Explore the Family Name Roeth
The meaning of Roeth
German: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with hrōd ‘fame, renown’, as for example Rudolf.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Roeth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Roeth has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Roeth was ranked 61,855th in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 75,069th, marking a decrease of 21.36%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 303 in 2000 to 257 in 2010, reflecting a 15.18% reduction. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 people also fell by 18.18%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #75,069 | -21.36% |
| Count | 303 | 257 | -15.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roeth
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Roeth are White. In 2000, 97.03% identified as White, dropping slightly to 95.33% in 2010. There were no reported changes in the percentages of Roeth individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with these categories remaining at 0% for both years. Similarly, there were no individuals with this surname who identified as being of two or more races during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.03% | 95.33% | -1.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |