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

Rollison, 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 Rollison surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rollison in America

Rollison is the 17537th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rollison surname appeared 1,605 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 Rollison.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rollison 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 Rollison

The surname Rollison is of English origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Anglo-Norman French personal name "Rollon," which itself is a diminutive form of the Germanic name "Roland." The name Roland is composed of the elements "rod" meaning "fame" and "land" meaning "land" or "territory."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Rollison can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Rolleson." This documentation suggests that the name was already in use during the Norman conquest of England in the 11th century.

The name Rollison is believed to have originated in the county of Lincolnshire, particularly in the areas around Boston and Grantham. Over time, various spellings emerged, such as Rolleston, Rollyson, and Rawlinson, reflecting regional variations and the evolution of the English language.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Rollison include Sir John Rollison (1548-1625), a prominent lawyer and member of the English Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Another notable figure was Richard Rollison (1670-1742), an English clergyman and author who wrote several religious treatises.

In the 18th century, William Rollison (1738-1804) gained recognition as a successful merchant and landowner in the city of Bristol, while in the 19th century, James Rollison (1812-1887) made his mark as a distinguished architect responsible for designing several notable buildings in London.

Moving into the 20th century, Arthur Rollison (1901-1976) was a renowned British artist known for his landscape paintings, particularly those depicting the English countryside.

Throughout its history, the surname Rollison has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, from lawyers and clergymen to merchants, architects, and artists. While its origins can be traced back to medieval England, the name has since spread across the globe, reflecting the diverse journeys and contributions of those who bear it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rollison

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

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

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