Explore the Family Name Russom
The meaning of Russom
English (Yorkshire): habitational name from Rusholme Grange in Drax (Yorkshire), probably from the Old Norse personal name Hrútr (genitive Hrúts) + Old Norse holmr ‘small island, water meadow’. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Russom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Russom has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 19,313 most popular surname, with a total count of 1,298 occurrences. By 2010, it had moved up to rank 19,152, with an increased total count of 1,418. This represents a growth rate of approximately 9.24% over the decade. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.48.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,313 | #19,152 | 0.83% |
| Count | 1,298 | 1,418 | 9.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Russom
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows changes in the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Russom between 2000 and 2010. In both years, the majority identified as White, although this proportion decreased from 88.21% to 83.71%. The proportion identifying as Black increased significantly by 60.76%, rising from 6.32% to 10.16%. There was also a small increase in those identifying with two or more races and those identifying as Hispanic. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native was very low in both years, with no recorded change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.21% | 83.71% | -5.1% |
| Black | 6.32% | 10.16% | 60.76% |
| Hispanic | 3.39% | 3.6% | 6.19% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 1.83% | 8.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.39% | 0% | 0% |