Explore the Family Name Rowsell
The meaning of Rowsell
English (Somerset): variant of Roussell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rowsell in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rowsell has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rowsell ranked 68,782 in popularity with 267 individuals bearing this surname. By 2010, this rank increased to 64,721 with 307 individuals claiming Rowsell as their surname, reflecting an approximate 15% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #64,721 | 5.9% |
| Count | 267 | 307 | 14.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rowsell
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of those with the surname Rowsell identify as White, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 94.38% of individuals with this surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 93.49% by 2010. A small percentage also identified as Hispanic, increasing from 3.75% in 2000 to 4.56% in 2010, representing a 21.6% change. No individuals with the surname Rowsell identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.38% | 93.49% | -0.94% |
| Hispanic | 3.75% | 4.56% | 21.6% |
| 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% |