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

Rollie, 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 Rollie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rollie in America

Rollie is the 54752nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rollie surname appeared 376 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 Rollie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rollie 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 Rollie

The surname Rollie has its origins in the Middle Ages, believed to have originated from the Scottish Borders region during the 12th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "rolle," meaning a roll or scroll, which may have been an occupational surname for someone who worked as a scribe or record-keeper.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a collection of feudal homage rolls submitted to King Edward I of England during his conquest of Scotland. This document mentions a "William Rollie" from the county of Berwickshire, suggesting the surname's presence in the region during that time.

In the 14th century, the Rollie name appeared in several historical records, including the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland, which documented financial transactions and payments made to individuals. One notable entry from 1358 mentions a "John Rollie" who received payment for supplying weapons to the Scottish army.

During the 16th century, the Rollie surname was found in various parts of Scotland, with mentions in the Parish Registers of Dumfriesshire and Ayrshire. A prominent individual bearing this name was Sir William Rollie (1525-1592), a Scottish landowner and member of the Scottish Parliament, who played a role in the religious conflicts of the Reformation era.

As the centuries progressed, the Rollie name spread to other parts of the British Isles and beyond. In the 18th century, a notable figure was Captain James Rollie (1732-1805), a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War and was commended for his bravery in several battles.

Another significant individual was Sir Robert Rollie (1789-1862), a British diplomat and politician who served as the Governor of the Bahamas from 1849 to 1854. His contributions to the colony's governance and infrastructure development earned him recognition and respect.

In the 19th century, the Rollie surname was also found in various parts of Europe and North America, as families immigrated and settled in new territories. One notable individual from this period was Henry Rollie (1824-1901), a Canadian farmer and community leader who played a significant role in the development of agriculture in Ontario.

Throughout its history, the surname Rollie has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, military personnel, politicians, and community leaders. While its precise origins may be shrouded in the mists of time, the name has endured and spread across the globe, carrying with it the echoes of its Scottish heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rollie

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

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 Rollie 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 Rollie 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 Rollie was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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