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

Rusho, 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 Rusho surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rusho in America

Rusho is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rusho surname appeared 136 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 Rusho.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rusho 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 Rusho

The surname Rusho is believed to have originated in England, with its roots tracing back to the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is thought to be derived from an Old English word, "rysce," which means "rush" or "reed," referring to a plant that commonly grew in marshy areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rusho can be found in the Rotuli Hundredorum, a collection of administrative records from the late 13th century, where it appears as "Russhe." This spelling variation suggests that the name may have been associated with someone who lived near or worked with rushes.

During the 16th century, the Rusho surname was particularly prevalent in the counties of Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, where several families bearing this name were documented in parish records and tax rolls. One notable example is Thomas Rusho, a landowner from Gloucestershire who was mentioned in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1524.

In the 17th century, the Rusho surname appeared to have spread to other parts of England, including London, where a certain John Rusho was recorded as a merchant in the city's guild records in 1642. This suggests that the family may have been involved in trade and commerce during that time.

Moving into the 18th century, the Rusho name continued to be found in various historical documents, such as the Parish Register of St. Bartholomew the Great in London, which lists the baptism of William Rusho in 1734.

Notable individuals with the surname Rusho throughout history include:

1. Richard Rusho (c. 1525 - 1598), a prominent landowner and magistrate in Gloucestershire.
2. Elizabeth Rusho (1669 - 1745), a philanthropist and benefactor who funded the construction of several almshouses in Wiltshire.
3. John Rusho (1782 - 1863), a renowned architect and surveyor who designed several churches and public buildings in London.
4. William Rusho (1814 - 1891), a influential writer and journalist who published several works on social reform and political issues.
5. Mary Rusho (1876 - 1954), an educator and pioneering advocate for women's rights, who established one of the first girls' schools in Yorkshire.

While the surname Rusho may not be as widespread today as it once was, its history is deeply rooted in the English countryside and its association with the humble rush plant. Throughout the centuries, individuals bearing this name have left their mark in various fields, from landowners and philanthropists to architects and writers, contributing to the rich tapestry of English heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rusho

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

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

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