Explore the Family Name Rokes
The meaning of Rokes
English and Scottish: variant of Rocks. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Rokes in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rokes has seen a slight increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 65,133 with 285 individuals carrying the name. In 2010, the rank improved to 63,068 with an increase of 11.23% in count, bringing the total number of individuals with the surname to 317. The proportion per 100k, however, remained consistent at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,133 | #63,068 | 3.17% |
| Count | 285 | 317 | 11.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rokes
In terms of ethnicity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Rokes identify as White. In 2000, this ethnic group made up 94.04% of the population with this surname, and despite a slight decrease of 0.37%, still accounted for 93.69% in 2010. The surname also saw a small representation within the Black community, which decreased from 2.46% in 2000 to 2.21% in 2010. There was a new emergence of Hispanic identity among individuals with the surname, accounting for 1.89% in 2010. However, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.04% | 93.69% | -0.37% |
| Black | 2.46% | 2.21% | -10.16% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.89% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |