Explore the Family Name Di Rosa
The meaning of Di Rosa
Italian: variant of De Rosa. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Sal, Angelo, Domenic, Francesca, Antonio, Benito, Carmela, Mario, Paolo, Salvatore, Santino.
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How common is the last name Di Rosa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Di Rosa in the United States has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Di Rosa ranked at 39,617 in terms of popularity, with 522 individuals carrying this surname. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 43,969, and the number of people with the surname decreased to 490. This represents a change of approximately -10.99% in rank and a decrease of about -6.13% in count. The proportion of individuals with the Di Rosa surname per 100k people also decreased by -10.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,617 | #43,969 | -10.99% |
| Count | 522 | 490 | -6.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Di Rosa
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Di Rosa surname, according to the same Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some significant changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the vast majority of those with the Di Rosa surname identified as White (93.10%), followed by Hispanic (3.83%). A smaller percentage identified as Asian/Pacific Islander (1.15%) or Two or more races (1.72%), while no one identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, the percentage of those identifying as White slightly increased to 94.08%, and the percent of those identifying as Hispanic rose considerably to 5.31%. However, none of the individuals with the Di Rosa surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Two or more races in 2010, and the percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.1% | 94.08% | 1.05% |
| Hispanic | 3.83% | 5.31% | 38.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.15% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |