Explore the Family Name Roope
The meaning of Roope
English: variant of Roop.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Roope in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Roope has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 41,382 in terms of popularity and this rank dropped to 45,105 in 2010. This represents a 9% decline. The count of individuals with the surname also dipped from 496 in 2000 to 475 in 2010, which is a 4.23% drop. The proportion of the name per 100k people also fell by 11.11%, from 0.18 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,382 | #45,105 | -9% |
| Count | 496 | 475 | -4.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roope
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Roope surname identify as White. However, there was a slight decrease in the proportion of white individuals with this surname, falling from 94.96% in 2000 to 90.95% in 2010. There was an increase in the number of people identifying as Hispanic or as two or more races, increasing by 43.34% and 74.38% respectively. Interestingly, in 2010, the surname Roope started appearing among American Indian and Alaskan Natives for the first time while it remained absent among Asian/Pacific Islanders and Blacks.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.96% | 90.95% | -4.22% |
| Hispanic | 3.23% | 4.63% | 43.34% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 2.11% | 74.38% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |