Explore the Family Name Rotello
The meaning of Rotello
Italian: from the personal name Rotello, a pet form of Roto (see Roti).
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How common is the last name Rotello in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rotello has experienced a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 84,968th most popular name in 2000, it dropped to 95,955th by 2010, a 12.93% decrease. In terms of count, there were 205 individuals with the Rotello surname in 2000, which decreased to 190 by 2010, marking a 7.32% decrease. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, there were 0.08 individuals named Rotello in 2000, but this figure fell to 0.06 by 2010, indicating a 25% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,968 | #95,955 | -12.93% |
| Count | 205 | 190 | -7.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rotello
The ethnic identity associated with the Rotello surname has also seen some changes, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals bearing the Rotello surname identified as White, with the proportion increasing slightly from 93.17% in 2000 to 94.74% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant decrease over the same period, from 4.39% to 2.63%, a 40.09% decline. No individuals with the Rotello surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.17% | 94.74% | 1.69% |
| Hispanic | 4.39% | 2.63% | -40.09% |
| 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% |