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

Roton, 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 Roton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Roton in America

Roton is the 68547th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Roton surname appeared 287 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 Roton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Roton 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 Roton

The surname Roton has its origins in France, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "rote," which means "a wheel." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked with wheels, such as a wheelwright or a carter.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which lists several individuals with similar spellings, such as Rotun and Rotun. These entries indicate that the name was already present in England during the Norman Conquest.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, including Roton, Rotun, and Routon, in various records and manuscripts from different regions of France. One notable individual from this period was Jean Roton, a merchant from Normandy who lived in the late 1200s.

As the name spread across Europe, it took on various regional spellings and variations. In England, the surname was often spelled as Roton or Routon, while in Germany, it appeared as Roten or Rothen.

Among the notable individuals with the surname Roton throughout history are:

1. Pierre Roton (1515-1589), a French philosopher and theologian who wrote several influential works on theology and ethics.

2. William Roton (1670-1742), an English architect and surveyor who designed several prominent buildings in London, including the Church of St. Mary-le-Strand.

3. Marie-Jeanne Roton (1723-1798), a French painter known for her portraits and still-life paintings.

4. Johann Roton (1787-1857), a German composer and music theorist who made significant contributions to the development of musical notation.

5. Louis Roton (1878-1942), a French sculptor and artist known for his works in bronze and marble.

While the name Roton has its roots in France and has been present throughout Europe for centuries, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Roton

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

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

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