.05% |
| Count | 1,141 | 1,053 | -7.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.36 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roeser
As for ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals bearing the Roeser surname identify as White, though this percentage diminished slightly from 97.02% in 2000 to 95.16% in 2010. There was a noticeable increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races, which rose from 0.88% in 2000 to 1.52% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also saw an increase, rising from 0.96% in 2000 to 1.61% in 2010. Similarly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black increased from 0.53% in 2000 to 0.76% in 2010. No Roesers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.02% | 95.16% | -1.92% |
| Hispanic | 0.96% | 1.61% | 67.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 1.52% | 72.73% |
| Black | 0.53% | 0.76% | 43.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |