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

Roenicke, 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 Roenicke surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Roenicke in America

Roenicke is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Roenicke surname appeared 144 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 Roenicke.

We can also compare 2010 data for Roenicke 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 Roenicke

The surname Roenicke has its origins in Germany, where it first appeared in the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Rönchen," which means "small brook" or "stream," suggesting that the original bearers of this name may have lived near a small watercourse.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Roenicke surname can be found in the town records of Dortmund, a city in the Ruhr region of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, dating back to the late 1400s. The name was likely first adopted by residents of this area, and it gradually spread to other parts of Germany over time.

In the 16th and 17th centuries, variations of the name, such as "Rönnecke," "Rönecke," and "Röneke," appeared in various German records, reflecting the regional spelling variations common during that period. Historical documents from this time also indicate that the name was associated with certain occupations, such as millers or water-related trades, further reinforcing its connection to small streams or brooks.

One notable figure bearing this surname was Johann Roenicke, a German composer and organist who lived from 1661 to 1727. He was born in Weissenfels, Saxony, and served as the court organist and Kapellmeister in the duchy of Weissenfels-Querfurt.

Another individual of historical significance was Friedrich Roenicke, a German philologist and educator born in 1804 in Schöneberg, near Berlin. He contributed significantly to the study of classical languages and authored several works on Greek and Latin literature.

In the 19th century, the Roenicke surname began to appear in records outside of Germany, as families emigrated to other parts of Europe and North America. One such example is Heinrich Roenicke, a German-American businessman and politician who lived from 1836 to 1907. He was born in Saxony and later settled in Wisconsin, where he became involved in local politics and served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Another notable bearer of this surname was Theodor Roenicke, a German-American architect who lived from 1847 to 1920. He was born in Saxony and later immigrated to the United States, where he designed several notable buildings, including the Old Colony Building in Chicago and the Columbian Exposition in 1893.

While the surname Roenicke is not among the most common surnames globally, it has a rich history rooted in the German language and culture, with bearers making significant contributions in various fields over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Roenicke

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

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

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