Explore the Family Name Roker
The meaning of Roker
1. German (Röker): from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name from hrok ‘rook’; or alternatively from an agent derivative of Middle Low German rōk ‘smoke’ and hence an occupational name for someone who smoked fish or meat or for a blacksmith or charcoal burner. 2. English (Surrey and Middlesex): variant of Rooker.
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How common is the last name Roker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Roker has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 48,963 to 49,177, a change of -0.44%. However, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased by 5.94%, from 404 in 2000 to 428 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,963 | #49,177 | -0.44% |
| Count | 404 | 428 | 5.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roker
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some interesting changes. While there were no individuals with the Roker surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010, other ethnic identities saw significant shifts. Those identifying as two or more races decreased by over 40%, from 4.70% to 2.80%. White individuals also decreased from 33.42% to 29.67%, marking an 11.22% change. However, the percentage of Hispanic individuals nearly doubled from 1.98% to 4.44%, a 124.24% increase. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black increased marginally from 59.41% to 62.62%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 59.41% | 62.62% | 5.4% |
| White | 33.42% | 29.67% | -11.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.98% | 4.44% | 124.24% |
| Two or More Races | 4.7% | 2.8% | -40.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |