Explore the Family Name Roussell
The meaning of Roussell
1. Altered form of French Roussel. 2. English: perhaps a variant of Rossell with a lengthened vowel or a variant of Russell. Some characteristic forenames: French Camille, Marcel, Patrice.
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How common is the last name Roussell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Roussell has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 21,004th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had moved up to 20,047th place, a change of 4.56%. During the same time period, the count of people with this surname increased from 1,166 in 2000 to 1,334 in 2010, a growth rate of 14.41%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k also experienced a slight increase, going from 0.43 in 2000 to 0.45 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,004 | #20,047 | 4.56% |
| Count | 1,166 | 1,334 | 14.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.45 | 4.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roussell
Discussing ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Roussell from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the majority of the bearers of this surname identified as White (56.60%), followed by Black (36.19%). However, by 2010, although these two groups still represented the majority, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased to 52.77%, while those identifying as Black increased slightly to 37.48%. Notably, there were increases in the proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic (from 2.66% to 3.67%) and Two or more races (from 2.57% to 3.37%). Additionally, the categories Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native which showed no representation in 2000, marked some presence in 2010, with 0.60% and 2.10% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.6% | 52.77% | -6.77% |
| Black | 36.19% | 37.48% | 3.56% |
| Hispanic | 2.66% | 3.67% | 37.97% |
| Two or More Races | 2.57% | 3.37% | 31.13% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.6% | 0% |