Explore the Family Name Rushlow
The meaning of Rushlow
Americanized form of Rocheleau, a surname of French origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rushlow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rushlow saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 24,146th most common name and by 2010, it had slipped to the 24,446th spot, marking a decrease of 1.24%. However, the total number of individuals bearing this surname increased from 974 in 2000 to 1,024 in 2010, indicating a growth of 5.13%. Despite this increase, its proportion per 100,000 people fell slightly by 2.78%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,146 | #24,446 | -1.24% |
| Count | 974 | 1,024 | 5.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.35 | -2.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rushlow
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts within those who hold the Rushlow surname from 2000 to 2010. White individuals holding this name decreased from 95.28% to 93.07%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase from 1.64% to 3.03%. Interestingly, the data shows a new emergence of Black and Asian/Pacific Islander ethnic identities among the Rushlow population, with 0.68% and 0.78% respectively in 2010, where there was none reported in 2000. Furthermore, individuals of two or more races grew by 29.17%, from 1.44% to 1.86%. Conversely, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped from 0.82% to 0.59%, marking a decline of 28.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.28% | 93.07% | -2.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.64% | 3.03% | 84.76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 1.86% | 29.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.78% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.68% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.82% | 0.59% | -28.05% |