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

Rouzan, 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 Rouzan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rouzan in America

Rouzan is the 81772nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rouzan surname appeared 231 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 Rouzan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rouzan 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 Rouzan

The surname Rouzan is believed to have originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is likely derived from the Old French word "rouze," which means "rose" or "pink," potentially referring to someone with a rosy complexion or someone who lived near a rose garden.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rouzan can be found in the preserved records of the Duchy of Burgundy, dated around the 13th century. The name appears to have been particularly prevalent in the region of Franche-Comté, which was once part of the Duchy.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Pierre Rouzan was a prominent merchant in the city of Dijon, which was then the capital of the Duchy of Burgundy. Historical records indicate that he played a significant role in the local trade and commerce of the region.

Moving into the 15th century, the name Rouzan appears in several documents related to the French nobility. One such reference is found in the records of the Court of Louis XI, where a nobleman named Jean Rouzan was mentioned as a member of the king's council.

In the 16th century, the Rouzan family gained prominence in the region of Brittany, where they were known for their involvement in the local wine trade. A notable figure from this era was François Rouzan, born in 1542, who was a respected vintner and landowner in the town of Rennes.

During the 17th century, a branch of the Rouzan family settled in the French colony of Saint-Domingue, which is now known as Haiti. One of the earliest recorded members of this branch was Jacques Rouzan, born in 1612, who was a plantation owner and played a significant role in the local economy.

Another prominent figure with the surname Rouzan was Marie-Anne Rouzan, born in 1785, who was a renowned artist and painter during the French Romantic period. Her works were widely acclaimed and are still considered significant contributions to the art world of that era.

Throughout history, the name Rouzan has been found in various regions of France, and it is likely that many individuals with this surname have made significant contributions to their respective communities and professions, even if their names have not been widely recorded or preserved.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rouzan

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

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

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