Explore the Family Name Rostron
The meaning of Rostron
English (Lancashire): variant of Rosson 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rostron in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rostron saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this surname slipped from 42,056th place to 42,858th, marking a minor decline of 1.91%. However, the actual number of individuals with the Rostron surname increased by 3.91% during this period, growing from 486 people in 2000 to 505 in 2010. Nevertheless, the proportion of people named Rostron per 100,000 decreased by 5.56%, indicating that while the absolute count has grown, its overall prevalence relative to other surnames has slightly diminished.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,056 | #42,858 | -1.91% |
| Count | 486 | 505 | 3.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rostron
The ethnic identity associated with the Rostron surname has also experienced some changes over the decade. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there was a slight decrease in individuals who identify as white, dropping from 97.12% in 2000 to 95.84% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic recorded in either year. Interestingly, there was an emergence of individuals identifying as black and American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, which were not previously represented in the 2000 data. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races saw a decrease of 17.36%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.12% | 95.84% | -1.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 1.19% | -17.36% |
| Black | 0% | 1.19% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |