Explore the Family Name Rousch
The meaning of Rousch
Altered form of German Rausch. This surname is also found in the Netherlands.
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How common is the last name Rousch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rousch has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rousch ranked 70,052 in terms of popularity, but fell to 84,748 by 2010, marking a decrease of almost 21%. The count of individuals with the Rousch surname also dipped from 261 in 2000 to 221 in 2010, a drop of over 15%. On a per 100k basis, there was a 30% reduction in the proportion of individuals named Roush, moving from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,052 | #84,748 | -20.98% |
| Count | 261 | 221 | -15.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.07 | -30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rousch
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rousch. The data reveals that in 2000, 96.93% of those with the Rousch surname identified as White, but this number fell by about 7.57% to 89.59% in 2010. The 2010 census also recorded instances of the Rousch surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders and those identifying with two or more races for the first time, at 2.26% and 2.71% respectively. Additionally, a small percentage (3.17%) identified as Hispanic. There were no recorded instances of the Rousch surname among those identifying as Black or as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.93% | 89.59% | -7.57% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.17% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.71% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.26% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |