Explore the Family Name Rousell
The meaning of Rousell
English: variant of Roussell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rousell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rousell has seen a drop in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Rousell was ranked as the 67,113th most popular surname, with 275 individuals carrying that name. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 75,564 with a total count of 255 individuals, indicating a decrease of approximately 7.27%. Consequently, the proportion of people per 100k with the surname also fell by roughly 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #75,564 | -12.59% |
| Count | 275 | 255 | -7.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rousell
In terms of ethnicity, the distribution for individuals with the surname Rousell saw some significant changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 57.82% to 47.84%. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as Black increased markedly from 38.18% to 45.88%. The share of individuals who identified as Hispanic saw a modest increase from 2.18% to 2.35%. A new group emerged in 2010, with 2.35% of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races. There were no individuals who reported being either Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during the periods observed.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.82% | 47.84% | -17.26% |
| Black | 38.18% | 45.88% | 20.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.35% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.18% | 2.35% | 7.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |