Explore the Family Name Rolla
The meaning of Rolla
1. Italian (Liguria): perhaps from the feminine form of an unattested male personal name Rollo, of ancient Germanic origin. 2. Germanized form of Sorbian Rola (see Rolle). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Nicolo, Caesar, Vincenzo.
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How common is the last name Rolla in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rolla has seen a decrease in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rolla ranked 35,239th and by 2010, it had dropped to 38,265th - an overall change of -8.59%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 605 in 2000 to 579 in 2010, marking a -4.3% change. This resulted in the proportion per 100,000 people decreasing from 0.22 to 0.2, a -9.09% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,239 | #38,265 | -8.59% |
| Count | 605 | 579 | -4.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rolla
In regard to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rolla between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority of those with this surname, though their proportion fell slightly from 84.46% to 81.52%. There was no change for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities, remaining at 0% for both years. However, the percentages of those identifying as part of two or more races increased from 1.16% to 1.73%, Hispanic identities saw an increase from 6.28% to 6.74%, and Black identities rose from 7.27% to 7.94%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.46% | 81.52% | -3.48% |
| Black | 7.27% | 7.94% | 9.22% |
| Hispanic | 6.28% | 6.74% | 7.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 1.73% | 49.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |