Explore the Family Name Roewe
The meaning of Roewe
North German (Röwe): metonymic occupational name for a grower or seller of turnips, from Middle Low German rove ‘turnip’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Roewe in the United States?
The Roewe surname has witnessed a slight fluctuation in popularity over a decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the name was ranked 80,502 in popularity and had a count of 219 individuals bearing the name. This represented a proportion of 0.08 per 100k. By 2010, although the rank dropped slightly to 82,908 (indicating a decrease in popularity by 2.99%), the actual count of people named Roewe increased by 3.65% to 227, maintaining a steady proportion per 100k.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,502 | #82,908 | -2.99% |
| Count | 219 | 227 | 3.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roewe
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Roewe surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 96.8% of Roewes identified as White, which decreased slightly to 94.27% by 2010. The percentage of Roewes identifying as Hispanic also dropped from 2.28% to 2.2% over the same period. Notably, in 2010, there was a new appearance of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races, representing 2.2% of the Roewes. Meanwhile, no discernible change was observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.8% | 94.27% | -2.61% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.2% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.28% | 2.2% | -3.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |