Explore the Family Name Rozzell
The meaning of Rozzell
1. English (of Norman origin): variant of Rossell or Russell. This surname is now rare in Britain. 2. Americanized form of Rossel or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname. Compare Rozzelle.
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How common is the last name Rozzell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rozzell experienced a slight increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rozzell was ranked as the 42,529th most popular surname in the United States, with 480 individuals bearing this name. This represented a proportion of 0.18 per 100,000 people. By 2010, however, the count of individuals with the Rozzell surname had increased to 511, boosting its rank to the 42,455th most common surname in the country. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,529 | #42,455 | 0.17% |
| Count | 480 | 511 | 6.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rozzell
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Rozzell also saw changes from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, most individuals with this surname identified as White (70.42%), followed by Black (24.38%). A small percentage identified as Hispanic (1.04%) or belonged to two or more races (2.92%). However, by 2010, while the White and Black identifications remained dominant, they had decreased to 66.14% and increased to 26.61%, respectively. The most significant change observed was in the Hispanic identification, which saw an increase of 125.96% to 2.35%. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races remained almost stable at 2.94%. No individuals with the surname Rozzell identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.42% | 66.14% | -6.08% |
| Black | 24.38% | 26.61% | 9.15% |
| Two or More Races | 2.92% | 2.94% | 0.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 2.35% | 125.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |