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

Roquemore, 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 Roquemore surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Roquemore in America

Roquemore is the 17764th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Roquemore surname appeared 1,577 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Roquemore.

We can also compare 2010 data for Roquemore 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 Roquemore

The surname Roquemore has its origins in France, specifically in the Languedoc region. It is believed to have emerged in the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the Old French words "roque," meaning rock, and "mor," meaning hill or mountain. Thus, Roquemore likely referred to someone who lived near a rocky hill or mountain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Roquemore appears in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Cluny, a manuscript dating back to the 12th century. This manuscript contains records of land transactions and donations made to the Abbey of Cluny, a prominent Benedictine monastery in Burgundy, France.

In the 13th century, the name Roquemore was associated with several place names in southern France, such as Roquemure (in the Gard department) and Roquemore (in the Tarn department). These place names likely influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

One notable figure bearing the surname Roquemore was Jean Roquemore, a French Catholic priest and theologian who lived in the 16th century (born around 1520, died around 1590). He was known for his works on moral theology and his involvement in the Council of Trent, a significant event in the Catholic Reformation.

Another individual of historical significance was Pierre Roquemore, a French soldier and military engineer who lived in the 17th century (born around 1620, died around 1680). He played a crucial role in the construction of fortifications and military defenses during the reign of Louis XIV.

In the 18th century, Jacques Roquemore (born around 1710, died around 1780) was a prominent French merchant and trader. He established trade routes between France and the Caribbean islands, contributing to the economic prosperity of the region.

Moving into the 19th century, Marie Roquemore (born around 1820, died around 1890) was a French novelist and poet. Her works often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, earning her recognition in literary circles of her time.

Finally, in the early 20th century, Louis Roquemore (born in 1885, died in 1962) was a French artist and sculptor known for his abstract and avant-garde works. His sculptures and installations were influential in the development of modern art in France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Roquemore

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

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

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