Explore the Family Name Rogalla
The meaning of Rogalla
1. Germanized or Americanized form of Polish Rogala. The surname Rogalla is also found in Poland, but it is much more common in Germany. 2. East German: possibly also a habitational name from a place called Rogallen.
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How common is the last name Rogalla in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rogalla experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 44,895 but fell to 46,568 by 2010, showing a decline of about 3.73%. However, interestingly, the total count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 450 in 2000 to 457 in 2010, indicating a modest growth of 1.56%. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100k people dropped by 11.76%, moving from 0.17 to 0.15 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,895 | #46,568 | -3.73% |
| Count | 450 | 457 | 1.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rogalla
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Rogalla surname identify as White. This group accounted for approximately 96.06% of the Rogallas in 2010, a slight dip from 97.11% in 2000. The data shows no Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native affiliations for this surname during these years. The number of Rogallas identifying with two or more races saw an increase from 1.11% in 2000 to 1.53% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic also rose, albeit slightly, from 1.33% to 1.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.11% | 96.06% | -1.08% |
| Two or More Races | 1.11% | 1.53% | 37.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 1.53% | 15.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |