Explore the Family Name Rothmann
The meaning of Rothmann
1. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for a person with red hair, from an elaborated form of Roth 1 with the addition of Middle High German, Yiddish man (German Mann) ‘man’. Compare Rothman and Redman. 2. German: topographic name for someone who lived on land that had been cleared, from an elaborated form of Roth 2 with the addition of Middle High German man ‘man’. 3. German (in Saxony and Silesia): occupational name for a counselor or nickname for a man respected for his opinions and advice, from a dialect variant of Middle High German rāt ‘counsel’ + man ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinrich, Heinz.
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How common is the last name Rothmann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rothmann has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 74,675 among all surnames, but by 2010 it had climbed to rank 73,215, reflecting a growth of 1.96 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 241 in 2000 to 265 in 2010, marking a nearly 10 percent increase. Despite these gains, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #73,215 | 1.96% |
| Count | 241 | 265 | 9.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rothmann
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most individuals with the Rothmann surname identify as White. In 2000, 96.27 percent identified as White, and this figure grew to 97.74 percent by 2010. While in 2000 a small percentage (3.73 percent) identified as Hispanic, there were no Rothmanns identifying as Hispanic by 2010. There were no recorded instances of people with the Rothmann name identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either of these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.27% | 97.74% | 1.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.73% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |