Explore the Family Name Rovner
The meaning of Rovner
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from Rovno, formerly part of Poland, now in Ukraine. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman, Aron, Fridrikh, Izya, Uri, Yakov, Yetta. Russian Galina, Yefim, Boris, Gennady, Igor, Misha.
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How common is the last name Rovner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rovner has seen some growth from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 35,957 and rose slightly to 34,878 in 2010, marking a 3.0% increase. The count of individuals with the Rovner surname also increased by 9.66% over the decade, from 590 in 2000 to 647 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,957 | #34,878 | 3% |
| Count | 590 | 647 | 9.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rovner
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the largest group of Rovners identify as White, making up 94.75% in 2000 and dipping slightly to 94.44% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander constituted 1.19% in 2000 but saw a decrease of 21.85%, dropping to 0.93% in 2010. Meanwhile, those claiming two or more ethnic identities showed a significant increase of 58.82%, moving from 1.36% in 2000 to 2.16% in 2010. Hispanic representation also experienced a slight decrease from 2.37% in 2000 to 2.16% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Rovner surname among Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.75% | 94.44% | -0.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 2.16% | 58.82% |
| Hispanic | 2.37% | 2.16% | -8.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.19% | 0.93% | -21.85% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |