Explore the Family Name Roske
The meaning of Roske
1. German (Röske), in part of Sorbian origin: see Roeske. 2. Germanized form (variant of Roschke) of Sorbian Rošk and Roška: from a pet form of a personal name beginning with Ro-, such as Rodoslav (see Rod 3) and Roch 1. 3. Germanized form (variant of Roschke) of Sorbian Rožk and Róžk: nickname from diminutives of Lower Sorbian rog, Upper Sorbian róh ‘horn’.
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How common is the last name Roske in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Roske has seen a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Roske was ranked as the 39,617th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 39,419th position, marking an increase of 0.5%. The count of individuals with the Roske surname also increased from 522 to 558 during this decade, indicating a growth rate of 6.9%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,617 | #39,419 | 0.5% |
| Count | 522 | 558 | 6.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roske
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a varied distribution for the Roske surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 95.4% in 2000 to 93.37% in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more races experienced a notable increase, from 1.15% to 1.79%. A new appearance in 2010 was the Hispanic category, which accounted for 3.05% of those carrying the Roske surname. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year, and the number of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased from 1.72% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.4% | 93.37% | -2.13% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.05% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 1.79% | 55.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.72% | 0% | 0% |