Explore the Family Name Roosevelt
How common is the last name Roosevelt in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Roosevelt has experienced slight changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 24,406th in popularity with a count of 961 individuals carrying it. By 2010, the rank slightly dropped to 24,822nd, but the total count increased by 4.37% to 1003 individuals. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people also decreased by -5.56%, shifting from 0.36 to 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,406 | #24,822 | -1.7% |
| Count | 961 | 1,003 | 4.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.34 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roosevelt
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Roosevelt. In 2000 and 2010 respectively, individuals of White ethnicity predominantly carried this surname, with an increase from 64% to 65.9%. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.66% to 3.49%. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as Black decreased from 27.26% to 23.83%. The proportions for Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races saw minor changes. However, there was a decrease in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, dropping from 3.43% to 2.99%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64% | 65.9% | 2.97% |
| Black | 27.26% | 23.83% | -12.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 3.49% | 110.24% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.43% | 2.99% | -12.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.87% | 2.09% | 11.76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.77% | 1.69% | -4.52% |