Explore the Family Name Rooke
The meaning of Rooke
English: variant of Rook.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rooke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rooke has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 27,128 and fell to 28,618 in 2010, reflecting a drop of around 5.49 percent. The total count of people with this surname also declined slightly from 839 in 2000 to 833 in 2010, which denotes a diminution of approximately 0.72 percent. As a result, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by about 9.68 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,128 | #28,618 | -5.49% |
| Count | 839 | 833 | -0.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.28 | -9.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rooke
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Rooke has also shifted according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. While the largest percentage of people with this surname identified as White (89.80 percent in 2010, down from 91.54 percent in 2000), there has been a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.62 percent in 2000 to 4.32 percent in 2010. Similarly, individuals identifying with two or more races have increased by 31.09 percent. The percentage of those identifying as Black remained relatively stable, with a slight increase from 3.93 percent in 2000 to 3.96 percent in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.54% | 89.8% | -1.9% |
| Hispanic | 2.62% | 4.32% | 64.89% |
| Black | 3.93% | 3.96% | 0.76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 1.56% | 31.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |