Explore the Family Name Rowntree
The meaning of Rowntree
English (Durham and North Yorkshire): variant of Rountree.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rowntree in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rowntree has seen some fluctuations in popularity over the years. In 2000, the surname ranked 87,729 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 96,799, a decrease of 10.34%. The count of individuals with the Rowntree surname has also slightly decreased from 197 in 2000 to 188 in 2010, a decline of 4.57%. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, there were 0.07 named Rowntree in 2000 and this number dropped to 0.06 by 2010, a decrease of 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #87,729 | #96,799 | -10.34% |
| Count | 197 | 188 | -4.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rowntree
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rowntree. In 2000, 94.42% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this percentage increased to 97.34% by 2010, indicating an increase of 3.09%. For other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native, there was either no representation or the data was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.42% | 97.34% | 3.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.54% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |