Explore the Family Name Roets
The meaning of Roets
Dutch: patronymic from a short form of any of the ancient Germanic personal names beginning with the element hrōd ‘fame, renown’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Roets in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Roets has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Roets ranked 46,083 in terms of U.S. surname prevalence, but by 2010, it had risen to a rank of 44,730. This represents an overall growth rate of 2.94%. The number of people bearing this surname also grew from 436 in 2000 to 480 in 2010, marking a 10.09% increase. However, the proportion of Roets per 100,000 individuals remained consistent at 0.16 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,083 | #44,730 | 2.94% |
| Count | 436 | 480 | 10.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roets
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Roets between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, though this percentage slightly decreased from 97.48% in 2000 to 94.38% in 2010. While the data showed no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year, there were small increases in those identifying as Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native, standing at 1.88% and 1.25%, respectively, in 2010. Additionally, there was a new category in 2010 where 1.67% reported having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.48% | 94.38% | -3.18% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.88% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.25% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |