Explore the Family Name Rojero
The meaning of Rojero
Spanish: variant of Rogero. This surname is found mainly in Mexico.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rojero in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rojero has seen a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 45,482 and by 2010, it had climbed to 33,596—a change of over 26%. The count of individuals with the Rojero surname similarly increased by over 53%, from 443 in 2000 to 678 in 2010. This growth is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people as well, which rose by 43.75% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,482 | #33,596 | 26.13% |
| Count | 443 | 678 | 53.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.23 | 43.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rojero
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rojero. The majority identifying with this surname are of Hispanic ethnicity, making up 96.02% in 2010, a slight increase from 95.49% in 2000. Those identifying as White made up 2.36% in 2010, up from 2.26% in 2000. Very few people with the surname Rojero identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, amounting to 1.33% in 2010, down slightly from 1.35% in 2000. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95.49% | 96.02% | 0.56% |
| White | 2.26% | 2.36% | 4.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.35% | 1.33% | -1.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |