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

Roanhorse, 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 Roanhorse surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Roanhorse in America

Roanhorse is the 43285th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Roanhorse surname appeared 499 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 Roanhorse.

We can also compare 2010 data for Roanhorse 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 Roanhorse

The surname ROANHORSE has its origins in the Native American tribes of the southwestern United States, particularly among the Navajo people. It is a relatively modern surname, emerging in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The name ROANHORSE is believed to be derived from the Navajo language and translates to a horse with a reddish-brown or chestnut color, known as a "roan" horse. The Navajo people have a deep cultural connection with horses, which were introduced to the region by Spanish colonists in the 16th century.

While the name itself is relatively modern, its roots can be traced back to the ancient Navajo traditions and their close relationship with horses. The Navajo people were renowned for their horse breeding and horsemanship skills, and horses played a significant role in their daily lives and cultural practices.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ROANHORSE surname can be found in the 1920 United States Federal Census, where several individuals with this last name were listed as residing in the Navajo Nation within the state of New Mexico.

Notable individuals with the surname ROANHORSE include:

1. Chester ROANHORSE (1901-1988), a prominent Navajo artist known for his intricate silver jewelry and paintings depicting Navajo life and traditions.
2. Yvonne ROANHORSE (1920-2005), a renowned Navajo weaver and educator who played a vital role in preserving and promoting traditional Navajo weaving techniques.
3. Wilma ROANHORSE (1929-2008), a respected Navajo basket weaver and teacher, whose works are featured in numerous museums and private collections.
4. Avery ROANHORSE (born 1974), a contemporary Navajo artist and painter known for his vibrant and expressive depictions of Native American life and culture.
5. Lori ROANHORSE (born 1978), a celebrated Navajo fashion designer who incorporates traditional Navajo patterns and designs into her modern clothing line.

The ROANHORSE surname has become deeply rooted in Navajo culture, representing the tribe's enduring connection with horses and their significance in daily life, traditions, and artistic expressions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Roanhorse

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

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 Roanhorse 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 Roanhorse 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 Roanhorse was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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