Explore the Family Name Rohal
The meaning of Rohal
Rusyn (from Slovakia; Rohaľ and Roháľ): nickname from rohal ‘ox with long horns’. Compare Rohaly.
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How common is the last name Rohal in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Rohal" has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 60,230th in popularity and dropped to 66,931st by 2010, representing a decline of 11.13%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also fell from 313 to 295 during this ten-year period, which is a decrease of 5.75%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Rohal per 100,000 of population reduced by 16.67%, going from 0.12 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,230 | #66,931 | -11.13% |
| Count | 313 | 295 | -5.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rohal
On the other hand, the ethnicity associated with the surname Rohal remained largely stable over the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, the ethnic identity of people with the surname Rohal was overwhelmingly white, standing at 99.04% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 98.98% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.04% | 98.98% | -0.06% |
| 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% |