Explore the Family Name Rolls
The meaning of Rolls
English (Dorset): variant of Rowles.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rolls in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Rolls' has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 21,369 in terms of prevalence and dropped to rank 23,019 in 2010, marking a 7.72% decline. The number of individuals bearing this name also decreased from 1,142 to 1,110, reflecting a 2.8% drop. The surname's proportion per 100k people also fell by 9.52% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,369 | #23,019 | -7.72% |
| Count | 1,142 | 1,110 | -2.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.38 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rolls
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes among individuals with the surname 'Rolls' between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, although this percentage dropped from 82.4% to 74.86%. There was a small increase in those identifying as Black from 14.19% to 15.59%. The Hispanic population more than doubled from 1.49% to 4.68%. There were also new entries for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those from two or more races, accounting for 1.17% and 3.15% respectively. However, the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a 43.75% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.4% | 74.86% | -9.15% |
| Black | 14.19% | 15.59% | 9.87% |
| Hispanic | 1.49% | 4.68% | 214.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.17% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.96% | 0.54% | -43.75% |