Explore the Family Name Roulhac
The meaning of Roulhac
French: variant of Rouilhac, a habitational name from Rouilhac in Lot and perhaps also from Rouillac in Charente.
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How common is the last name Roulhac in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Roulhac has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Roulhac ranked 33,735 in popularity with a total of 637 individuals carrying this name. However, by 2010 the rank had climbed to 29,822 and the count increased to 788, which is a change of 23.7%. The proportion per 100,000 people also increased by 12.5% during this ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,735 | #29,822 | 11.6% |
| Count | 637 | 788 | 23.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.27 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roulhac
When we look into the ethnic identity associated with the Roulhac surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some notable shifts from 2000 to 2010. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, the number of those identifying with two or more races saw a 23.49% increase. Similarly, the Hispanic representation within this surname nearly doubled, rising from 1.73% to 3.30%. Conversely, the percentage of white individuals decreased by 19.13%, and those identifying as Black saw a slight decrease of 1.63%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 91.21% | 89.72% | -1.63% |
| Two or More Races | 2.98% | 3.68% | 23.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 3.3% | 90.75% |
| White | 3.92% | 3.17% | -19.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |