Explore the Family Name Roysdon
The meaning of Roysdon
Probably an altered form of English Royston.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Roysdon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Roysdon has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 50,055th most popular surname and increased in rank to 47,706 by 2010—a 4.69% change. The count of persons with the surname also rose from 393 in 2000 to 444 in 2010, marking a significant increase of nearly 13%. However, its proportion per 100,000 remained the same at 0.15 both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,055 | #47,706 | 4.69% |
| Count | 393 | 444 | 12.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roysdon
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the Roysdon surname shows a predominantly white ethnic identity. In 2000, 95.42% identified as white, dipping slightly to 94.37% in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities rose from 1.53% in 2000 to 2.03% in 2010, showing an increase of over 32%. Hispanic representation decreased slightly by about 12%, from 2.04% in 2000 to 1.80% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.42% | 94.37% | -1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 2.03% | 32.68% |
| Hispanic | 2.04% | 1.8% | -11.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |