Explore the Family Name Roshon
The meaning of Roshon
Americanized form of German Roschen, a variant of Rosche.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Roshon in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Roshon has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Roshon was ranked 63,812 in terms of popularity, with a count of 292 individuals bearing the surname. This resulted in a proportion of 0.11 per 100,000 people. By 2010, however, the ranking had fallen to 70,208, with a lower count of 279, indicating a decrease in popularity of approximately 10.02%. The proportion per 100,000 also saw an 18.18% drop to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #70,208 | -10.02% |
| Count | 292 | 279 | -4.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roshon
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts within the Roshon surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, nearly 97% identified as White, with no representation reported for Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities. However, by 2010, there was a minor decrease in the percentage identifying as White (95.7%), while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and two or more races each accounted for 1.79% of the total. There remained no representation for Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities among those bearing the Roshon surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.92% | 95.7% | -1.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |