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

Rockymore, 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 Rockymore surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rockymore in America

Rockymore is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rockymore surname appeared 123 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 Rockymore.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rockymore 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 Rockymore

The surname Rockymore has its origins in the English county of Somerset, dating back to the early 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words 'rocc' meaning rock or rocky outcrop, and 'mor' meaning moorland or wasteland, suggesting a connection to a specific geographic location with rocky moors.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Bridgwater, Somerset, where a Thomas Rockymore was listed as a landowner in 1543. Another early reference can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Somerset from 1576, which mentions a John Rockymore as a taxpayer.

In the 17th century, the name Rockymore was associated with a small hamlet near the village of Stogursey in Somerset. This area, known for its rocky terrain and moorlands, likely contributed to the surname's development. A notable figure from this time was William Rockymore (1612-1687), a yeoman farmer who owned substantial lands in the region.

As the centuries progressed, the Rockymore family spread to other parts of England, with some members migrating to the American colonies in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. One such individual was Samuel Rockymore (1669-1742), who settled in Virginia and established a successful tobacco plantation.

In the 19th century, several Rockymores achieved prominence in various fields. John Rockymore (1798-1874) was a respected author and poet, publishing several volumes of verse that celebrated the English countryside. His contemporary, Elizabeth Rockymore (1815-1891), was a pioneering educator who founded one of the first schools for girls in London.

Another notable figure was Sir Richard Rockymore (1842-1918), a renowned architect who designed several iconic buildings in London, including the Royal Opera House. His work was widely acclaimed for its innovative use of materials and attention to detail.

While the surname Rockymore is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of the rich tapestry of English heritage, with its roots firmly planted in the rocky moors of Somerset.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rockymore

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

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

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