Explore the Family Name Roundtree
The meaning of Roundtree
English (Lancashire and West Yorkshire): variant of Rountree.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Roundtree in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Roundtree has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked as the 5309th most common surname but dropped slightly to the 5405th position by 2010, a change of -1.81%. Despite this drop in rank, the count of individuals with the surname Roundtree actually increased from 6,038 in 2000 to 6,439 in 2010, representing a growth of 6.64%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a small decline of -2.68% from 2.24 in 2000 to 2.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,309 | #5,405 | -1.81% |
| Count | 6,038 | 6,439 | 6.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.24 | 2.18 | -2.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roundtree
When analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Roundtree according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identified as Black, with a slight increase from 69.21% in 2000 to 69.27% in 2010. The proportion identifying as White decreased by 7% during the same period. There was an increase in those identifying with two or more ethnicities from 2.85% to 3.60% and those identifying as Hispanic grew significantly from 1.47% to 2.36%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 17.65%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a rise of 22.41% from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 69.21% | 69.27% | 0.09% |
| White | 25.72% | 23.92% | -7% |
| Two or More Races | 2.85% | 3.6% | 26.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 2.36% | 60.54% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.58% | 0.71% | 22.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.17% | 0.14% | -17.65% |