Russ Surname
Approximately 31,166 people bear this surname
Russ Surname Definition:
This surname is derived from a nickname. 'le rous,' from the reddish complexion of hair or face; v. Russell.
Alexander le Rous, Cambridgeshire, 1273. Hundred Rolls.
Juliana la Rouse, Oxfordshire, ibid.
Alicia Rouze, Cambridgeshire, ibid.
Read More About This SurnameRuss Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 20,127 | 1:18,009 | 2,281 |
| Germany | 2,063 | 1:39,023 | 5,167 |
| Australia | 1,560 | 1:17,305 | 2,428 |
| England | 1,390 | 1:40,085 | 5,164 |
| Russia | 825 | 1:174,695 | 19,696 |
| Liberia | 649 | 1:6,793 | 805 |
| Austria | 626 | 1:13,603 | 1,971 |
| Canada | 521 | 1:70,721 | 8,082 |
| New Zealand | 471 | 1:9,614 | 1,677 |
| Poland | 414 | 1:91,809 | 14,146 |
| Wales | 256 | 1:12,088 | 1,344 |
| Ukraine | 244 | 1:186,568 | 25,416 |
| France | 232 | 1:286,305 | 43,905 |
| Moldova | 197 | 1:18,078 | 3,084 |
| Switzerland | 145 | 1:56,641 | 7,220 |
| Argentina | 144 | 1:296,829 | 23,706 |
| Malaysia | 120 | 1:245,785 | 13,930 |
| Czechia | 102 | 1:104,250 | 17,216 |
| Brazil | 89 | 1:2,405,330 | 73,774 |
| Mexico | 85 | 1:1,460,308 | 15,990 |
| Netherlands | 75 | 1:225,162 | 29,957 |
| Guatemala | 57 | 1:282,152 | 4,372 |
| New Caledonia | 57 | 1:4,846 | 930 |
| Chile | 50 | 1:352,329 | 9,825 |
| Estonia | 50 | 1:26,436 | 4,834 |
| Papua New Guinea | 44 | 1:185,312 | 25,733 |
| Transnistria | 42 | 1:11,302 | 2,219 |
| Kazakhstan | 40 | 1:442,062 | 33,686 |
| Norway | 39 | 1:131,853 | 17,004 |
| Denmark | 38 | 1:148,545 | 13,026 |
| South Africa | 38 | 1:1,425,729 | 75,291 |
| Romania | 35 | 1:573,653 | 41,852 |
| Uzbekistan | 33 | 1:937,247 | 18,607 |
| Portugal | 28 | 1:372,080 | 12,265 |
| Singapore | 21 | 1:262,272 | 11,611 |
| Belarus | 18 | 1:527,837 | 48,523 |
| Philippines | 16 | 1:6,327,389 | 184,366 |
| Hungary | 14 | 1:701,163 | 38,752 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 14 | 1:426,618 | 34,019 |
| Thailand | 12 | 1:5,886,529 | 390,733 |
| Sweden | 11 | 1:895,160 | 66,831 |
| Cuba | 10 | 1:1,152,272 | 6,837 |
| Egypt | 9 | 1:10,215,084 | 48,153 |
| Italy | 9 | 1:6,795,188 | 113,457 |
| Azerbaijan | 8 | 1:1,206,140 | 16,795 |
| Scotland | 8 | 1:669,227 | 23,443 |
| Spain | 8 | 1:5,844,004 | 86,878 |
| Belgium | 7 | 1:1,642,378 | 98,400 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7 | 1:1,308,896 | 51,006 |
| American Samoa | 6 | 1:9,293 | 1,961 |
| British Virgin Islands | 5 | 1:6,319 | 600 |
| India | 5 | 1:153,413,076 | 951,030 |
| Lithuania | 5 | 1:606,918 | 21,375 |
| Bangladesh | 4 | 1:39,839,193 | 17,324 |
| China | 4 | 1:341,830,392 | 16,990 |
| Dominican Republic | 4 | 1:2,608,233 | 20,941 |
| Finland | 4 | 1:1,374,176 | 50,379 |
| Ghana | 4 | 1:6,755,173 | 15,406 |
| Saudi Arabia | 4 | 1:7,713,954 | 37,548 |
| Turkmenistan | 4 | 1:1,372,278 | 6,164 |
| Venezuela | 4 | 1:7,551,019 | 53,668 |
| Jersey | 3 | 1:33,067 | 4,675 |
| Latvia | 3 | 1:683,349 | 34,074 |
| South Korea | 3 | 1:17,080,085 | 2,793 |
| Taiwan | 3 | 1:7,814,915 | 41,694 |
| Ireland | 2 | 1:2,354,470 | 19,715 |
| Afghanistan | 2 | 1:16,076,592 | 43,178 |
| Algeria | 2 | 1:19,315,776 | 97,017 |
| Bahamas | 2 | 1:195,876 | 1,708 |
| Cameroon | 2 | 1:10,384,534 | 165,830 |
| Israel | 2 | 1:4,278,817 | 136,311 |
| Jamaica | 2 | 1:1,434,974 | 11,081 |
| Luxembourg | 2 | 1:290,271 | 8,611 |
| Panama | 2 | 1:1,956,129 | 15,285 |
| Puerto Rico | 2 | 1:1,775,070 | 6,602 |
| Botswana | 1 | 1:2,186,929 | 30,250 |
| Bulgaria | 1 | 1:6,978,905 | 86,260 |
| Colombia | 1 | 1:47,774,072 | 44,230 |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 1:4,780,069 | 13,345 |
| Cyprus | 1 | 1:884,876 | 13,055 |
| Ethiopia | 1 | 1:97,546,262 | 29,669 |
| Georgia | 1 | 1:3,745,545 | 47,852 |
| Honduras | 1 | 1:8,816,442 | 9,272 |
| Hong Kong | 1 | 1:7,335,483 | 16,643 |
| Iceland | 1 | 1:380,090 | 11,096 |
| Indonesia | 1 | 1:132,249,194 | 811,426 |
| Iraq | 1 | 1:35,021,654 | 31,813 |
| Ivory Coast | 1 | 1:23,071,232 | 76,679 |
| Japan | 1 | 1:127,844,293 | 73,547 |
| Micronesia | 1 | 1:106,243 | 1,380 |
| Morocco | 1 | 1:34,476,099 | 111,471 |
| Mozambique | 1 | 1:27,261,569 | 7,432 |
| Pakistan | 1 | 1:178,643,885 | 213,220 |
| Peru | 1 | 1:31,784,123 | 64,452 |
| Saint Lucia | 1 | 1:178,781 | 3,800 |
| Serbia | 1 | 1:7,144,948 | 38,459 |
| Slovakia | 1 | 1:5,336,450 | 140,422 |
| Tanzania | 1 | 1:52,941,613 | 123,716 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2 | 1:2,214,933 | 33,683 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 756 | 1:32,243 | 4,277 |
| Wales | 46 | 1:34,096 | 1,856 |
| Scotland | 8 | 1:467,902 | 12,875 |
| Guernsey | 1 | 1:32,656 | 2,283 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3,397 | 1:14,783 | 1,890 |
The alternate forms: Rüss (34) are calculated separately.
Russ (76,354) may also be a first name.
Russ Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
This surname is derived from a nickname. 'le rous,' from the reddish complexion of hair or face; v. Russell.
Alexander le Rous, Cambridgeshire, 1273. Hundred Rolls.
Juliana la Rouse, Oxfordshire, ibid.
Alicia Rouze, Cambridgeshire, ibid.
John le Rus, Lincolnshire, ibid.
Gilbert Russ, Lincolnshire, ibid.
Lucia la Russe, Oxfordshire, ibid.
Robert le Rous, Somerset, 1 Edward III: Kirby's Quest.
1643-4. Thomas Salter and Philippa Rous: Marriage Lic. (London).
1659. Buried — George Ruse: St. Peter, Cornhill.
1666 Thomas Rowse and Mary Norwood: Marriage Lic. (Faculty Office).
1668. Married — Nicolas Rouse and Jone Woodmus: St. James, Clerkenwell.
1767. — Samuel Russ and Mary Jones: St. George, Hanover Square.
A variant of Rous and Russell.
1634. Buried — William Russe: St. Mary Aldermary.
= Rous, q.v.
John le Rus.—Hundred Rolls Gilbert Russ.—Hundred Rolls
(English) The red-haired or ruddy-complexioned man; descendant of Russ, a pet form of Russell (diminutive of red).
A Russian.
(French.) Red, red—haired, same as Rufus.
A Russian, so called in Holland.
From the Flemish, Russ, Russe; from the French, Rousse; a personal name.
Rouse or Rowse is the name of an ancient Cornish family of Halton. Antony Rouse or Rowse, of Halton, was high sheriff in the reign of Elizabeth, and Sir Anthony Rous was recorder of Launceston in 1620. There was a Robert Rowse, gent., of Wutton, in the time of James I. Captain Rouse was governor of St. Mawes Castle in Cromwell's time (G. and P.).
Russ is a very ancient Wilts name; its early form of Rus occurred in the 13th century in this county, as well as commonly in Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire (H. R.). William Russ was a member of the town council of Marlborough 1714 - 1715 (W.); and rather over a hundred years ago the Reverend John Russ was lord of the manor of Chicklade (H.).
Russ Demographics
Russ Religious Adherence
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Religious Adherence
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Russ Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Russ Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Russ (Russian: Русс) is held by more people in The United States than any other country or territory. It can also be found as: Rüss. Click here for other possible spellings of Russ.
How Common Is The Last Name Russ? popularity and diffusion
Russ is the 17,735th most commonly held family name internationally, borne by around 1 in 233,830 people. This last name is primarily found in The Americas, where 68 percent of Russ live; 66 percent live in North America and 66 percent live in Anglo-North America. Russ is also the 12,871st most frequent first name globally, borne by 76,354 people.
This last name is most frequently used in The United States, where it is held by 20,127 people, or 1 in 18,009. In The United States Russ is most frequent in: Florida, where 12 percent live, North Carolina, where 9 percent live and California, where 8 percent live. Aside from The United States it occurs in 97 countries. It is also common in Germany, where 7 percent live and Australia, where 5 percent live.
Russ Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The frequency of Russ has changed over time. In The United States the number of people bearing the Russ surname grew 592 percent between 1880 and 2014; in England it grew 184 percent between 1881 and 2014; in Wales it grew 557 percent between 1881 and 2014.
Russ Last Name Statistics demography
The religious devotion of those carrying the last name is chiefly Anglican (100%) in Ireland, Orthodox (87%) in Russia and Orthodox (100%) in Ukraine.
In The United States those holding the Russ last name are 10.13% more likely to be registered Republicans than The US average, with 56.9% registered with the party.
The amount Russ earn in different countries varies greatly. In Norway they earn 10.4% more than the national average, earning 382,082 kr per year; in South Africa they earn 211.08% more than the national average, earning R 739,236 per year; in United States they earn 3.14% less than the national average, earning $41,792 USD per year and in Canada they earn 6.24% more than the national average, earning $52,785 CAD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rüss | 92 | 34 | / |
| Reuss | 89 | 4,612 | / |
| Russe | 89 | 1,511 | / |
| Rauss | 89 | 432 | / |
| Rouss | 89 | 372 | / |
| Ruiss | 89 | 79 | / |
| Rusås | 89 | 34 | / |
| Hruss | 89 | 12 | / |
| Ruuss | 89 | 2 | / |
| Russh | 89 | 2 | / |
| Russp | 89 | 1 | / |
| Russt | 89 | 1 | / |
| Rujss | 89 | 1 | / |
| Rushs | 89 | 0 | / |
| Rus | 86 | 55,500 | / |
| Rousse | 80 | 5,532 | / |
| Reusse | 80 | 353 | / |
| Rausse | 80 | 162 | / |
| Rousst | 80 | 78 | / |
| Ruidss | 80 | 3 | / |
| Hrouss | 80 | 2 | / |
| Hrauss | 80 | 1 | / |
| Ruysse | 80 | 1 | / |
| Roussz | 80 | 1 | / |
| Ruusse | 80 | 1 | / |
| Rrauss | 80 | 1 | / |
| Russch | 80 | 0 | / |
| Rhuiss | 80 | 0 | / |
| Ross | 75 | 485,935 | / |
| Rush | 75 | 70,976 | / |
| Rust | 75 | 34,962 | / |
| Reus | 75 | 11,389 | / |
| Ruis | 75 | 9,023 | / |
| Rous | 75 | 6,548 | / |
| Ruse | 75 | 6,466 | / |
| Raus | 75 | 4,286 | / |
| Ruys | 75 | 2,244 | / |
| Rusz | 75 | 1,901 | / |
| Ruus | 75 | 1,332 | / |
| Ruhs | 75 | 1,143 | / |
| Rusp | 75 | 86 | / |
| Hrus | 75 | 36 | / |
| Ruså | 75 | 19 | / |
| Ruzs | 75 | 13 | / |
| Rusd | 75 | 10 | / |
| Rhus | 75 | 5 | / |
| Rujs | 75 | 3 | / |
| Ruís | 75 | 2 | / |
| Rusx | 75 | 1 | / |
| Russova | 73 | 301 | / |
| Russová | 73 | 96 | / |
| Rauschs | 73 | 5 | / |
| Reuschs | 73 | 1 | / |
| Russche | 73 | 1 | / |
| Ru | 67 | 139,980 | / |
| Rouse | 67 | 48,709 | / |
| Rusch | 67 | 18,791 | / |
| Roush | 67 | 14,905 | / |
| Ruijs | 67 | 1,687 | / |
| Rushe | 67 | 1,686 | / |
| Raush | 67 | 1,119 | / |
| Reuse | 67 | 1,045 | / |
| Reust | 67 | 1,004 | / |
| Roess | 67 | 739 | / |
| Rushd | 67 | 493 | / |
| Ruise | 67 | 487 | / |
| Rausz | 67 | 423 | / |
| Ruisz | 67 | 405 | / |
| Hross | 67 | 361 | / |
| Roust | 67 | 215 | / |
| Raust | 67 | 199 | / |
| Rause | 67 | 189 | / |
| Rouys | 67 | 149 | / |
| Rohus | 67 | 146 | / |
| Routs | 67 | 135 | / |
| Ruyts | 67 | 126 | / |
| Århus | 67 | 114 | / |
| Hreus | 67 | 105 | / |
| Hrust | 67 | 100 | / |
| Reush | 67 | 96 | / |
| Rooss | 67 | 89 | / |
| Reusz | 67 | 71 | / |
| Rujsz | 67 | 71 | / |
| Rosså | 67 | 60 | / |
| Reuts | 67 | 59 | / |
| Rossz | 67 | 41 | / |
| Rauhs | 67 | 37 | / |
| Hrush | 67 | 35 | / |
| Ruish | 67 | 32 | / |
| Rutse | 67 | 31 | / |
| Rahus | 67 | 29 | / |
| Rauts | 67 | 24 | / |
| Ruist | 67 | 23 | / |
| Rouhs | 67 | 16 | / |
| Rhoss | 67 | 15 | / |
| Rusze | 67 | 13 | / |
| Rouds | 67 | 11 | / |
| Ruids | 67 | 11 | / |
| Rusce | 67 | 11 | / |
| Rauzs | 67 | 10 | / |
| Ruizs | 67 | 7 | / |
| Ruush | 67 | 6 | / |
| Hruse | 67 | 5 | / |
| Roussova | 67 | 5 | / |
| Ruihs | 67 | 5 | / |
| Hraus | 67 | 5 | / |
| Ruzse | 67 | 5 | / |
| Rhuys | 67 | 3 | / |
| Rousd | 67 | 3 | / |
| Rauïs | 67 | 3 | / |
| Rruis | 67 | 3 | / |
| Rauds | 67 | 2 | / |
| Reussová | 67 | 2 | / |
| Rousz | 67 | 2 | / |
| Rustt | 67 | 2 | / |
| Rheus | 67 | 2 | / |
| Rouxs | 67 | 2 | / |
| Ruhse | 67 | 2 | / |
| Ruits | 67 | 2 | / |
| Hrusz | 67 | 2 | / |
| Rusht | 67 | 2 | / |
| Rosss | 67 | 1 | / |
| Ruissová | 67 | 1 | / |
| Rustd | 67 | 1 | / |
| Russhova | 67 | 1 | / |
| Rgaus | 67 | 1 | / |
| Rrous | 67 | 1 | / |
| Hruis | 67 | 1 | / |
| Rhuÿs | 67 | 1 | / |
| Ruyzs | 67 | 1 | / |
| Ruyst | 67 | 1 | / |
| Rusző | 67 | 1 | / |
| Rustø | 67 | 1 | / |
| Rus'd | 67 | 1 | / |
| Hrous | 67 | 1 | / |
| Rhuse | 67 | 1 | / |
| Ruzsx | 67 | 1 | / |
| Rross | 67 | 0 | / |
| Rruse | 67 | 0 | / |
| Rousp | 67 | 0 | / |
| Rujsh | 67 | 0 | / |
Russ Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Russ in the Russian language | ||
| Русс | russ | - |
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