2000
#130,443
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Rodeghier
An occupational surname derived from a Dutch word meaning tree stump remover or woodcutter.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Rodeghier. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Rodeghier 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
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Rodeghier in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Rodeghier, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.5%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Rodeghier
The surname Rodeghier originates from the Low Countries, specifically the regions of modern-day Belgium and the Netherlands, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Dutch word "roede," meaning "rod" or "staff," and "ghier" or "gier," meaning "hawk" or "falcon." This combination suggests a possible reference to a falconer or someone who worked with hunting birds.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in a 14th-century manuscript from the city of Ghent, where a certain Willem Rodeghier is mentioned as a member of the local guild of falconers. This provides evidence of the name's historical ties to the falconry trade.
In the 15th century, the name Rodeghier can be found in various records from the Dutch province of Zeeland, particularly in the towns of Middelburg and Veere. It is possible that the name was initially associated with these coastal regions before spreading to other parts of the Low Countries.
Variations in spelling were common during the medieval and early modern periods, and the name Rodeghier has appeared in different forms, such as Rodegier, Rodigier, and Rodighier, reflecting regional dialects and scribal conventions.
Notable individuals with the surname Rodeghier include:
1. Pieter Rodeghier (c. 1450-1520), a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of Antwerp, known for his extensive trade networks across Europe.
2. Jan Rodeghier (c. 1520-1585), a skilled artisan and master glassblower from the town of Haarlem, renowned for his innovative techniques in glassmaking.
3. Margaretha Rodeghier (c. 1570-1635), a renowned herbal healer and midwife from the city of Utrecht, whose expertise was sought after throughout the region.
4. Willem Rodeghier (c. 1610-1680), a respected scholar and professor of philosophy at the University of Leiden, known for his contributions to the study of ethics and metaphysics.
5. Johanna Rodeghier (c. 1650-1725), a celebrated artist from the city of Delft, renowned for her exquisite still-life paintings and depictions of floral arrangements.
While the surname Rodeghier is relatively uncommon today, its historical roots in the Low Countries and its association with falconry, trade, and various professions make it a fascinating and multifaceted name with a rich cultural heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rodeghier
Among Census respondents with the surname Rodeghier, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.5%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Rodeghier 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 Rodeghier surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.5% · 105
- Hispanic or Latino7.5% · 9
- Two or more races2.5% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Rodeghier
Rodeghier 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
#134,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
+5 bearers (+4.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,269 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-5 bearers (-4.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,337 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #130,443 | 120 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #134,712 | 125 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.2%) | Down 4,269 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.0%) | Down 7,337 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 Rodeghier 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 | #134,712 | #142,049 | -5.4% |
| Count | 125 | 120 | -4.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Rodeghier bearers went from 125 to 120 (-4.0% change). The surname moved down 7,337 positions in the national ranking, going from #134,712 to #142,049.
FAQ
Rodeghier surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Rodeghier?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Rodeghier. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Rodeghier?
Rodeghier ranks #142,049 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 120 people with the surname Rodeghier. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), 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 Rodeghier.
Has Rodeghier become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Rodeghier went from 125 recorded bearers to 120. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #134,712 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Rodeghier?
Among Census respondents with the surname Rodeghier, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.5%) and Two or More Races (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 Rodeghier in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.5% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Rodeghier appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.5%), Hispanic (7.5%), Two or More Races (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 Rodeghier (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 Rodeghier mean?
An occupational surname derived from a Dutch word meaning tree stump remover or woodcutter. 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 Rodeghier (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 have the last name Rodeghier?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people are called Rodeghier at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.