Explore the Family Name Roitman
The meaning of Roitman
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): nickname for a red-headed man, from Yiddish royt ‘red’ + man ‘man’. Compare Rothman. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Yakov, Avram, Iakov, Khaim, Noach, Zvi. Russian Mikhail, Efim, Boris, Liya, Semyon, Shelya, Simkha, Vladimir.
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How common is the last name Roitman in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Roitman saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 71,372nd most common surname and rose to the 69,793rd position by 2010, reflecting a change of 2.21 percent. The total count of individuals with this name also grew from 255 to 281, showing a 10.2 percent growth. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Roitman per 100,000 increased by 11.11 percent during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #69,793 | 2.21% |
| Count | 255 | 281 | 10.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roitman
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed that holders of the Roitman surname predominantly identified as white, although there was a slight decrease from 89.41 percent in 2000 to 85.41 percent in 2010. Simultaneously, there was a significant rise in the percentage of Roitmans identifying as Hispanic, increasing by 47.50 percent to reach 13.88 percent. However, there were no reported changes for Roitmans identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.41% | 85.41% | -4.47% |
| Hispanic | 9.41% | 13.88% | 47.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |