Explore the Family Name Russaw
The meaning of Russaw
Altered form of Welsh Rosser.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Russaw in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Russaw has grown in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 39,378th and increased its rank to 35,812th by 2010, showing a rise of approximately 9.06%. The number of people with the Russaw surname also grew during this period, from 526 individuals in 2000 to 627 in 2010, marking an increase of 19.2%. The proportion per 100,000 people also increased by 10.53%, from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,378 | #35,812 | 9.06% |
| Count | 526 | 627 | 19.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.21 | 10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Russaw
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a shift in ethnic identities associated with the surname Russaw from 2000 to 2010. The majority of those having this surname identified as Black, although there was a slight decrease, from 94.49% in 2000 to 92.03% in 2010. The percentage identifying as White and Hispanic saw increases, up 13.91% and 84.21% respectively, though overall numbers remain small. There was also a significant growth in individuals claiming two or more races, increasing by 77.19%. No data was reported for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 94.49% | 92.03% | -2.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 3.03% | 77.19% |
| White | 2.66% | 3.03% | 13.91% |
| Hispanic | 0.95% | 1.75% | 84.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |