Explore the Family Name Roudabush
The meaning of Roudabush
Variant of Roudebush, a surname of German origin.
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How common is the last name Roudabush in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Roudabush slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 48,293 and by 2010 it had fallen to 49,636 — a change of -2.78%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 411 to 423, marking a growth of 2.92%. The proportion of this surname among every 100,000 people also fell marginally from 0.15 to 0.14, showing a decrease of 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,293 | #49,636 | -2.78% |
| Count | 411 | 423 | 2.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roudabush
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Roudabush, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that it is predominantly associated with people of White ethnicity. In 2000, 98.78% of those bearing the surname identified as White, which slightly dropped to 96.45% in 2010. Notably, there were no records of individuals with the Roudabush surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. The census further shows an introduction of Hispanic ethnicity within this surname group, making up 1.89% of the total in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.78% | 96.45% | -2.36% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.89% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |