Explore the Family Name Rothbauer
The meaning of Rothbauer
German: distinguishing nickname for a farmer whose land was in a clearing, from a noun derivative of Middle High German riuten, roten ‘to clear land’ + būr ‘farmer’ (see Bauer).
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How common is the last name Rothbauer in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rothbauer has seen an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rothbauer was ranked as the 45,227th most popular surname, whereas in 2010, it improved its rank to 41,501, marking a positive change of 8.24%. The number of people bearing the surname also rose from 446 in 2000 to 524 in 2010, showing a significant growth of 17.49%. When calculated per 100k individuals, the proportion increased by 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,227 | #41,501 | 8.24% |
| Count | 446 | 524 | 17.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.18 | 5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rothbauer
On the aspect of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Rothbauer surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 95.07% to 93.70%. The second largest ethnicity category in 2010 was Hispanic, which showed a considerable increase of 70.54%, moving from 2.24% in 2000 to 3.82% in 2010. Individuals who identified with two or more races made up around 1.72% in 2010, down from 1.79% in 2000. No Rothbauers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.07% | 93.7% | -1.44% |
| Hispanic | 2.24% | 3.82% | 70.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 1.72% | -3.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |