Explore the Family Name Rorrer
The meaning of Rorrer
Altered form of German and Swiss German Rohrer.
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How common is the last name Rorrer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rorrer saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 25,272nd in popularity and by 2010, it had dropped to 25,810th, marking a 2.13% decline. However, the number of people with the Rorrer surname increased from 920 in 2000 to 954 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 3.7%. The proportion of individuals with the Rorrer surname per 100,000 people slightly decreased from 0.34 in 2000 to 0.32 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,272 | #25,810 | -2.13% |
| Count | 920 | 954 | 3.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.32 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rorrer
When examining the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census for the Rorrer surname, it was revealed that the majority identified as White, increasing from 96.63% in 2000 to 97.48% in 2010. There was also a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising by 44.62% over the decade, though still representing less than 1% of the total. Those identifying with two or more ethnic identities decreased significantly from 1.85% to 0.52%. On the other hand, there was a small emergence of those identifying as Black, appearing at 0.73% in 2010 from no recorded percentage in 2000. No individuals with the Rorrer name were reported as identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.63% | 97.48% | 0.88% |
| Hispanic | 0.65% | 0.94% | 44.62% |
| Black | 0% | 0.73% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 0.52% | -71.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |