Explore the Family Name Rougier
The meaning of Rougier
French: variant of Roger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rougier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rougier has seen a mild increase in popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 62,046th most popular surname, with 302 instances recorded. By 2010, this rank had improved to 59,901, with an 11.59% increase in count to 337 instances. Despite these changes, the proportion of Rougiers per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #59,901 | 3.46% |
| Count | 302 | 337 | 11.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rougier
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts among those with the Rougier surname between 2000 and 2010. While the substantial majority identified as White in both years, there was a decrease from 72.19% in 2000 to 65.58% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black saw a growth from 23.51% to 27.60%. The Hispanic representation also increased from 2.65% to 4.15%. A new category emerged in 2010, with 1.48% of Rougiers identifying with two or more races. No Rougiers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.19% | 65.58% | -9.16% |
| Black | 23.51% | 27.6% | 17.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.65% | 4.15% | 56.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |