Explore the Family Name Roorda
The meaning of Roorda
West Frisian and Dutch (mainly Groningen): patronymic from a personal name, Roord, a compound of the ancient Germanic elements hrōd ‘fame, renown’ + ward ‘guard, ward’. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Hessel, Dirk, Wouter.
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How common is the last name Roorda in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Roorda has seen a slight decrease in rank from 30412 in 2000 to 31482 in 2010, reflecting a change of -3.52%. However, the count of the surname has risen slightly from 725 in 2000 to 735 in 2010, an increase of 1.38%. The proportion per 100k also saw a decline of -7.41% over the same time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,412 | #31,482 | -3.52% |
| Count | 725 | 735 | 1.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roorda
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Roorda surname identify as White, with a slight decrease from 97.10% in 2000 to 97.01% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander fell from 1.10% in 2000 to zero in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as two or more races saw an increase from 0.69% in 2000 to 1.09% in 2010, marking a significant change of 57.97%. The census did not record any individuals with the Roorda surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, but there was a rise in those identifying as Hispanic, from zero in 2000 to 1.09% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 97.01% | -0.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0.69% | 1.09% | 57.97% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.09% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.1% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |