Explore the Family Name Rorke
The meaning of Rorke
Irish: from Ó Ruairc, see Rourke.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rorke in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rorke saw a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 45,149 to 45,189, a change of -0.09. Meanwhile, the count or number of occurrences of the surname increased by 6.04%, from 447 to 474. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 5.88%, indicating that while the sheer number of individuals with the surname Rorke increased, its prevalence among the overall population slightly decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,149 | #45,189 | -0.09% |
| Count | 447 | 474 | 6.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rorke
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in both 2000 and 2010, the vast majority (over 97%) of individuals with the surname Rorke identified as White. Asian/Pacific Islander representation dropped from 1.34% in 2000 to none in 2010. There were no reported individuals identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a new emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, making up 2.32% of individuals with the surname Rorke. This indicates a slight diversification in the ethnic identities associated with the surname over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.09% | 97.05% | -0.04% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.34% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |