Explore the Family Name Rotolo
The meaning of Rotolo
Italian (southern): 1. from rotolo, a measure of weight roughly equivalent to 800 grams, which remained in use in southern Italy until the end of the 19th century. The surname presumably arose from a metonymic occupational name. 2. from a derivative of the personal name Roto (see Roti). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Antonio, Angelo, Rocco, Sal, Santo, Carlo, Carmine, Domenic, Elio, Gaspare, Giustino.
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How common is the last name Rotolo in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rotolo has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 19,599 in popularity and had a count of 1,273 individuals. By 2010, its ranking improved to 18,540 with an increase in count to 1,488 individuals. This represents a rank change of 5.4% and a count increase of 16.89%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a rise from 0.47 in 2000 to 0.5 in 2010, indicating a growth of 6.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,599 | #18,540 | 5.4% |
| Count | 1,273 | 1,488 | 16.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.5 | 6.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rotolo
The ethnicity associated with the surname Rotolo has also seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of the individuals with the Rotolo surname identified as White (95.21%), followed by Hispanic (3.46%) and then a smaller proportion identifying with two or more races (0.86%). No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000. By 2010, there was a slight decrease in those identifying as White (93.75%) and an increase in those identifying as Hispanic (4.64%). The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races remained relatively stable at 0.87%. Interestingly, by 2010, a small percentage (0.34%) of individuals with the Rotolo surname began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.21% | 93.75% | -1.53% |
| Hispanic | 3.46% | 4.64% | 34.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 0.87% | 1.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.34% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |