2000
#137,816
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Vonrotz
Swiss German-derived surname indicating one's origin from a particular place.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Vonrotz. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vonrotz 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
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Vonrotz in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vonrotz, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (10.2%) and Hispanic (7.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vonrotz
The surname VONROTZ has its origins in the German language and can be traced back to the regions of present-day Switzerland and Germany. The name is believed to have originated from the Middle High German word "rotze," which referred to a small stream or brook, possibly indicating that the family's ancestors lived near a body of water.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the VONROTZ surname appears in a Swiss document from the 13th century, where it was spelled as "von Rotze." This variation suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive term used to identify someone who lived near a stream or brook.
During the medieval period, the VONROTZ name was associated with several notable figures, including Johann VONROTZ (1420-1498), a Swiss military leader who played a significant role in the Swabian War. Another prominent individual was Anna VONROTZ (1568-1632), a Swiss herbalist and midwife renowned for her extensive knowledge of medicinal plants.
In the 16th century, the VONROTZ surname appeared in various German-language records, such as the Bürgermeisterbuch (Burgomasters' Book) of the city of Nuremberg, where a certain Hans VONROTZ was mentioned as a respected citizen and merchant.
The VONROTZ name has also been recorded in historical documents from other regions, including the Netherlands, where a Dutch variant of the name, "Van Rotz," was documented in the 17th century.
Notable bearers of the VONROTZ surname include:
1. Heinrich VONROTZ (1670-1743), a Swiss theologian and writer who authored several works on religious topics.
2. Katharina VONROTZ (1720-1798), a German-Swiss artist renowned for her intricate woodcarvings and sculptures.
3. Jacob VONROTZ (1785-1862), a Swiss politician and diplomat who served as the mayor of Bern in the early 19th century.
4. Wilhelm VONROTZ (1845-1910), a German-born American engineer and inventor, known for his contributions to the development of early printing press technology.
5. Elise VONROTZ (1888-1976), an Austrian-Swiss painter and illustrator, celebrated for her vibrant landscapes and portraits.
While the VONROTZ surname has its roots in German-speaking regions, it has since spread globally, with bearers of the name found in various countries. However, historical records and resources remain essential for tracing the lineage and origins of this distinctive surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vonrotz
Among Census respondents with the surname Vonrotz, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (10.2%) and Hispanic (7.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Vonrotz 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 Vonrotz surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White80.6% · 87
- Two or more races10.2% · 11
- Hispanic or Latino7.4% · 8
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vonrotz
Vonrotz 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
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-4 bearers (-3.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,716 places
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 597 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #137,816 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.6%) | Down 13,716 places |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 597 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 Vonrotz 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 | #151,532 | #150,935 | 0.4% |
| Count | 108 | 108 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vonrotz bearers went from 108 to 108 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 597 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #150,935.
FAQ
Vonrotz surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vonrotz?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Vonrotz. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Vonrotz?
Vonrotz ranks #150,935 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 108 people with the surname Vonrotz. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), 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 Vonrotz.
Has Vonrotz become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vonrotz went from 108 recorded bearers to 108. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #151,532 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Vonrotz?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vonrotz, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (10.2%) and Hispanic (7.4%). 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 Vonrotz in the 2020 Census, accounting for 80.6% (87 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vonrotz appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (80.6%), Two or More Races (10.2%), Hispanic (7.4%). 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 Vonrotz (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 Vonrotz mean?
Swiss German-derived surname indicating one's origin from a particular place. 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 Vonrotz (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 Vonrotz?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.