Explore the Family Name Roquemore
The meaning of Roquemore
Altered form of French (mainly Var) Roquemaure: habitational name from any of several places so named mainly in the south of France. The surname Roquemaure is rare in France. History: This surname is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors (along with its original form Roquemaure) and also in the similar register of the Huguenot Society of America.
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How common is the last name Roquemore in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Roquemore shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname ranked 16,838 in terms of popularity in the United States but fell to a rank of 17,764 by 2010, representing a decrease of approximately 5.5%. Despite this decline in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Roquemore surname increased from 1,560 in 2000 to 1,577 in 2010, marking a 1.09% increase. However, when considering proportion per 100,000 people, the use of the Roquemore surname decreased by 8.62%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,838 | #17,764 | -5.5% |
| Count | 1,560 | 1,577 | 1.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.53 | -8.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roquemore
On the topic of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some variation in the ethnic identities associated with the Roquemore surname between 2000 and 2010. During this period, the representation of White and Black individuals with this surname slightly decreased by 7.89% and 1.69% respectively. The Hispanic representation, however, saw a significant increase of 107.81%. Additionally, those identifying with two or more races also increased by 65.83%. Lastly, it's worth noting that in 2010, there were also recorded instances of the Roquemore surname among Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities, where no such instances had been reported in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 52.76% | 51.87% | -1.69% |
| White | 42.69% | 39.32% | -7.89% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 3.99% | 107.81% |
| Two or More Races | 1.99% | 3.3% | 65.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.76% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.76% | 0% |