Explore the Family Name Rohrs
The meaning of Rohrs
German (Röhrs): shortened form of Röders, a variant of Roeder. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Erna, Otto, Wetzel, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Rohrs in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Rohrs' saw a slight shift in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 21,230th in terms of prevalence, but dropped to 22,124th by 2010, a -4.21% change. However, despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Rohrs surname increased from 1,152 in 2000 to 1,169 in 2010, reflecting a 1.48% growth. The proportion of people named Rohrs per 100,000 decreased by -6.98%, moving from 0.43 in 2000 to 0.4 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,230 | #22,124 | -4.21% |
| Count | 1,152 | 1,169 | 1.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.4 | -6.98% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rohrs
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Rohrs', data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most of those bearing the surname identified as White in both years, albeit with a slight decrease from 96.61% in 2000 to 95.47% in 2010. The percentage of Rohrs identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew from 0.52% to 0.77%, and those identifying as Hispanic also saw an increase, rising from 1.13% to 2.05%. Individuals identifying as two or more races decreased slightly from 1.48% to 1.37%. Notably, no person with the surname Rohrs identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.61% | 95.47% | -1.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 2.05% | 81.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 1.37% | -7.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 0.77% | 48.08% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |