2000
#57,406
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 332
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.12
Very Rare Last name
Roddick
A surname derived from a place name associated with a red dyke or ditch.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 391 Americans carry the last name Roddick. That puts it at #63,263 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.11 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 876,610 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Roddick 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Roddick with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
391
1 in 876,610
Census rank
#63,263
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
341
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 341 bearers of the surname Roddick in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.11 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 63263rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Roddick, the largest self-reported group is White at 77.7%. The next largest groups are Black (10.0%) and Hispanic (7.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Roddick
The surname RODDICK has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "rod" and "wic," which together mean "a clearing in a wood." This suggests that the name may have originated from a place or settlement located in a wooded area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name RODDICK can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of land and landholdings commissioned by William the Conqueror after the Norman Conquest. The name appeared in various spellings, such as "Rodwic" and "Rodewic," reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling during that time.
In the 13th century, the name RODDICK was associated with the village of Rodwick in Northamptonshire, England. This place name is thought to have influenced the surname's spelling and pronunciation. Other place names like Rodborough and Rodmarton in Gloucestershire may also have contributed to the name's development.
One notable early bearer of the RODDICK surname was Sir John Roddick, a knight who fought in the Battle of Agincourt in 1415 during the Hundred Years' War between England and France. His bravery and service to King Henry V were recorded in historical accounts of the time.
In the 16th century, a branch of the RODDICK family settled in Scotland, where the name evolved into various spellings such as "Rodick" and "Roddock." One prominent figure from this lineage was William Roddick (1556-1634), a merchant and landowner in Edinburgh.
During the 17th century, several members of the RODDICK family played significant roles in the English Civil War. Thomas Roddick (1610-1675) was a Parliamentarian soldier who fought against the Royalist forces, while his cousin, Richard Roddick (1615-1688), was a staunch Royalist and served in the King's army.
In the 19th century, the RODDICK name gained further recognition with the birth of James Roddick (1828-1901), a renowned Scottish physician and educator who made significant contributions to the field of medicine. His son, Sir Thomas Roddick (1866-1941), followed in his footsteps and became a prominent surgeon and medical administrator in Canada.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals bearing the RODDICK surname throughout history, highlighting the name's rich heritage and diverse backgrounds across England, Scotland, and beyond.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Roddick
Among Census respondents with the surname Roddick, the largest self-reported group is White at 77.7%. The next largest groups are Black (10.0%) and Hispanic (7.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Roddick 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 Roddick surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White77.7% · 265
- Black or African American10.0% · 34
- Hispanic or Latino7.6% · 26
- Two or more races4.1% · 14
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Roddick
Roddick 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
#62,189
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 322
-10 bearers (-3.0%)
Per 100,000 0.11
Rank movement Down 4,783 places
2020
#63,263
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 341
+19 bearers (+5.9%)
Per 100,000 0.11
Rank movement Down 1,074 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #57,406 | 332 | 0.12 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #62,189 | 322 | 0.11 | -10 bearers (-3.0%) | Down 4,783 places |
| 2020 | #63,263 | 341 | 0.11 | +19 bearers (+5.9%) | Down 1,074 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 Roddick 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 | #62,189 | #63,263 | -1.7% |
| Count | 322 | 341 | 5.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.11 | 0.11 | 3.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Roddick bearers went from 322 to 341 (+5.9% change). The surname moved down 1,074 positions in the national ranking, going from #62,189 to #63,263.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Roddick
FAQ
Roddick surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Roddick?
Name Census estimates that about 391 living Americans carry the surname Roddick. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 876,610 residents.
How common is Roddick?
Roddick ranks #63,263 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.11 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 341 people with the surname Roddick. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (391), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.11 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.11 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 Roddick.
Has Roddick become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Roddick went from 322 recorded bearers to 341. That is an increase of 19 (+5.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #62,189 to #63,263.
What does the Census say about the background of Roddick?
Among Census respondents with the surname Roddick, the largest self-reported group is White at 77.7%. The next largest groups are Black (10.0%) and Hispanic (7.6%). 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 Roddick in the 2020 Census, accounting for 77.7% (265 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Roddick appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (77.7%), Black (10.0%), Hispanic (7.6%). 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 Roddick (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 Roddick mean?
A surname derived from a place name associated with a red dyke or ditch. 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 Roddick (0.11 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 people share the surname Roddick?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.