Explore the Family Name Roxburgh
The meaning of Roxburgh
Scottish: variant of Roseberry.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Roxburgh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Roxburgh has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Roxburgh had a ranking of 61,544 and rose to 64,559 in 2010, indicating a -4.9% change in popularity. Meanwhile, the count of individuals with this name went up slightly from 305 in 2000 to 308 in 2010, a 0.98% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by -9.09%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,544 | #64,559 | -4.9% |
| Count | 305 | 308 | 0.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roxburgh
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Roxburgh between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 86.23% to 80.84%, a change of -6.25%. On the other hand, those associating themselves with two or more races increased by 25.04%, from 6.23% to 7.79%. An interesting rise was witnessed in the Hispanic and Black categories, where percentages surged from 2.3% to 4.22% (83.48% increase) and 1.97% to 4.22% (114.21% increase) respectively. The Asian/Pacific Islander category saw a small reduction from 3.28% to 2.92% (-10.98%). The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained static at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.23% | 80.84% | -6.25% |
| Two or More Races | 6.23% | 7.79% | 25.04% |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 4.22% | 83.48% |
| Black | 1.97% | 4.22% | 114.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.28% | 2.92% | -10.98% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |