Explore the Family Name Roggenbuck
The meaning of Roggenbuck
North German: nickname for a farmer or a baker, from Middle Low German rogge ‘rye’ + būk ‘belly’. Some characteristic forenames: German Achim, Jutta, Otto, Rudie, Wolf.
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How common is the last name Roggenbuck in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Roggenbuck has seen a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 33,528 to 34,353. This represents a change of -2.46%. However, the count of individuals with the Roggenbuck surname grew by 2.8% during that same period, rising from 642 to 660. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased slightly, from 0.24 to 0.22, marking a -8.33% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,528 | #34,353 | -2.46% |
| Count | 642 | 660 | 2.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roggenbuck
The ethnicity distribution for the Roggenbuck surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has remained largely consistent from 2000 to 2010. The majority of individuals with the Roggenbuck last name identify as White, although there was a small decrease in this group from 98.75% to 96.06%, indicating a -2.72% change over the decade. The data shows a new appearance of individuals identifying as Hispanic and those identifying with two or more races, at 2.12% and 0.76% respectively in 2010. Notably, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.75% | 96.06% | -2.72% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.12% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |