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

Roehrig, 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 Roehrig surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Roehrig in America

Roehrig is the 21470th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Roehrig surname appeared 1,217 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 Roehrig.

We can also compare 2010 data for Roehrig 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 Roehrig

The surname Roehrig is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated as a place name, likely derived from the word "Rohr," which in German means "reed" or "cane." This suggests that the name may have been associated with a person who lived near a reed-covered area or a region abundant in these plants.

In the early records, the name appeared with various spellings, including Rohrig, Roerig, and Röhrig, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic evolution over time. One of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of medieval documents from Saxony, Germany, dating back to the 13th century.

The Roehrig name gained prominence in the 16th and 17th centuries, particularly in the regions of Saxony and Thuringia, where several notable figures bearing this surname made their mark. One such individual was Johann Roehrig (1552-1621), a prominent Lutheran theologian and author of several religious works.

In the 18th century, the name appeared in various records across Germany, including the birth and marriage registers of cities like Dresden and Leipzig. One notable figure from this era was Friedrich Wilhelm Roehrig (1734-1802), a German jurist and legal scholar who served as a professor at the University of Göttingen.

As the centuries progressed, the Roehrig name spread beyond the borders of Germany, with individuals bearing this surname making contributions in various fields. For instance, Johann Friedrich Roehrig (1818-1891) was a German-American inventor and pioneer in the field of photography, best known for his contributions to the development of the daguerreotype process.

Another prominent figure was Carl Roehrig (1881-1945), a German architect who designed several notable buildings in Berlin and other cities during the early 20th century. His works, influenced by the Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles, are celebrated for their innovative designs and artistic expression.

In more recent times, the Roehrig surname has continued to be associated with notable individuals. For example, Karlheinz Roehrig (1928-2018) was a German painter and sculptor whose works explored themes of human existence and the relationship between man and nature.

While the surname Roehrig has its roots in Germany, it has since spread across the globe, with individuals bearing this name making contributions in various fields, from academia and literature to the arts and sciences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Roehrig

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

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

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