Explore the Family Name Rotman
The meaning of Rotman
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Rothman. 2. Dutch: from a personal name composed of the elements hroth ‘fame’ + man ‘man’. 3. Slovenian: from rotman, an obsolete occupational name for a member of a jury. Compare Rottman. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Isadore, Morry, Moshe, Yetta, Yoel.
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How common is the last name Rotman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Rotman' has seen a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 'Rotman' was ranked 29,625th in popularity but by 2010 it saw a drop of 2.41% in its rank, bringing it to 30,339th place. However, despite this decrease in ranking, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 750 to 771, marking a 2.8% increase over the same period. The proportion per 100k people also fell by 7.14%, going from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,625 | #30,339 | -2.41% |
| Count | 750 | 771 | 2.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.26 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rotman
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides an overview of the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Rotman'. In both 2000 and 2010, the overwhelming majority of the bearers of the surname identified as white, although there was a small decrease from 94.8% to 92.22%. The second largest ethnicity group shifted from being those identifying with two or more races (1.60% in 2000 to 1.43% in 2010) to Hispanic (2.00% in 2000 to 4.28% in 2010). There was also a notable increase in the number of Asian/Pacific Islanders from 0.67% to 0.78%. Interestingly, those identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native were not present in 2000, but both appeared in the 2010 census with 0.65% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.8% | 92.22% | -2.72% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 4.28% | 114% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 1.43% | -10.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.67% | 0.78% | 16.42% |
| Black | 0% | 0.65% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.65% | 0% |