Find out how popular the last name Rexroat is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Rexroat.

Rexroat, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Rexroat surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rexroat in America

Rexroat is the 23019th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rexroat surname appeared 1,110 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Rexroat.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rexroat to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Rexroat

The surname REXROAT is believed to have originated in Germany during the 16th century. It is derived from the Old German words "rex" and "roat," which translates to "king's road" or "royal path." This suggests that the name was initially associated with individuals who lived along a prominent road or highway used by royalty.

In the early 1500s, variations of the name, such as Rexroadt and Rexroade, appeared in historical records from the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. These early spellings indicate the name's Germanic roots and its evolution over time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the REXROAT surname can be found in the Palatine Immigrant Records from 1710, which documented the arrival of German settlers in the British colonies of North America. Hans Georg REXROAT, born in 1685, was among the first immigrants with this surname to arrive in the New World.

During the 18th century, the REXROAT name began to spread across Europe and the Americas. Notable individuals from this era include Wilhelm REXROAT (1725-1801), a successful merchant from Hamburg, and Johann REXROAT (1742-1819), a respected Lutheran minister who emigrated to Pennsylvania in 1768.

In the 19th century, the REXROAT family established roots in various parts of the United States. Samuel REXROAT (1803-1876), a farmer from Virginia, served in the American Civil War, while his son, Isaac REXROAT (1838-1912), became a prominent businessman and landowner in Ohio.

Another noteworthy figure was Emma REXROAT (1857-1924), a pioneering educator and suffragist from Illinois. She was a vocal advocate for women's rights and played a significant role in the fight for women's suffrage in the early 20th century.

Throughout the 20th century, the REXROAT name continued to be represented in various fields. One notable individual was Robert REXROAT (1921-2005), a distinguished scientist and engineer who made significant contributions to aerospace technology during the Space Race era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rexroat

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Rexroat.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Rexroat was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Rexroat has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Rexroat was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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