Explore the Family Name Rotering
The meaning of Rotering
German: patronymic from Rother 2. Some characteristic forenames: German Mathias.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rotering in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Rotering' experienced a noticeable decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 'Rotering' was ranked 81,100 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 89,753, marking a decrease of 10.67%. Likewise, the count of individuals with this surname decreased from 217 to 206 during the same period, a 5.07% reduction. The proportion of individuals bearing the 'Rotering' surname per 100,000 people also dropped from 0.08 to 0.07, a 12.5% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,100 | #89,753 | -10.67% |
| Count | 217 | 206 | -5.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rotering
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Rotering', the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease of 1.09% in this group over the decade, dropping from 98.16% to 97.09%. The remainder of individuals with the 'Rotering' surname did not identify with any other ethnicity categories including Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, as these categories recorded zero percentages in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.16% | 97.09% | -1.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |