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

Rousey, 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 Rousey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rousey in America

Rousey is the 20088th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rousey surname appeared 1,330 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 Rousey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rousey 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 Rousey

The surname Rousey is believed to have originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is likely derived from the Old French word "rouse," meaning "red-haired" or "ruddy complexion." This suggests that the name may have originally been a descriptive nickname given to someone with reddish hair or a reddish complexion.

The earliest known record of the Rousey surname dates back to the late 12th century in the region of Normandy, France. In the Domesday Book, a historical record commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, there are references to individuals with similar-sounding surnames, such as Roussel and Rousseau.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the Rousey surname was Geoffroy Rousey, a Norman knight who participated in the Third Crusade (1189-1192) under the leadership of Richard the Lionheart. Geoffroy's name is mentioned in several contemporary chronicles detailing the events of the Crusade.

During the 13th century, the Rousey family established themselves in the village of Rousey-en-Barrois, located in the Lorraine region of northeastern France. This place name likely influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the Rousey surname was Jean Rousey (1420-1492), a French scholar and theologian who served as the rector of the University of Paris. He was known for his writings on ecclesiastical law and his involvement in the Council of Basel.

Another prominent individual with the Rousey surname was Jacques Rousey (1561-1628), a French merchant and explorer who was one of the first Europeans to establish trade relations with the indigenous peoples of Canada. He is credited with introducing the beaver fur trade to France.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Rousey family spread throughout various regions of France, with branches of the family settling in Brittany, Normandy, and Paris. Some members of the family were involved in the French Revolution, both supporting and opposing the revolutionary cause.

In the 19th century, a notable figure with the Rousey surname was Émile Rousey (1824-1887), a French painter and illustrator known for his depictions of rural life and landscapes. His works were exhibited at the Paris Salon and are held in several museum collections.

The Rousey surname eventually made its way to other parts of Europe and across the Atlantic to North America, where it can be found among French-Canadian and American families with French ancestral roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rousey

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

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

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