Explore the Family Name Roffey
The meaning of Roffey
English: habitational name from Roffey in Horsham (Sussex), Roffey Hall in Harlow (Essex), or Roffy in Great Dunmow (Essex). The placenames probably all derive from Old English rūh ‘rough’ + (ge)hæg ‘fence, enclosure’.
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How common is the last name Roffey in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Roffey has seen an increase in popularity within the United States. In the year 2000, Roffey was ranked 115,489 in terms of popularity and had a count of 140. By 2010, the rank improved to 106,570 and the count rose to 167, marking a 19.29% increase. The proportion of individuals with the surname Roffey per 100,000 people also increased by 20.0%, from 0.05 to 0.06 over this ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #115,489 | #106,570 | 7.72% |
| Count | 140 | 167 | 19.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.06 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roffey
In relation to ethnicity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals bearing the Roffey surname identified as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 96.43% of all Roffeys, and slightly decreased to 96.41% by 2010. There were no significant changes documented within other ethnicities, such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. For these groups, the data either remained at 0 or was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.43% | 96.41% | -0.02% |
| 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% |