Explore the Family Name Roudebush
The meaning of Roudebush
Americanized form of South German Raudenbusch (see Raudenbush). Compare Roudabush and Roudybush.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Roudebush in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Roudebush has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Its ranking among all surnames in the U.S. fell from 16,655 in 2000 to 17,699 in 2010, representing a decline of 6.27%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this name increased marginally, from 1,583 in 2000 to 1,585 in 2010, showing a growth of 0.13%. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped by 8.47% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,655 | #17,699 | -6.27% |
| Count | 1,583 | 1,585 | 0.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.54 | -8.47% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roudebush
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the Roudebush surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 96.90% to 95.90%, there was a notable increase in those identifying as belonging to two or more races from 0.51% to 1.07%. Furthermore, the small proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a reduction from 0.57% to 0.50%, and the count of those identifying as Hispanic went up from 1.96% to 2.40%. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.9% | 95.9% | -1.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 2.4% | 22.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0.51% | 1.07% | 109.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 0.5% | -12.28% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |