Explore the Family Name Rolando
The meaning of Rolando
Italian and Spanish: from the personal name Rolando, of ancient Germanic origin (see Roland). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Antonio, Giovanni, Salvo, Valentino, Verino.
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How common is the last name Rolando in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Rolando" has seen a slight decrease in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 26,147th most common surname but dropped to the 26,671st position by 2010. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Rolando surname rose from 880 to 913, a growth of approximately 3.75%. However, when factoring in population growth, the proportion of individuals named Rolando per 100,000 people decreased by roughly 6.06%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,147 | #26,671 | -2% |
| Count | 880 | 913 | 3.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.31 | -6.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rolando
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts within the Rolando surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly from 71.93% to 71.74%. Those identifying as Hispanic also saw a minor decrease, going from 23.52% to 23.11%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category saw a small increase from 1.14% to 1.20%. It's noteworthy that in 2010, there were proportions of the Rolando family identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native, categories which had no representation in 2000. Conversely, the group identifying with two or more races saw a significant decrease of 26.78%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.93% | 71.74% | -0.26% |
| Hispanic | 23.52% | 23.11% | -1.74% |
| Two or More Races | 2.39% | 1.75% | -26.78% |
| Black | 0% | 1.64% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.14% | 1.2% | 5.26% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.55% | 0% |