Explore the Family Name Rollison
The meaning of Rollison
English: patronymic from the Middle English personal names Rouland or Roulin; see Rowland, Rolling. Alternatively, and perhaps more likely, the name may be a post-medieval pronunciation of Rawlinson.
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How common is the last name Rollison in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rollison saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 15,710 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had dropped to 17,537. Likewise, the count of individuals with this last name decreased from 1,707 to 1,605 during this period, representing a 5.98% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 people also reduced from 0.63 to 0.54, marking a 14.29% dip.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,710 | #17,537 | -11.63% |
| Count | 1,707 | 1,605 | -5.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.63 | 0.54 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rollison
As per the ethnic identity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some noteworthy shifts within the Rollison surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander identity increased by 65.62%, and those identifying as two or more races rose by 30.22%. Hispanic identity witnessed the most significant jump at 219.51%. On the other hand, the percentage of White individuals decreased slightly by 1.94%, and Black individuals saw a minimal 0.82% reduction. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category experienced the largest drop at 30.19%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.9% | 80.31% | -1.94% |
| Black | 14.7% | 14.58% | -0.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.82% | 2.37% | 30.22% |
| Hispanic | 0.41% | 1.31% | 219.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.64% | 1.06% | 65.62% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.53% | 0.37% | -30.19% |