Explore the Family Name Rousset
The meaning of Rousset
French: diminutive of Roux.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rousset in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rousset has experienced a minor decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 81,100 to 81,772. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname Rousset in the U.S. increased by 6.45%, rising from 217 to 231 during the same time period. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,100 | #81,772 | -0.83% |
| Count | 217 | 231 | 6.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rousset
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Rousset. The majority identify as White, with a slight decrease in this group from 83.87% to 83.55% between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a small increase, going from 13.82% to 13.85%. There were no significant changes for other ethnicities like Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with percentages either remaining at 0.00 or having data suppressed for privacy (S).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.87% | 83.55% | -0.38% |
| Hispanic | 13.82% | 13.85% | 0.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |