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

Rokus, 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 Rokus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rokus in America

Rokus is the 104602nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rokus surname appeared 171 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 Rokus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rokus 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 Rokus

The surname ROKUS has its origins in the Czech Republic, dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Czech word "rok," meaning "year," suggesting a potential connection to an occupation or event related to the passage of time or seasonal cycles.

The earliest known record of the name ROKUS can be traced back to a document from the town of Rokytnice nad Jizerou, located in the Semily District of the Liberec Region, where a farmer named Jan ROKUS was mentioned in a land registry in 1372.

In the 15th century, the name ROKUS appeared in several historical records, including a manuscript from the city of Prague, where a merchant named Václav ROKUS was listed as a member of the local guild in 1456.

One notable bearer of the surname ROKUS was Jan ROKUS (1542-1609), a renowned clockmaker from the town of Kutná Hora. He is credited with constructing several intricate mechanical clocks that adorned churches and public buildings throughout the region.

Another prominent figure was Katerina ROKUS (1672-1744), a herbalist and healer who lived in the village of Jablonné v Podještědí. Her knowledge of medicinal plants and natural remedies was widely respected, and she is said to have treated patients from across the Czech lands.

In the 19th century, the name ROKUS gained recognition through the work of playwright and novelist Jakub ROKUS (1817-1885). Born in the town of Nový Bydžov, his literary works often explored themes of Czech cultural identity and the struggles of rural life.

The surname ROKUS can also be found in historical records from neighboring regions, such as the town of Rokytnica in Poland, where a family by the name of ROKUS settled in the 16th century, having fled religious persecution in their homeland.

Throughout its history, the name ROKUS has maintained a strong connection to its Czech roots, with variations in spelling including Rokous, Rokos, and Rokusz, reflecting the influences of regional dialects and language evolution over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rokus

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

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

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