Explore the Family Name Rottger
The meaning of Rottger
North German (Röttger): see Roettger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rottger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Rottger surname increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The surname was ranked 131,366 in 2000, but it climbed to a rank of 125,282 by 2010, reflecting a 4.63% rise. The actual count of individuals with the Rottger surname also grew from 119 in 2000 to 137 in 2010, marking a 15.13% increase. This rise is further underscored by the proportion per 100k people, which grew by 25.0% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #131,366 | #125,282 | 4.63% |
| Count | 119 | 137 | 15.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.05 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rottger
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the Rottger surname. In 2000, 90.76% of those bearing this surname identified as White, increasing slightly to 93.43% in 2010. There was a significant decrease in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, from 9.24% in 2000 down to 4.38% in 2010. No individuals bearing the Rottger surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.76% | 93.43% | 2.94% |
| Hispanic | 9.24% | 4.38% | -52.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |