Explore the Family Name Roton
The meaning of Roton
Perhaps an altered form of Roten.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Roton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Roton experienced a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. The surname was ranked 55,237 in 2000 but dropped to 68,547 in 2010, marking a change of -24.1%. In terms of count, there were 348 instances of the Roton surname in 2000, which declined to 287 by 2010, a drop of -17.53%. The proportion per 100k also saw a decrease from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,237 | #68,547 | -24.1% |
| Count | 348 | 287 | -17.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roton
In terms of ethnicity, the Roton surname continues to be predominantly associated with White ethnic identity, seeing a slight increase from 94.54% in 2000 to 94.77% in 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. There was no recorded presence of Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities among those with the Roton surname in either year. However, it's notable that in 2010, the surname was found among people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, and this group accounted for 2.44% of those with the Roton surname. Conversely, those identifying with two or more races, who made up 1.72% in 2000, were not represented in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.54% | 94.77% | 0.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.44% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |