Explore the Family Name Routhier
The meaning of Routhier
French: 1. variant of Routier. 2. variant of Rothier, from the ancient Germanic personal name Hrodhari, composed of the elements hrod ‘glory’ and hari ‘army’. Compare Rookey. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Francois, Gaston, Valmore, Camile, Colette, Felicien, Germaine, Gilles, Jean Guy, Julien, Marcel.
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How common is the last name Routhier in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Routhier has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 22,258th most popular, and by 2010, it had risen to 22,173rd, marking a 0.38% change in rank. The number of people carrying this surname also increased from 1,081 in 2000 to 1,165 in 2010, a 7.77% growth. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, it decreased slightly by 2.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,258 | #22,173 | 0.38% |
| Count | 1,081 | 1,165 | 7.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.39 | -2.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Routhier
The Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity reveals that the majority of individuals with the Routhier surname identify as White. In 2000, this demographic made up 96.95%, which declined slightly to 94.76% by 2010. The data also indicates a rise in diversity among individuals bearing this surname. From 2000 to 2010, those identifying with two or more ethnicities grew from 1.11% to 1.97%, an increase of 77.48%. Similarly, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose from 0.83% to 1.37%, marking a 65.06% upward shift. There was also a modest rise in those identifying as Black from 0.74% to 0.94%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.95% | 94.76% | -2.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.11% | 1.97% | 77.48% |
| Hispanic | 0.83% | 1.37% | 65.06% |
| Black | 0.74% | 0.94% | 27.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |