Explore the Family Name Rookard
The meaning of Rookard
1. English (Essex and Suffolk): perhaps a habitational name from Rookyard Farm in Old Newton (Suffolk), although earlier evidence is needed to establish this. Due to a lack of medieval forms for the placename, its etymology is uncertain. 2. Probably an Americanized form of German Rückert or Ruckert.
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How common is the last name Rookard in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rookard shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rookard was ranked 39,304 in popularity and by 2010, it had slipped to 40,856, a decrease of 3.95%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 527 to 534, a growth of 1.33%. The proportion of individuals named Rookard per 100k people also decreased by 10.0% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,304 | #40,856 | -3.95% |
| Count | 527 | 534 | 1.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rookard
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Rookard changed in certain areas between 2000 and 2010, as detailed by the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of those identified as White and Black saw minor decreases of 5.13% and 2.04% respectively. An increase was observed among those identifying as Hispanic, which jumped dramatically from 1.71% to 4.68%, a 173.68% change. Similarly, a slight increase of 11.58% was seen within those who identify with two or more races. No changes were reported for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 51.04% | 50% | -2.04% |
| White | 44.02% | 41.76% | -5.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 4.68% | 173.68% |
| Two or More Races | 2.85% | 3.18% | 11.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |