Explore the Family Name Rogness
The meaning of Rogness
Norwegian: old variant of Rognes (and, in North America, probably also an altered form of this), a habitational name from a farmstead named Rognes, from the name of a river or Old Norse raunn ‘rowan tree’ + nes ‘headland, promontory’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Thor.
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How common is the last name Rogness in the United States?
The surname Rogness, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 33,830th most common surname and by 2010, its rank had fallen to 35,945th. The total count of individuals with this surname decreased slightly from 635 in 2000 to 624 in 2010, a drop of 1.73%. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 12.5% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,830 | #35,945 | -6.25% |
| Count | 635 | 624 | -1.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rogness
In regards to the ethnic identity associated with the Rogness surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that between 2000 and 2010, there were significant changes. The White group, which made up 95.91% of those bearing the surname in 2000, fell to 91.51% by 2010. On the other hand, the Asian/Pacific Islander group experienced an increase from 1.42% to 1.92%, while the percentage of those identifying with two or more races rose dramatically from 1.10% to 3.69%. Notably, the Black community saw a 36.17% increase, despite making up less than 2% of individuals with the surname in both years. The Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups remained stable with no change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.91% | 91.51% | -4.59% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 3.69% | 235.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.42% | 1.92% | 35.21% |
| Black | 0.94% | 1.28% | 36.17% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |