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

Rouson, 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 Rouson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rouson in America

Rouson is the 88020th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rouson surname appeared 211 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 Rouson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rouson 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 Rouson

The surname Rouson originated in England during the medieval period, derived from the Old English word "rousun," which means "reddish-brown" or "rufous." This name likely referred to someone with reddish-brown hair or a ruddy complexion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname dates back to the 13th century in the Worcestershire area. In the Subsidy Rolls of 1275, a Robert Rous is mentioned, which is an early variation of the spelling.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various records, including the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where a John Rous is listed in Oxfordshire. The Subsidy Rolls of 1327 also mention a William Rous in Cambridgeshire.

During the 15th century, variations of the spelling emerged, such as Rowson and Rousson, as seen in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Returns of 1379, where a Thomas Rowson is recorded.

One notable individual with this surname was John Rous, a medieval English historian and antiquary who lived from around 1420 to 1492. He is best known for his work "Historia Regum Angliae" (History of the Kings of England), which chronicled the lives of English monarchs from the Norman Conquest to his time.

In the 16th century, the surname continued to appear in various records. For instance, the Subsidy Rolls of 1524 mention a Roger Rowson in Cambridgeshire.

Another significant figure with this surname was Francis Rous, an English Puritan politician and religious leader who lived from 1579 to 1659. He served as a member of the Long Parliament and played a role in the English Civil War.

In the 17th century, the surname was well-established in various regions of England. One notable individual from this period was John Rouse, an English clergyman and academic who lived from 1623 to 1677. He served as the President of Corpus Christi College, Oxford.

The 18th century saw the emergence of more individuals with this surname. One example is Thomas Rowson, an English novelist and playwright who lived from 1761 to 1824. He is best known for his novel "The Inquisitor," which explored themes of religious intolerance.

In the 19th century, the surname continued to spread across England and other parts of the British Isles. One notable figure from this period was William Rous, an English surgeon and ophthalmologist who lived from 1828 to 1895. He made significant contributions to the field of ophthalmology and published several works on eye diseases.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rouson

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

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

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