Explore the Family Name Romack
The meaning of Romack
Altered form of Romick, itself an altered form of German Romig.
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How common is the last name Romack in the United States?
The surname Romack experienced a growth in popularity between the 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Romack ranked as the 40,465th most popular surname in the nation, with 509 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, it had climbed to rank 36,048, representing a 10.92% increase in rank. The count of people with the Romack surname also rose from 509 to 622 during this period, indicating a 22.2% increase. Similarly, the proportion of individuals named Romack per 100,000 people increased by 10.53%, from 0.19 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,465 | #36,048 | 10.92% |
| Count | 509 | 622 | 22.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.21 | 10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Romack
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the Romack surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, 96.86% identified as White in 2000, decreasing slightly to 95.66% in 2010. Hispanic representation among Romacks grew by 36.44% during the same time period, moving from 1.18% to 1.61%. The census began recording those identifying with two or more races in 2010, and 1.45% of Romacks fell into this category. There were no reported changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories for this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.86% | 95.66% | -1.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 1.61% | 36.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |