Explore the Family Name Rottman
The meaning of Rottman
1. Americanized form of German Rottmann. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Rottmann, itself a variant of Rothmann or Rotman. 3. In some cases also an Americanized form of Slovenian Rotman.
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How common is the last name Rottman in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rottman fell slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rottman ranked 18,594 in popularity among all surnames, but by 2010 it dropped to a rank of 20,165 - an 8.45% decrease. The number of people bearing the Rottman surname also decreased during this decade, from 1,367 in 2000 to 1,323 in 2010, marking a decline of 3.22%. The proportion of individuals named Rottman per 100,000 people also saw a reduction, decreasing by 11.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,594 | #20,165 | -8.45% |
| Count | 1,367 | 1,323 | -3.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.45 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rottman
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of people with the Rottman surname who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 0.80% to zero during this period. However, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races increased slightly, from 1.54% to 1.66%, a rise of 7.79%. Most people with the Rottman surname remained predominantly white, although there was a minor decrease from 95.61% to 94.86%. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation among Rottmans saw a significant increase of 74.36%, rising from 1.17% to 2.04%. Finally, a new ethnic identity emerged in 2010: 0.68% of Rottmans identified as Black, where there had been no representation in 2000. There were no individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.61% | 94.86% | -0.78% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 2.04% | 74.36% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 1.66% | 7.79% |
| Black | 0% | 0.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |