Explore the Family Name Rolle
The meaning of Rolle
1. German and English (of Norman origin): variant of Roll. 2. German (Rölle): variant of Röll (see Roll 1). Compare Roelle. 3. Germanized form of Sorbian Rola: nickname (or a topographic name) for a farmer, from rola ‘cultivated field’. 4. French: variant of Role, a nickname for a scribe, from Old French role ‘roll (of paper)’.
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How common is the last name Rolle in the United States?
Based on data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rolle has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname moved up from 7,752 in 2000 to 6,960 in 2010, indicating a rise of approximately 10.22%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 21.94%, from 3,952 in 2000 to 4,819 in 2010. This growth is further reflected in the proportion per 100k, which went up by 11.64%, from 1.46 in 2000 to 1.63 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,752 | #6,960 | 10.22% |
| Count | 3,952 | 4,819 | 21.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.46 | 1.63 | 11.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rolle
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rolle, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, shows some shifts over the same decade. The largest group identifying with this surname remained relatively consistent, with those identifying as Black decreasing slightly from 75.10% in 2000 to 73.13% in 2010. There was a significant increase in the percentage of individuals of Hispanic ethnicity, rising from 2.30% to 3.80%. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also grew, from 1.42% to 1.87%. However, there was a small decrease in those identifying as White, from 17.74% to 17.56%, and a more notable decrease in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, from 0.23% to 0.15%. The category of "Two or more races" saw modest growth, from 3.21% to 3.51%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 75.1% | 73.13% | -2.62% |
| White | 17.74% | 17.56% | -1.01% |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 3.8% | 65.22% |
| Two or More Races | 3.21% | 3.51% | 9.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.42% | 1.87% | 31.69% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.23% | 0.15% | -34.78% |