Explore the Family Name Roettger
The meaning of Roettger
North German (Röttger): variant of Rudiger or Roger. Compare Rottger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Roettger in the United States?
The surname Roettger, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 22,783 in terms of popularity but dropped to 23,587 in 2010, representing a -3.53% change. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,051 in 2000 to 1,076 in 2010, reflecting a 2.38% growth. Despite this increase, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,783 | #23,587 | -3.53% |
| Count | 1,051 | 1,076 | 2.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.36 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roettger
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the Roettger name, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, though this percentage decreased slightly from 96.96% in 2000 to 95.72% in 2010. There was no record of any individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000. However, by 2010, there was a small percentage (0.56%) who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.62% to 2.42%, and individuals reporting two or more races also increased from 0.86% to 1.21%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.96% | 95.72% | -1.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 2.42% | 49.38% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 1.21% | 40.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.56% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |