Explore the Family Name Rouser
The meaning of Rouser
Americanized form of German Rauser.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rouser in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rouser has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname moved up from 32529th place to 32396th place, marking a 0.41% change. There was also an increase in the count of individuals bearing the surname with 666 in 2000 increasing to 710 in 2010, which is a 6.61% change. However, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a minor decline of 4% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,529 | #32,396 | 0.41% |
| Count | 666 | 710 | 6.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rouser
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rouser showed some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Black ethnicity maintained the highest percentage but saw a small decrease from 55.86% to 55.21%. The White ethnicity also experienced a drop from 41.74% to 39.58%. Meanwhile, those identifying as two or more races under the Rouser surname increased by 56.30%, although it still comprises a small portion of the total at 2.11%. Notably, the Hispanic representation made the greatest leap from 0.75% to 2.68%. No individuals with the Rouser surname identified themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 55.86% | 55.21% | -1.16% |
| White | 41.74% | 39.58% | -5.17% |
| Hispanic | 0.75% | 2.68% | 257.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 2.11% | 56.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |