Explore the Family Name Rookwood
The meaning of Rookwood
English: habitational name from any of various places in Essex and Sussex named in Middle English with rok(e) ‘rook’ + wod(e) ‘wood’ (Old English hrōc, wudu).
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How common is the last name Rookwood in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Rookwood" has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Rookwood surname was ranked 116,835 in terms of popularity, but it rose to a rank of 105,079 by 2010, marking an upward shift of 10.06 percent. Similarly, the number of individuals bearing the surname also grew from 138 in 2000 to 170 in 2010, a rise of 23.19 percent. The proportion of people named Rookwood per 100k also rose by 20.0 percent during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #116,835 | #105,079 | 10.06% |
| Count | 138 | 170 | 23.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.06 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rookwood
In regard to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some notable shifts among those bearing the Rookwood last name. The percentage of White people with the Rookwood surname decreased by 39.60 percent from 31.16 in 2000 to 18.82 in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of Black people with the Rookwood surname increased by 17.04 percent from 62.32 in 2000 to 72.94 in 2010. Notably, the census reports no Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with the Rookwood surname in either year. However, the census did record a new appearance of the Hispanic ethnicity within the Rookwood population in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 62.32% | 72.94% | 17.04% |
| White | 31.16% | 18.82% | -39.6% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.62% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |