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

Rothbart, 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 Rothbart surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rothbart in America

Rothbart is the 61123rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rothbart surname appeared 329 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 Rothbart.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rothbart 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 Rothbart

The surname Rothbart is of German origin, derived from the words "rot" meaning "red" and "bart" meaning "beard." This suggests that the name was initially a descriptive nickname given to a person with a reddish-colored beard.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Rothbart can be traced back to the late 15th century in various German-speaking regions, particularly in areas such as Bavaria, Saxony, and Swabia. It is believed that the name first emerged as a distinguishing moniker among families or individuals within these regions.

One of the earliest known mentions of the name Rothbart can be found in the records of the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where a certain Hans Rothbart is listed as a resident in the year 1487. Additionally, the name appears in several medieval manuscripts and chronicles, such as the Nuremberg Chronicles from the 16th century.

During the Middle Ages, the name Rothbart was sometimes spelled differently, with variations such as Rotbart, Rothbarth, and Rothbardt appearing in various historical documents. These spelling variations were likely due to regional dialects and the lack of standardized orthography at the time.

Notable individuals who bore the surname Rothbart throughout history include:

1. Konrad Rothbart (1525-1592), a German theologian and author who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation.
2. Heinrich Rothbart (1673-1738), a German composer and organist known for his contributions to the Baroque era of music.
3. Elise Rothbart (1811-1878), a German writer and poet whose works explored themes of nature and romance.
4. Wilhelm Rothbart (1842-1912), a German industrialist and entrepreneur who founded the Rothbart Steel Company in the late 19th century.
5. Gertrude Rothbart (1891-1963), a German-American artist and painter known for her landscapes and portraiture.

While the surname Rothbart may have originated as a descriptive nickname, it eventually became a hereditary family name passed down through generations. Today, Rothbart continues to be a recognizable surname, particularly in German-speaking countries and among those with German ancestry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rothbart

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

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

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