Explore the Family Name Rolin
The meaning of Rolin
1. English (Middlesex): variant of Rowling. 2. French: from a pet form of an ancient Germanic personal name containing the element hrōd ‘renown’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rolin in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rolin has seen a gradual increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, the surname was ranked 27,386th with 829 counts, while in 2010 it climbed up to the 27,204th position with 889 counts, showcasing a positive change of 7.24%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 3.23% between 2000 and 2010, moving from 0.31 to 0.30.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,386 | #27,204 | 0.66% |
| Count | 829 | 889 | 7.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.3 | -3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rolin
On the topic of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts for those carrying the Rolin surname. The percentage of Whites decreased marginally from 72.74% in 2000 to 71.65% in 2010. Conversely, individuals identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 4.70% to 6.41% during the same period. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also increased from 15.08% to 16.20%. Notably, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in either year, and the category 'two or more races' dropped from 3.98% in 2000 to zero in 2010. A new category appeared in 2010, with 2.92% of individuals identifying as Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.74% | 71.65% | -1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 15.08% | 16.2% | 7.43% |
| Hispanic | 4.7% | 6.41% | 36.38% |
| Black | 0% | 2.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.98% | 0% | 0% |