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

Roussell, 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 Roussell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Roussell in America

Roussell is the 20047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Roussell surname appeared 1,334 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 Roussell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Roussell 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 Roussell

The surname ROUSSELL has its origins in France, emerging in the 12th century. It is derived from the Old French word "roussel," meaning "reddish-brown" or "russet-haired." This descriptor likely referred to an individual's hair color or complexion.

ROUSSELL is believed to have originated in the northern regions of France, particularly in Normandy and Brittany. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in medieval records and charters from these areas.

One notable mention of the surname ROUSSELL appears in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of English landholdings commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This reference suggests that individuals bearing this name may have accompanied Norman settlers to England during the Norman Conquest.

In the 13th century, a prominent figure named Jean ROUSSELL (c. 1220-1288) was a renowned lawyer and judge in Paris. He served as a counselor to King Louis IX and played a significant role in the development of French law.

Another individual of note was Guillaume ROUSSELL (1480-1554), a French architect and engineer who was responsible for the construction of several notable buildings in Paris, including the Renaissance-style Hôtel de Ville.

During the 16th century, Jacques ROUSSELL (1533-1609) was a French theologian and scholar who taught at the University of Paris. He was known for his contributions to the study of ancient languages and his translations of Greek and Latin texts.

In the realm of literature, Gédéon ROUSSELL (1610-1686) was a French poet and dramatist who wrote several plays and poems that were popular in his time.

Moving forward to the 18th century, Jean-Baptiste ROUSSELL (1741-1814) was a French military officer who served in the French Revolutionary Wars and rose to the rank of general.

While the surname ROUSSELL is primarily associated with France, it has also been found in other countries, likely due to migration and intermarriage. However, its roots can be traced back to the Old French word "roussel" and its early origins in northern France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Roussell

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

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

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