Explore the Family Name Rotenberg
The meaning of Rotenberg
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Rothenberg. 2. German: habitational name from any of numerous places called Rotenberg. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Mendel, Simcha, Aron, Dorith, Dov, Eliezer, Hershel, Meir, Meyer, Moisey, Morry. German Frieda, Wolfgang, Hilde, Wolf.
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How common is the last name Rotenberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rotenberg has experienced a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Rotenberg was ranked as the 34,259th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 37,993rd spot, marking a decrease of 10.9%. The number of individuals bearing the name also fell from 626 to 584 during this period, resulting in a 6.71% decline. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people with the Rotenberg surname decreased by 13.04% from 0.23 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,259 | #37,993 | -10.9% |
| Count | 626 | 584 | -6.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.2 | -13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rotenberg
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Rotenberg surname identify as White. This ethnic group accounted for 97.92% of the total in 2000 and slightly declined to 97.77% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also saw a decrease from 1.76% in 2000 to 1.2% in 2010, experiencing a substantial drop of 31.82%. There were no recorded instances of the Rotenberg surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.92% | 97.77% | -0.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 1.2% | -31.82% |
| 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% |