Explore the Family Name Rohm
The meaning of Rohm
German: 1. from the ancient Germanic personal name Ruom (Old High German hruom ‘fame’), a short form of Ruombald and similar personal names containing this element. 2. (Röhm): variant of Rehm. Compare Roehm.
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How common is the last name Rohm in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rohm has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname slipped from 17,846 to 18,272 during this period, indicating a 2.39% decline. However, despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the surname Rohm increased by 5.12%, from 1,446 individuals in 2000 to 1,520 in 2010. This growth implies that while the surname may not be as popular or common as others, it still saw an increase in usage.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,846 | #18,272 | -2.39% |
| Count | 1,446 | 1,520 | 5.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.52 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rohm
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Rohm identify as White. In 2000, 96.4% identified as White, decreasing slightly to 94.34% in 2010. During this decade, there was also a significant increase in individuals identifying as having two or more ethnic identities, increasing by 94.92%. Additionally, there was a moderate increase in individuals who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, with the proportion rising from 0.55% to 0.79%. There was a negligible change in those identifying as Hispanic, with a 0.63% decrease over the decade. Interestingly, there were new identifications with Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities, although these remained relatively small proportions of the total.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.4% | 94.34% | -2.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 2.3% | 94.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 1.58% | -0.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.55% | 0.79% | 43.64% |
| Black | 0% | 0.53% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.46% | 0% |