Explore the Family Name Rothenberger
The meaning of Rothenberger
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from any of the various places called Rothenberg.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rothenberger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rothenberger held the rank of 16,104 in terms of popularity in 2000 and slightly dropped to 16,457 in 2010, a decrease of 2.19%. Despite its drop in ranking, the count of people with the Rothenberger surname increased from 1,653 in 2000 to 1,747 in 2010, a growth of 5.69%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 3.28%, from 0.61 in 2000 to 0.59 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,104 | #16,457 | -2.19% |
| Count | 1,653 | 1,747 | 5.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.59 | -3.28% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rothenberger
The ethnic identity associated with the Rothenberger surname has also seen some changes between 2000 and 2010, as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census data. Predominantly identified as White, this group saw a minor decrease from 96.91% in 2000 to 95.71% in 2010. There was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnicity within this surname group for both years. A slight increase was observed in the Hispanic ethnicity, rising from 1.39% in 2000 to 2.35% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as two or more races declined significantly from 1.15% to 0.74%. Interestingly, there was an emergence of American Indian and Alaskan Native representation in 2010, which wasn't present in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.91% | 95.71% | -1.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 2.35% | 69.06% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 0.74% | -35.65% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |