Explore the Family Name Rothermel
The meaning of Rothermel
German: variant of Rothärmel, literally ‘red sleeve’, a nickname referring to the medieval fashion for bicolored garments (e.g. a tunic consisting of a different colored bodice and red sleeves). Some characteristic forenames: German Helmut, Otto, Arno, Gerhard, Kehl, Klaus, Kurt, Lieselotte.
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How common is the last name Rothermel in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rothermel has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the name dropped from 11,595 in 2000 to 12,850 in 2010, marking a decrease of 10.82%. The count of people with this surname also saw a decrease of 3.54%, from 2,484 people in 2000 to 2,396 in 2010. Moreover, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k population declined by 11.96% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,595 | #12,850 | -10.82% |
| Count | 2,484 | 2,396 | -3.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.92 | 0.81 | -11.96% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rothermel
The ethnicity associated with the surname Rothermel, as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, with 96.90% in 2000 and 96.24% in 2010. However, there was a slight decrease of 0.68% in the white demographic. There was an increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 1.17% in 2000 to 2.09% in 2010, which represents a significant increase of 78.63%. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races decreased by 36.80%, and those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black were minimal or non-existent in 2000 but had very slight increases by 2010. Lastly, American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained fairly consistent, with only a minor increase of 3.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.9% | 96.24% | -0.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 2.09% | 78.63% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 0.79% | -36.8% |
| Black | 0% | 0.33% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.28% | 0.29% | 3.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.25% | 0% |