Explore the Family Name Rushbrook
The meaning of Rushbrook
English: habitational name from Rushbrooke (Suffolk). The placename derives from Old English risc, rysc ‘rush’ + brōc ‘brook, stream’.
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How common is the last name Rushbrook in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rushbrook has seen a subtle decrease between 2000 and 2010 in the United States. In 2000, Rushbrook ranked 102,173 in popularity with a count of 163 people carrying this name, representing a proportion of 0.06 per 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank slipped to 114,424, despite only a marginal decrease in individuals bearing this surname to 153, thus reducing the proportion to 0.05 per 100,000 people. This represents a decline of approximately 12% in rank and around 6% in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #102,173 | #114,424 | -11.99% |
| Count | 163 | 153 | -6.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rushbrook
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Rushbrook identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year, the percentage of those identifying as White increased from 92.02% in 2000 to 94.12% in 2010, indicating a modest rise of about 2.28%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.02% | 94.12% | 2.28% |
| 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% |