Explore the Family Name Rolison
The meaning of Rolison
English: variant of Rollinson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rolison in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rolison has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 26,394th most popular surname in the U.S., but by 2010 it had slipped to 30,916th place, a change of -17.13%. The number of individuals carrying the surname also dipped during this time period, dropping from 870 in 2000 to 752 in 2010, marking a decline of -13.56%. The proportion of the name per 100k people also saw a decrease of -21.87%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,394 | #30,916 | -17.13% |
| Count | 870 | 752 | -13.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.25 | -21.87% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rolison
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rolison. Between 2000 and 2010, there was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, individuals identifying as two or more races rose significantly from 1.03% to 2.93%, an increase of 184.47%. White identifiers remained mostly steady, decreasing slightly from 85.40% to 85.37%. The proportion of Hispanic identifiers also saw a substantial increase, jumping from 1.03% to 2.26%, an upwards shift of 119.42%. Meanwhile, Black identifiers decreased from 11.49% to 8.11%, a change of -29.42%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.4% | 85.37% | -0.04% |
| Black | 11.49% | 8.11% | -29.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 2.93% | 184.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.03% | 2.26% | 119.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |