Explore the Family Name Rotenberry
The meaning of Rotenberry
Probably an Americanized form of German Rotenberg or some other similar (like-sounding) surname.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rotenberry in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rotenberry has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 43,157 with a count of 472 people, making up 0.17 per 100k individuals. By 2010, the rank had risen to 41,303 with a total count of 527 people, representing 0.18 per 100k individuals. This indicates a growth rate of 4.3% in its popularity ranking and an 11.65% increase in total count within this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,157 | #41,303 | 4.3% |
| Count | 472 | 527 | 11.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.18 | 5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rotenberry
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Rotenberry identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 98.09% to 96.20%. The Hispanic representation also saw substantial growth from 1.06% to 2.09%. Interestingly, the category of "Two or more races" appeared in 2010 with a proportion of 0.95%, which was not present in the 2000 data. Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities were reported as 0.00% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.09% | 96.2% | -1.93% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 2.09% | 97.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.95% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |