Explore the Family Name Rollin
The meaning of Rollin
1. English: variant of Rolling. 2. German: habitational name from an unidentified place. 3. French: variant of Rolin. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Rollin in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rollin saw a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 19,599 to 20,010, a drop of 2.1%. However, the count of individuals carrying this last name increased by 5.11% during the same time period, growing from 1,273 to 1,338. Even though the proportion per 100k declined slightly at -4.26%, the overall use of the surname Rollin expanded over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,599 | #20,010 | -2.1% |
| Count | 1,273 | 1,338 | 5.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.45 | -4.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rollin
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts amongst those with the surname Rollin between 2000 and 2010. The largest ethnic group remained those identifying as White, although this decreased slightly from 81.30% to 79.67%. Black identity increased modestly from 11.70% to 12.41%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a rise of 14.71%, while Asian/Pacific Islander went up by 9.55%. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races also rose, going from 1.49% to 1.72%. Lastly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native experienced a 12.79% uptick, albeit still remaining the smallest ethnic group for this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.3% | 79.67% | -2% |
| Black | 11.7% | 12.41% | 6.07% |
| Hispanic | 3.06% | 3.51% | 14.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.57% | 1.72% | 9.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 1.72% | 15.44% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.86% | 0.97% | 12.79% |