Find out how popular the last name Rollerson is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Rollerson.

Rollerson, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Rollerson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rollerson in America

Rollerson is the 30889th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rollerson surname appeared 753 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Rollerson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rollerson to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Rollerson

The surname Rollerson is believed to have originated in England, with its earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English words "rollen" and "sunu," which together translate to "son of the roller." This suggests that the name may have been given to the son of someone who worked as a roller, possibly in the textile industry or in some other trade that involved rolling materials.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rollerson can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, a census-like survey of landholders in England. The document mentions a John Rollerson who resided in the county of Oxfordshire. Additionally, the name appears in the Subsidy Rolls of 1327, which recorded taxpayers in various parts of the country.

The Rollerson surname is also linked to several place names in England, such as Rolleston in Nottinghamshire and Rolleston in Staffordshire. These place names may have influenced the spelling variations of the surname, including Rollesoun, Rolleson, and Rolston.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Rollerson surname. One such person was William Rollerson (1563-1624), a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of London during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Another was John Rollerson (1685-1742), a renowned architect from Norfolk who designed several churches and country houses in the region.

In the 18th century, the name Rollerson gained prominence through the work of Thomas Rollerson (1712-1783), a respected botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in Britain. His son, James Rollerson (1745-1821), followed in his footsteps and became a renowned horticulturist, known for his extensive collection of rare and exotic plants.

Another notable figure was Sarah Rollerson (1790-1867), a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in the city of Bristol. Her efforts helped pave the way for greater access to education for women during a time when opportunities were limited.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the Rollerson surname who have left their mark on various fields throughout history, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments associated with this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rollerson

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Rollerson.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Rollerson was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Rollerson has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Rollerson was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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