Explore the Family Name Rohloff
The meaning of Rohloff
German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Hrodulf, composed of the elements hrōd ‘fame, renown’ + (w)ulf ‘wolf’, for example Rudolf. Some characteristic forenames: German Horst, Florian, Franz, Fritz, Hans, Otto.
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How common is the last name Rohloff in the United States?
Based on Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rohloff saw a minor decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 16,914 to 16,958 signifying a -0.26% change. However, the number of individuals with the Rohloff surname increased from 1,552 to 1,676 during the same period, indicating a growth rate of 7.99%. The frequency of this surname per 100,000 people slightly dipped from 0.58 to 0.57.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,914 | #16,958 | -0.26% |
| Count | 1,552 | 1,676 | 7.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.57 | -1.72% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rohloff
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Rohloff surname indicates a variety of backgrounds. Data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows an increase in the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander and those from two or more races identifying with this surname between 2000 and 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander group increased by 87.50%, and those from two or more races increased by 143.59%. During the same time, there was also a rise in the Hispanic population carrying the Rohloff surname by 63.10%. However, the proportion of Rohloffs who identify as White decreased slightly by 1.31%. No changes were noted for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.13% | 96.84% | -1.31% |
| Hispanic | 0.84% | 1.37% | 63.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.39% | 0.95% | 143.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.32% | 0.6% | 87.5% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |