Explore the Family Name Rothkopf
The meaning of Rothkopf
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for someone with red hair, from Middle High German rōt ‘red’ + kopf ‘head’, German rot + Kopf. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Moshe, Hyman, Ari.
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How common is the last name Rothkopf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rothkopf saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rothkopf was ranked 69,428 in popularity, falling to 77,264 in 2010, marking an 11.29% decrease. The count of individuals bearing this surname also dropped from 264 in 2000 to 248 in 2010, showing a decrease of 6.06%. The proportion of people named Rothkopf per 100,000 population followed suit, decreasing by 20.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #77,264 | -11.29% |
| Count | 264 | 248 | -6.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rothkopf
Regarding ethnicity, the most notable element from the Decennial U.S. Census data is the overwhelming predominance of the white ethnic identity among those with the Rothkopf surname. In 2000, 98.48% of Rothkopfs were recorded as white, slightly dropping to 97.18% in 2010. Slight changes in other ethnic identities over the decade were not reported or were suppressed for privacy. Notably, no instances of Rothkopfs possessing Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities were recorded in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.48% | 97.18% | -1.32% |
| 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% |