Explore the Family Name Routson
The meaning of Routson
Americanized form of German Rauenzahner (see Routzahn). History: The progenitor of the Routsons (and Routzahns) was Johann Ludwig Rauenzahner from Germany, who in the middle of the 18th century settled in PA.
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How common is the last name Routson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Routson has seen a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 30,199 to 31,251. Despite this decrease in rank, the total count of people with the surname increased by 1.37%, growing from 732 to 742 individuals. However, the proportion per 100k people declined by 7.41%, falling from 0.27 to 0.25, indicating a relative decrease in the surname's popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,199 | #31,251 | -3.48% |
| Count | 732 | 742 | 1.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Routson
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the Routson surname, the census data reveals a predominantly White population, constituting 93.80% in 2010, down by 1.35% from 95.08% in 2000. The Hispanic representation showed an increase of 27.59%, shifting from 2.32% to 2.96%. Similarly, the Black ethnicity also saw a rise, increasing by 38.24% from 0.68% to 0.94%. Those who identified as belonging to two or more races slightly decreased by 1.22%, from 1.64% to 1.62%. The categories for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no change recorded over the decade, remaining at 0%. This data is all based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.08% | 93.8% | -1.35% |
| Hispanic | 2.32% | 2.96% | 27.59% |
| Two or More Races | 1.64% | 1.62% | -1.22% |
| Black | 0.68% | 0.94% | 38.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |