Explore the Family Name Roten
The meaning of Roten
Swiss German: variant of Rothen, probably a topographic name, from a field or rocky slope so named due to the red color of the soil or rock. In Switzerland it is found mainly in Valais canton.
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How common is the last name Roten in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Roten" has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, "Roten" was ranked 13,766th in terms of most popular surnames in the United States, while in 2010 it moved up to the 13,456th position, representing a change of approximately 2.25%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, from 2,018 in 2000 to 2,263 in 2010, marking an increase of 12.14%. The proportion per 100,000 people increased as well, albeit slightly, from 0.75 to 0.77.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,766 | #13,456 | 2.25% |
| Count | 2,018 | 2,263 | 12.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.75 | 0.77 | 2.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roten
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts over the decade. Although the majority of those bearing the Roten surname identified as White in both 2000 (96.09%) and 2010 (95.18%), the percentage decreased slightly by 0.95%. The percentage of those identifying as Black increased slightly from 1.04% in 2000 to 1.15% in 2010, showing a change of 10.58%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation within the Roten surname increased notably by 31.45%, rising from 1.24% in 2000 to 1.63% in 2010. Interestingly, in 2010, a small proportion of the Roten population began to identify as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, though these groups were not represented in the 2000 data. Individuals identifying with two or more races saw a slight decrease from 1.19% to 1.15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.09% | 95.18% | -0.95% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 1.63% | 31.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 1.15% | -3.36% |
| Black | 1.04% | 1.15% | 10.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.62% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.27% | 0% |