Explore the Family Name Rohman
The meaning of Rohman
Altered form of North German Rohmann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rohman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rohman saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 27,646th in frequency and was held by approximately 820 people or about 0.3 per 100,000 people in the U.S. By 2010, its rank had fallen to 28,746, even though the count of individuals with this last name increased slightly to 828. This represents a growth of just under one percent in terms of raw numbers, but a decrease of 6.67 percent when considered as a proportion of the population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,646 | #28,746 | -3.98% |
| Count | 820 | 828 | 0.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.28 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rohman
In terms of ethnic identity, the census data reveals a few shifts among those bearing the Rohman surname from 2000 to 2010. The largest percentage of Rohmans identified as White, making up 88.66 percent in 2000 and growing slightly to 88.89 percent in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races also saw increases - from 4.15 to 4.47 percent and 2.56 to 3.02 percent respectively. The most significant change occurred among those identifying as Hispanic, which rose from 1.34 percent to 2.17 percent. Meanwhile, the proportions of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native Rohmans dropped, with the former seeing a substantial decrease from 2.44 percent to 0.72 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.66% | 88.89% | 0.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.15% | 4.47% | 7.71% |
| Two or More Races | 2.56% | 3.02% | 17.97% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 2.17% | 61.94% |
| Black | 2.44% | 0.72% | -70.49% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.85% | 0.72% | -15.29% |