Explore the Family Name Roussey
The meaning of Roussey
French: 1. regional variant of Rousset. 2. habitational name from (Le) Roussey, the name of several places in the eastern part of France. Some characteristic forenames: French Camille.
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How common is the last name Roussey in the United States?
The surname Roussey has seen a decline in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 58,257th, but by 2010, it had dropped to 68,949th, representing a decrease of 18.35%. Similarly, the number of people carrying the Roussey surname also decreased during this period. There were 326 individuals with this last name in 2000, and by 2010, the figure had dropped to 285, which signifies a decrease of 12.58%. The proportion of people with the surname Roussey per 100,000 also fell by 16.67% from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,257 | #68,949 | -18.35% |
| Count | 326 | 285 | -12.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roussey
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most people with the surname Roussey identify as White. In 2000, 93.25% identified as White, and this figure increased slightly to 94.04% in 2010. The percentage of Roussey's identifying with two or more races saw a decline from 3.07% in 2000 to 2.11% in 2010, marking a decrease of 31.27%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic fell from 2.76% in 2000 to 2.46% in 2010, a decline of 10.87%. There were no Roussey's who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.25% | 94.04% | 0.85% |
| Hispanic | 2.76% | 2.46% | -10.87% |
| Two or More Races | 3.07% | 2.11% | -31.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |