Explore the Family Name Royalty
The meaning of Royalty
Origin undetermined. This surname is found mainly in KY and IN; it is not found in Ireland and Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Royalty in the United States?
Based on Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Royalty" has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 19,107th in the nation and fell slightly to the 19,924th spot in 2010—a drop of approximately 4.28%. However, the number of individuals carrying the Royalty surname slightly increased by 2.28%, from 1,317 in 2000 to 1,347 in 2010. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 6.12% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,107 | #19,924 | -4.28% |
| Count | 1,317 | 1,347 | 2.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.46 | -6.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Royalty
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals an interesting shift between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname Royalty identified as White, accounting for 96.74% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.25% in 2010. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there were significant increases in other categories. Those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities more than doubled, rising from 0.53% to 1.11%. The Hispanic population also saw a considerable increase, rising from 0.61% to 1.04%. Black individuals representing the Royalty surname also increased from 1.52% to 1.93% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.74% | 95.25% | -1.54% |
| Black | 1.52% | 1.93% | 26.97% |
| Two or More Races | 0.53% | 1.11% | 109.43% |
| Hispanic | 0.61% | 1.04% | 70.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |