Explore the Family Name Roughton
The meaning of Roughton
English: habitational name most often from Roughton (Lincolnshire), but perhaps sometimes also from Roughton (Norfolk), both named with Old English rūh ‘rough’ or Old Norse rúgr ‘rye’ + Old English tūn ‘farmstead, estate’. Rowton Farm in Skirlaugh (East Yorkshire) is a possible source in northeastern England but no early evidence for a surname derived from it has been found. Compare Rowton.
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How common is the last name Roughton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Roughton has seen a fluctuation in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 19,976th most popular surname, but fell slightly to the 21,068th position by 2010, marking a 5.47% decrease. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 1,243 to 1,247 during this decade, a growth of 0.32%. However, the proportion of people named Roughton per 100k decreased by 8.7%, indicating that while the absolute number of people with this surname may have increased, their relative prevalence within the overall population declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,976 | #21,068 | -5.47% |
| Count | 1,243 | 1,247 | 0.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.42 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roughton
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Roughton also saw changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, majority of individuals bearing the surname identified as White (95.90%), followed by Hispanic (1.61%). By 2010, the proportion of Whites had decreased negligibly to 94.87%, while the percentage of Hispanics rose to 2.57%, reflecting a significant 59.63% increase. The period also marked the emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander identification at 0.48%, and an increase in those identifying with two or more races, which grew by 45.45% to reach 1.28%. However, there were no Roughtons who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.9% | 94.87% | -1.07% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 2.57% | 59.63% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 1.28% | 45.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.48% | 0% |
| Black | 0.72% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |