Explore the Family Name Rougeux
The meaning of Rougeux
French: derivative of Rouge, a nickname meaning ‘red’, or a habitational name from (Le) Rougeux, the name of several places mainly in the eastern part of France.
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How common is the last name Rougeux in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rougeux has seen a steady increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 63,450 in popularity among all surnames in the United States and rose to rank 60,045 by 2010. This represents an increase of 5.37%. Along with its rise in ranking, the number of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 294 in 2000 to 336 in 2010, a growth rate of 14.29%. Despite these increases, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.11, indicating that while the absolute numbers are increasing, the relative prevalence of the surname in the wider population remains the same.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,450 | #60,045 | 5.37% |
| Count | 294 | 336 | 14.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rougeux
The ethnic identity of those carrying the Rougeux name has also seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both years, although there was a small decrease from 98.64% in 2000 to 94.94% in 2010. There were no Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals reported with this surname during either census year. However, by 2010, the data shows a small percentage (2.68%) of individuals identifying as Hispanic and another 1.49% of individuals identifying with two or more races. This suggests a slight diversification in the ethnic identities associated with the Rougeux surname over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.64% | 94.94% | -3.75% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.68% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |