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

Rushmore, 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 Rushmore surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rushmore in America

Rushmore is the 63068th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rushmore surname appeared 317 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 Rushmore.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rushmore 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 Rushmore

The surname Rushmore is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the county of Dorset, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "rysc" and "mor," which together mean "rush-covered moor" or "rushy moor," referring to a marshy or swampy area overgrown with rushes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rushmore can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Riscemore," referring to a location in Dorset. This suggests that the name may have initially been a topographic surname, describing someone who lived near or was associated with a rushy moor.

In the 13th century, the name was also recorded in various forms such as "Rissemor," "Russemor," and "Ruschemor," reflecting the evolution of spelling and pronunciation over time. These variations highlight the fluid nature of surnames in the Middle Ages.

One notable figure associated with the Rushmore name was Sir Thomas Rushmore (c. 1470-1553), a wealthy landowner and Member of Parliament for Dorset during the reigns of Henry VIII and Edward VI. His family owned estates in the village of West Stafford, where they had resided since the 14th century.

Another prominent individual was Sir John Rushmore (c. 1550-1628), a military officer and Member of Parliament who served under Queen Elizabeth I and King James I. He was knighted for his service in the wars against Spain and Ireland.

In the 17th century, the Rushmore family expanded their landholdings and influence in Dorset, with several members serving as local officials and justices of the peace. One such figure was John Rushmore (1612-1683), who served as High Sheriff of Dorset in 1671.

The name Rushmore is also associated with the village of Rushmore in Dorset, which likely derived its name from the surname rather than the other way around. This village was the ancestral home of the Rushmore family for several centuries.

Lastly, it is worth mentioning John Rushmore (1738-1823), a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War and later became a Member of Parliament for Maldon in Essex. He was involved in several notable naval battles and rose to the rank of Admiral.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rushmore

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

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

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