Explore the Family Name Routzahn
The meaning of Routzahn
Americanized form of German Rauenzahner: probably a nickname for someone with very irregular or ugly teeth, from Middle High German rouch, rūch ‘rough, hairy, unkempt’ + zant ‘tooth’ + -er agent suffix. The surname Rauenzahner has died out in Germany. Compare Routson. History: The progenitor of the Routzahns (and Routsons) was Johann Ludwig Rauenzahner from Germany, who in the middle of the 18th century settled in PA.
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How common is the last name Routzahn in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Routzahn' ranks as the 44,653rd most popular surname in the United States as of 2010. This is a slight drop in popularity from 2000 when it ranked 44,103rd. Despite this decrease in rank, the number of individuals carrying the Routzahn surname has seen an increase of around 4.57%, growing from 460 in 2000 to 481 by 2010. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there has been a decline of about 5.88%, dropping from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,103 | #44,653 | -1.25% |
| Count | 460 | 481 | 4.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Routzahn
On the subject of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, virtually all individuals with the surname 'Routzahn' identify as White. In 2000, this group constituted 97.39% of all Routzahns and increased slightly to 97.92% by 2010. A very small percentage of Routzahns identified as Hispanic, comprising 1.52% in 2000 and reducing to 1.04% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Routzahns identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.39% | 97.92% | 0.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 1.04% | -31.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |