Explore the Family Name Roffe
The meaning of Roffe
1. English (of Norman origin): variant of Rolfe. 2. English: variant of Roff or Rough. 3. Jewish: occupational name from Hebrew rofe ‘physician’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Gady, Hyman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Roffe in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Roffe had a minor shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Roffe was ranked 51,119 in popularity, but by 2010 it fell slightly to 53,667, a decrease of about 5%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Roffe surname increased marginally from 383 to 385 during the same period, indicating a growth of 0.52%. The proportion per 100,000 people declined from 0.14 to 0.13, marking a drop of 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,119 | #53,667 | -4.98% |
| Count | 383 | 385 | 0.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roffe
In terms of ethnicity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some notable changes. The percentage of those identified as White decreased from 88.51% in 2000 to 82.86% in 2010, while the Hispanic representation saw an increase from 8.88% to 11.95%. Notably, there was a significant rise in individuals identifying as Two or more races, growing from 1.31% to 3.12%. A new demographic appeared in 2010 with 1.30% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, where none were reported in 2000. There were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.51% | 82.86% | -6.38% |
| Hispanic | 8.88% | 11.95% | 34.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 3.12% | 138.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.3% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |