Explore the Family Name Rotherham
The meaning of Rotherham
English: habitational name from Rotherham (Yorkshire). The place takes its name from the river Rother, itself perhaps a British river name from the intensifying prefix ro- + dubro- ‘water’ + Old English hām ‘village, homestead’.
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How common is the last name Rotherham in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rotherham has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, its rank was 59,769 and it fell to 59,901 by 2010, indicating a minor drop of 0.22%. However, the number of people bearing the Rotherham name increased during this period from 316 to 337, marking a 6.65% rise. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 8.33%, moving from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,769 | #59,901 | -0.22% |
| Count | 316 | 337 | 6.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rotherham
The Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity details that the majority of individuals with the Rotherham surname identify as White. There was a slight increase in this group from 94.3% in 2000 to 95.25% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic saw a marginal rise from 4.11% to 4.15% over the same period. There were no reported individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. There were also no individuals who identified as being of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.3% | 95.25% | 1.01% |
| Hispanic | 4.11% | 4.15% | 0.97% |
| 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% |