Explore the Family Name Rolan
The meaning of Rolan
Spanish (Rolán): from the personal name Rolán,a variant of Rolando. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Francisco, Isidro, Manuel, Maria Lucia, Orlando, Roberto, Ruben.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rolan in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rolan has seen a slight increase in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Rolan was ranked 35,387th and increased to 34,707th by 2010, demonstrating a growth of 1.92%. The number of individuals bearing this last name also grew from 602 to 651, an 8.14% rise. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,387 | #34,707 | 1.92% |
| Count | 602 | 651 | 8.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rolan
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Rolan surname has undergone significant shifts between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander showed the most dramatic change, increasing from 1.16% to 11.06% - an impressive 853.45% growth. On the other hand, those identifying as White, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased in percentage. Specifically, those identifying as White dropped from 63.62% to 56.99%, Hispanic from 18.77% to 16.74%, and Black from 13.29% to 10.91%. Those identifying with two or more races and as American Indian and Alaskan Native were recorded at 1.99% and 1.16% respectively in 2000 but were suppressed in the 2010 data for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.62% | 56.99% | -10.42% |
| Hispanic | 18.77% | 16.74% | -10.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.16% | 11.06% | 853.45% |
| Black | 13.29% | 10.91% | -17.91% |
| Two or More Races | 1.99% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.16% | 0% | 0% |