Explore the Family Name Roysden
The meaning of Roysden
Probably an altered form of English Royston.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Roysden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Roysden shows a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 69,201 to 69,392, a change of -0.28%. However, the count of people with this surname increased by 6.79%, up from 265 in 2000 to 283 in 2010. The proportion of people named Roysden per 100,000 stayed flat at 0.1 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #69,392 | -0.28% |
| Count | 265 | 283 | 6.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roysden
Looking at ethnicity, the Roysden surname is predominantly associated with White ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.11% of individuals with the Roysden surname identified as White, and that percentage saw a slight increase to 98.59% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Roysden surname amongst Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic groups during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.11% | 98.59% | 0.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |