Explore the Family Name Rousse
The meaning of Rousse
French: 1. feminine form of Roux. 2. habitational name from Rousse, the name of several places in various parts of France. Some characteristic forenames: French Pierre, Amie, Armand, Emile.
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How common is the last name Rousse in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rousse has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Rousse ranked as the 36,276th most popular surname in the United States, with 583 occurrences. By 2010, this number had grown to 626 occurrences, moving the rank up to the 35,866th spot, marking a 1.13% change. However, despite the increase in its count, the proportion of the Rousse surname per 100,000 people decreased by 4.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,276 | #35,866 | 1.13% |
| Count | 583 | 626 | 7.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rousse
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rousse, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is primarily linked with individuals identifying as White, with a decrease from 92.62% in 2000 to 89.78% in 2010. The second largest group was those identifying as Hispanic, which grew from 4.12% in 2000 to 5.43% in 2010, and Black, increasing from 1.54% to 2.88%. Interestingly, in 2010, some Rousse bearers identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, even though there were no records of this in 2000. No Rousse bearers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or with two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.62% | 89.78% | -3.07% |
| Hispanic | 4.12% | 5.43% | 31.8% |
| Black | 1.54% | 2.88% | 87.01% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.8% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 0% | 0% |