Explore the Family Name Rousey
The meaning of Rousey
Variant of Rowsey, a surname of Walloon or perhaps French origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rousey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rousey decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 18,425th in popularity, dropping to 20,088th by 2010, a decrease of 9.03 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased from 1,384 to 1,330 during this period, reflecting a decline of 3.9 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 11.76 percent, from 0.51 to 0.45.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,425 | #20,088 | -9.03% |
| Count | 1,384 | 1,330 | -3.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.45 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rousey
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes in the distribution for the surname Rousey between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of individuals identifying as white decreased by 4.54 percent (from 85.77 percent to 81.88 percent), those identifying as Hispanic and Black saw increases of 96.05 percent and 19.29 percent respectively. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native also slightly increased. However, the percentage of those claiming two or more ethnic identities dropped by 22.89 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.77% | 81.88% | -4.54% |
| Black | 8.45% | 10.08% | 19.29% |
| Hispanic | 2.53% | 4.96% | 96.05% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.16% | 1.35% | 16.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 1.28% | -22.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.43% | 0.45% | 4.65% |