Explore the Family Name Rothfus
The meaning of Rothfus
Altered form of German Rothfuss.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rothfus in the United States?
The surname "Rothfus" has shown a slight increase in popularity over the course of a decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Rothfus was ranked 68,782nd in terms of popularity and had been used by 267 individuals. By 2010, the surname had improved in rank to 67,943rd and its count had increased to 290, representing an 8.61% change. Despite this increase, the proportion of individuals with the Rothfus surname per 100k people remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #67,943 | 1.22% |
| Count | 267 | 290 | 8.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rothfus
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rothfus, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that it is primarily linked with white individuals. In 2000, 97% of those with the Rothfus surname were identified as white, and this figure rose slightly to 97.59% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those with two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97% | 97.59% | 0.61% |
| 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% |