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

Rockette, 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 Rockette surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rockette in America

Rockette is the 92719th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rockette surname appeared 198 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 Rockette.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rockette 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 Rockette

The surname Rockette originated in England during the 13th century. It is derived from the Old English word "rocce," meaning a rock or rocky place. This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who lived near a prominent rock formation or in a rocky, hilly area.

One of the earliest known records of the name Rockette can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where it is spelled "Rokette." This document lists individuals who held land or property at the time, indicating that the Rockettes were likely landowners or individuals of some social standing.

In the 14th century, the name Rockette appeared in various forms, such as "Roket," "Rokette," and "Rockett," reflecting the regional variations in spelling and pronunciation. During this period, the surname was particularly prevalent in the counties of Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, and Somerset.

One notable historical figure bearing the name Rockette was John Rockette, who was born in Gloucestershire in the late 15th century. He served as a member of the King's Bodyguard during the reign of Henry VIII and was involved in the English Reformation.

Another prominent individual with the surname Rockette was Elizabeth Rockette, born in 1612 in Somerset. She was a noted herbalist and midwife, renowned for her knowledge of medicinal plants and her skills in assisting with childbirth.

In the 17th century, the Rockettes were among the early settlers in the American colonies. One such individual was William Rockette, who arrived in Virginia in 1635 and established a successful tobacco plantation.

The name Rockette can also be traced back to various place names in England, such as Rockfield and Rockley, which may have influenced the development of the surname. Additionally, some Rockettes may have adopted the name based on their occupation, such as working as quarrymen or stonemasons.

Other notable individuals with the surname Rockette include Robert Rockette, a prominent merchant in Bristol during the 18th century, and Mary Rockette, a celebrated author and poet in the early 19th century, who was born in Oxfordshire in 1785.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rockette

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

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

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