Explore the Family Name Rothgeb
The meaning of Rothgeb
German: variant of Rathgeber.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rothgeb in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rothgeb has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 26,717th in popularity, but by 2010 it had risen to the rank of 25,935, showing a change of 2.93%. Additionally, the count of people with this surname increased by 10.5% from 857 in 2000 to 947 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,717 | #25,935 | 2.93% |
| Count | 857 | 947 | 10.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rothgeb
The ethnicity associated with the Rothgeb surname also changed over the decade as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, but there was a slight decrease of 2.73% from 96.62% in 2000 to 93.98% in 2010. The representation of those identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase of 221.95%, moving from 0.82% to 2.64%. Similarly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.05% in 2000 to 2.43% in 2010, a change of 131.43%. On the other hand, the percentage of Black individuals decreased by 32.26%, from 0.93% to 0.63%. No changes were recorded for the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.62% | 93.98% | -2.73% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 2.64% | 221.95% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 2.43% | 131.43% |
| Black | 0.93% | 0.63% | -32.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |