Explore the Family Name Rooth
The meaning of Rooth
1. Dutch: variant of Root 4. 2. English: habitational name from Rowarth in New Mills (Derbyshire), from Old English rūh ‘rough’ + worth ‘enclosure’. 3. English: variant of Routh.
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How common is the last name Rooth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rooth has witnessed a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name fell from 68,172 to 75,799, representing a decrease of approximately 11.19%. In terms of actual count, there were 270 individuals with this surname in 2000, which declined to 254 by 2010, marking a drop of about 5.93%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Rooth per 100,000 also decreased by 10%, falling from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,172 | #75,799 | -11.19% |
| Count | 270 | 254 | -5.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rooth
As per the ethnic identity information from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Rooth surname is predominantly associated with the white ethnicity, despite seeing a slight decrease from 96.3% in 2000 to 93.7% in 2010. However, the percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 134.05%, rising from 1.85% in 2000 to 4.33% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentages for the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and those identifying as two or more races remained unchanged at 0.00% throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 93.7% | -2.7% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 4.33% | 134.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |