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

Rusher, 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 Rusher surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rusher in America

Rusher is the 18747th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rusher surname appeared 1,464 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 Rusher.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rusher 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 Rusher

The surname Rusher is of English origin and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Old English word "rush," referring to the type of plant that grows in marshy areas. The name likely originated as an occupational surname, given to someone who lived near or worked with rushes.

In the early days, the name was often spelled "Russher" or "Russhore," reflecting the pronunciation of the time. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1275, where a William Russher is mentioned.

The Rusher surname has historical ties to various regions in England, particularly the counties of Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, and Somerset. These areas were known for their wetlands and marshes, where rushes grew abundantly, possibly contributing to the name's origins.

Interestingly, the name Rusher is also found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of land and property ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. However, it is not entirely clear if this particular mention refers to the same surname or a different variation.

Throughout history, there have been notable individuals who carried the Rusher surname. One of the earliest recorded was John Rusher, a farmer from Somerset who lived in the late 14th century. Another prominent figure was Thomas Rusher, a merchant from Bristol who was active in the 16th century and left a significant legacy in the city's trade records.

In the 17th century, a family named Rusher resided in the village of Bisley, Gloucestershire. The family's ancestral home, known as Rusher's Farm, still bears their name to this day, highlighting the surname's deep roots in the local area.

Other notable individuals with the Rusher surname include William Rusher (1619-1678), a landowner and justice of the peace in Worcestershire, and Robert Rusher (1742-1820), a respected clergyman who served as a vicar in Somerset for over four decades.

During the 19th century, the Rusher name continued to appear in various parts of England, with families residing in counties such as Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, and Berkshire. One notable figure from this period was John Rusher (1812-1887), a successful entrepreneur and industrialist who owned several mills in the West Midlands region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rusher

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

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

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