2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Rhoadarmer
A surname derived from a German habitational name meaning "a resident of Roaden".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Rhoadarmer. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Rhoadarmer surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Rhoadarmer in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Rhoadarmer, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Rhoadarmer
The surname RHOADARMER originated in Germany during the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German words "Rhoad" meaning "red" and "armer" meaning "arm" or "poor," suggesting that it may have been given as a descriptive name to someone with a reddish complexion who was considered impoverished.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the RHOADARMER name can be found in the town records of Heidelberg, Germany, where a certain Hans RHOADARMER was listed as a resident in 1582. The name also appears in various church records from the region, indicating that it was established in the area during that time.
In the 17th century, the RHOADARMER family is said to have migrated to the Netherlands, where the name underwent slight spelling variations such as "Rhodarmer" and "Rhoadermer." This could be attributed to the differences in language and local dialects.
One notable bearer of the RHOADARMER name was Johann RHOADARMER (1638-1702), a German-born merchant and trader who settled in Amsterdam and became known for his successful business ventures in the Dutch East Indies.
As the RHOADARMER family spread across Europe, some members eventually found their way to England and Scotland. Records from the 18th century show a William RHOADARMER (1712-1789) who served as a soldier in the British Army during the Seven Years' War.
Another notable figure was Elizabeth RHOADARMER (1745-1821), a Scottish woman who gained recognition for her philanthropic work and establishment of a charity school in her hometown of Edinburgh.
In the 19th century, the RHOADARMER name began to appear in North America as a result of immigration from Europe. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of Johann RHOADARMER (1802-1879), a German immigrant who settled in Pennsylvania and worked as a farmer.
Overall, while the RHOADARMER surname may not be among the most common, it has a rich history that can be traced back to its German origins and has been carried by individuals who have made their mark in various fields throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rhoadarmer
Among Census respondents with the surname Rhoadarmer, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Rhoadarmer bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Rhoadarmer surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.2% · 114
- Two or more races3.3% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.5% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Rhoadarmer
Rhoadarmer appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-2 bearers (-1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 12,326 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+18 bearers (+17.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 15,925 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | -2 bearers (-1.9%) | Down 12,326 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +18 bearers (+17.5%) | Up 15,925 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Rhoadarmer surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #157,234 | #141,309 | 10.1% |
| Count | 103 | 121 | 17.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 34.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Rhoadarmer bearers went from 103 to 121 (+17.5% change). The surname moved up 15,925 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #141,309.
FAQ
Rhoadarmer surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Rhoadarmer?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Rhoadarmer. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Rhoadarmer?
Rhoadarmer ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 121 people with the surname Rhoadarmer. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Rhoadarmer.
Has Rhoadarmer become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Rhoadarmer went from 103 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 18 (+17.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Rhoadarmer?
Among Census respondents with the surname Rhoadarmer, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Rhoadarmer in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.2% (114 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Rhoadarmer appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.2%), Two or More Races (3.3%), American Indian/Alaska Native (2.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Rhoadarmer (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Rhoadarmer mean?
A surname derived from a German habitational name meaning "a resident of Roaden". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Rhoadarmer (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Rhoadarmer?
If you just want to know how many people are called Rhoadarmer, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.