Explore the Family Name Roys
The meaning of Roys
1. Norwegian (Røys): variant of Røyse (see Royse). 2. English (Nottinghamshire): variant of Rose. 3. Jewish (from Poland and Ukraine): artificial name from Yiddish royz ‘rose’ (compare Rose 9). 4. In some cases probably also an Americanized form of German Reuss.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Roys in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Roys has seen a minor decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 25,466 with 912 individuals carrying the surname. By 2010, the count had increased to 946 people, but the rank had slightly slipped to 25,954. The proportion of the population with this surname decreased by 5.88% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,466 | #25,954 | -1.92% |
| Count | 912 | 946 | 3.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.32 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roys
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Roys identify as White, although the percentage dropped by approximately 3.25% from 93.53% in 2000 to 90.49% in 2010. During the same period, there was a notable increase in the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic, rising from 4.17% to 6.66%. Those identifying as Black or two or more races also saw increases, albeit smaller ones. There were no recorded individuals with the surname Roys who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.53% | 90.49% | -3.25% |
| Hispanic | 4.17% | 6.66% | 59.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0.77% | 1.16% | 50.65% |
| Black | 0.77% | 0.85% | 10.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |