2000
#131,366
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Rohla
Of Germanic origin, potentially referring to a person from an area with abundant reeds or rushes.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Rohla. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Rohla 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
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Rohla in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Rohla, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Rohla
The surname Rohla originates from the Czech Republic, with roots tracing back to the 13th century. Its genesis can be attributed to the Slavic word "roh," which translates to "horn" or "corner," suggesting a potential connection to geographic features or occupational descriptions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Rohla surname appears in the Beroun region of Bohemia, where a certain Jan Rohla was documented as a landowner in the 1360s. This reference provides historical evidence of the name's presence during the Middle Ages.
In the 16th century, the Rohla surname surfaced in various Czech chronicles and manuscripts, including the Velislav Bible, a renowned translation of the Christian scriptures into the Czech language. This association lends credence to the name's longevity and cultural significance within the region.
Notably, the town of Rohle, located in the Plzeň region of the Czech Republic, bears a striking resemblance to the Rohla surname. While the origin of this place name remains uncertain, some scholars propose a potential link between the two, suggesting that the surname may have derived from the locality or vice versa.
Among the notable individuals with the Rohla surname, one can cite Jan Rohla (1523-1592), a prominent Czech theologian and reformer who played a pivotal role in the dissemination of Protestant teachings during the Reformation era.
Another figure of historical significance was Jaroslav Rohla (1878-1944), a renowned Czech architect whose works significantly influenced the architectural landscape of Prague and other Czech cities in the early 20th century.
Vaclav Rohla (1901-1976), a distinguished Czech painter and illustrator, gained recognition for his vibrant depictions of rural landscapes and folk traditions, capturing the essence of Czech culture through his artistic endeavors.
In the realm of literature, Marie Rohla (1922-2005), a celebrated Czech author and playwright, left an indelible mark with her poignant works that explored themes of human resilience and societal complexities.
Furthermore, the Rohla surname has been associated with notable figures in the fields of science, politics, and sports, though specific details about these individuals remain elusive in the historical records examined for this report.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rohla
Among Census respondents with the surname Rohla, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Rohla 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 Rohla surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.6% · 106
- Two or more races4.3% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.4% · 4
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Rohla
Rohla 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
#138,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+2 bearers (+1.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,938 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-4 bearers (-3.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,966 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #131,366 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #138,304 | 121 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.7%) | Down 6,938 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.3%) | Down 5,966 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 Rohla 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 | #138,304 | #144,270 | -4.3% |
| Count | 121 | 117 | -3.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Rohla bearers went from 121 to 117 (-3.3% change). The surname moved down 5,966 positions in the national ranking, going from #138,304 to #144,270.
FAQ
Rohla surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Rohla?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Rohla. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Rohla?
Rohla ranks #144,270 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 117 people with the surname Rohla. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), 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 Rohla.
Has Rohla become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Rohla went from 121 recorded bearers to 117. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #138,304 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Rohla?
Among Census respondents with the surname Rohla, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%). 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 Rohla in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.6% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Rohla appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.6%), Two or More Races (4.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%). 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 Rohla (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 Rohla mean?
Of Germanic origin, potentially referring to a person from an area with abundant reeds or rushes. 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 Rohla (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 Americans have the surname Rohla?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.