Explore the Family Name Roese
The meaning of Roese
German (Röse): 1. variant of Rose. 2. possibly also a habitational name from a place called Rösa near Bitterfeld.
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How common is the last name Roese in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Roese saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 38,035 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had dropped to 40,144—a change of -5.54%. The actual count of individuals with the Roese surname also slightly decreased during this period, from 548 in 2000 to 546 in 2010, marking a -0.36% change. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people also witnessed a decline, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010—a decrease of 5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,035 | #40,144 | -5.54% |
| Count | 548 | 546 | -0.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roese
The ethnicity associated with the Roese surname exhibited some changes according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, an overwhelming majority of those with the Roese surname identified as White (97.63%). However, by 2010, this figure had fallen slightly to 95.60%, reflecting a -2.08% change. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races remained relatively stable, increasing only slightly from 1.64% in 2000 to 1.65% in 2010. The most notable change was among those identifying as Hispanic, which went from 0% in 2000 to 1.28% in 2010. No individuals with the Roese surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.63% | 95.6% | -2.08% |
| Two or More Races | 1.64% | 1.65% | 0.61% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |