Explore the Family Name Rollerson
The meaning of Rollerson
English: variant of Rollison.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rollerson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rollerson has seen a growth between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 33,876 with 634 individuals carrying it, equivalent to a proportion of 0.24 per 100k people. By 2010, the surname had risen in rank to 30,889 with 753 individuals carrying it, indicating a proportion of 0.26 per 100k people. This represents an increase of 8.82% in rank and 18.77% in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,876 | #30,889 | 8.82% |
| Count | 634 | 753 | 18.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.26 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rollerson
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of Rollersons identified as Black, although this percentage decreased slightly from 89.43% in 2000 to 86.99% in 2010. The second most common ethnic identity was White, which saw a small increase from 6.31% in 2000 to 6.37% in 2010. One notable shift was the rise in those identifying as Hispanic, with a substantial increase from 0.95% in 2000 to 2.52% in 2010, marking a 165.26% change. The percentage of Rollersons identifying as two or more races also increased by 19.67% during this period. However, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 89.43% | 86.99% | -2.73% |
| White | 6.31% | 6.37% | 0.95% |
| Two or More Races | 3% | 3.59% | 19.67% |
| Hispanic | 0.95% | 2.52% | 165.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |