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

Rollings, 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 Rollings surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rollings in America

Rollings is the 13862nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rollings surname appeared 2,180 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Rollings.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rollings 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 Rollings

The surname Rollings is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "rollung," which means "a rolling" or "to roll." This suggests that the name may have been given as a descriptive nickname to someone who worked as a miller or someone who rolled or transported goods.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rollings can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land and property in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Rollinges," suggesting that the spelling has evolved over time.

In the 13th century, records show a William Rollings from Lincolnshire, England, who was a landowner and farmer. Another notable figure was John Rollings, a merchant from London who lived in the late 15th century and traded goods across Europe.

During the 16th century, the Rollings family established themselves in the county of Yorkshire, where they owned several estates and played a prominent role in local affairs. Sir Robert Rollings (1520-1587) was a respected magistrate and member of Parliament, known for his contributions to the legal system.

In the 17th century, the Rollings name appeared in various places across England, including Oxfordshire, where a family of Rollings lived in the village of Woodstock. One of their descendants, Thomas Rollings (1638-1712), was a successful businessman and philanthropist who funded the construction of a local school and church.

Another notable figure was Samuel Rollings (1718-1792), a renowned botanist and naturalist from Northamptonshire. He published several books on the flora and fauna of England and was a member of the Royal Society.

In the 19th century, the Rollings family continued to make contributions in various fields. William Rollings (1802-1872) was a prominent architect who designed several churches and public buildings in London, while James Rollings (1846-1923) was a pioneering engineer who played a crucial role in the development of early steam engines.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rollings

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

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

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