Explore the Family Name Rotta
The meaning of Rotta
Italian: 1. topographic name from rotta ‘break, breach’, probably denoting a pass through a range of mountains. 2. variant of Rota. 3. from a short form of a female personal name ending in -rotta such as Pierotta (from Piero, see Pieri).
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How common is the last name Rotta in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rotta has seen a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 62,236th most common surname and by 2010, it had dropped to 66,754th place, marking a 7.26% decrease. The number of individuals carrying the Rotta surname also slightly decreased during this period, with 301 reported in 2000 and 296 in 2010, signifying a 1.66% drop. The proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 population also declined by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,236 | #66,754 | -7.26% |
| Count | 301 | 296 | -1.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rotta
With respect to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Rotta identify as white, although there has been a minimal decrease from 92.69% in 2000 to 89.86% in 2010. Notably, the Hispanic representation within this surname has more than doubled at a rate of 113.55%, growing from 3.32% in 2000 to 7.09% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained stagnant at 0%. However, there was a slight decline of 23.68% in those identifying as two or more races, dropping from 2.66% in 2000 to 2.03% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.69% | 89.86% | -3.05% |
| Hispanic | 3.32% | 7.09% | 113.55% |
| Two or More Races | 2.66% | 2.03% | -23.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |