Explore the Family Name Rouge
The meaning of Rouge
French: nickname for someone with a ruddy complexion, from rouge ‘red’. Compare Lerouge.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rouge in the United States?
The surname Rouge, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 85,996th most popular surname, while in 2010 it dropped to the rank of 93,513. This represents a change of -8.74%. The number of people carrying this name also slightly decreased during this period, falling from 202 to 196, a decrease of -2.97%. However, the proportion of people with the Rouge surname per 100k remained constant at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,996 | #93,513 | -8.74% |
| Count | 202 | 196 | -2.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rouge
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some significant shifts for those bearing the Rouge surname between 2000 and 2010. While there were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or having two or more races, the proportion of Whites decreased from 78.22% to 70.92%, a change of -9.33%. On the other hand, the percentage of Hispanics increased significantly from 15.35% to 22.45%, a rise of 46.25%. The representation of Blacks marginally grew from 4.46% to 4.59%, marking a 2.91% increase. There were no recorded individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.22% | 70.92% | -9.33% |
| Hispanic | 15.35% | 22.45% | 46.25% |
| Black | 4.46% | 4.59% | 2.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |