Explore the Family Name Rovin
The meaning of Rovin
1. Jewish (from Belarus): habitational name from Rovno in Ukraine. 2. Jewish (American): shortened form of Rovinsky, a cognate of 1 above.
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How common is the last name Rovin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rovin saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held rank 101,157 in popularity with 165 individuals bearing this name, equating to roughly 0.06 per 100k people. However, by 2010 it had slipped to rank 109,758 in popularity, with four fewer people (161) carrying the surname, reducing its proportion to approximately 0.05 per 100k people. This represents a decrease of 8.5 in rank and a 2.42 count change over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #101,157 | #109,758 | -8.5% |
| Count | 165 | 161 | -2.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rovin
In terms of ethnicity, the vast majority of those carrying the Rovin surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, according to Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.97% of individuals with this surname identified as White, but this percentage decreased slightly to 93.17% by 2010. Notably, there was no record of anyone with the surname Rovin identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year. However, a new ethnic identity emerged in 2010, with 6.21% of people with the Rovin surname identifying as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.97% | 93.17% | -3.92% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 6.21% | 0% |
| 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% |