Explore the Family Name Rouch
The meaning of Rouch
1. Altered form of German Rauch. 2. French (southern): regional variant of Rouge ‘red’. 3. English (of Norman origin): probably a variant of Roach.
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How common is the last name Rouch in the United States?
The surname Rouch, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 26,332 and by 2010, it had fallen to 30,477, marking a drop of 15.74%. The number of occurrences of this surname also declined from 872 in 2000 to 766 in 2010, reflecting a 12.16% descent. The proportion of people with the Rouch surname per 100,000 individuals declined by 18.75%, moving from 0.32 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,332 | #30,477 | -15.74% |
| Count | 872 | 766 | -12.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.26 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rouch
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census revealed some changes over the decade. While the majority of those with the Rouch surname identified as White (95.41% in 2000 and 92.95% in 2010), there were increases in Asian/Pacific Islander representation (from 1.38% in 2000 to 1.57% in 2010) and those identifying as two or more races (from 1.26% in 2000 to 2.35% in 2010). Notably, the Hispanic representation within the Rouch surname increased from none in 2000 to 1.70% in 2010, while the Black percentage fell from 1.03% in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no individuals with the Rouch surname who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.41% | 92.95% | -2.58% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 2.35% | 86.51% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.38% | 1.57% | 13.77% |
| Black | 1.03% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |