Explore the Family Name Royall
The meaning of Royall
1. English: variant of Royal. 2. Altered form of German Reul or Reule.
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How common is the last name Royall in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Royall has seen a minor fluctuation in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname has slightly declined, moving from 16,783 to 17,682, indicating a decrease of 5.36%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname has increased slightly from 1,566 to 1,587, reflecting a growth of 1.34% during the same period. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Royall per 100,000 has marginally decreased by 6.9%, moving from 0.58 to 0.54.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,783 | #17,682 | -5.36% |
| Count | 1,566 | 1,587 | 1.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.54 | -6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Royall
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Royall, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. A majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, maintaining a stable percentage at about 79% over the decade. There's been a slight increase in those reporting two or more ethnicities, up 62.5% to 2.08% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black have decreased by 4.8%, comprising 17.45% of individuals with the Royall surname in 2010. The Hispanic representation has experienced a small growth from 0.77% to 0.82%. The categories for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant with no reported individuals.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.25% | 79.02% | -0.29% |
| Black | 18.33% | 17.45% | -4.8% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 2.08% | 62.5% |
| Hispanic | 0.77% | 0.82% | 6.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |