Explore the Family Name Roesel
The meaning of Roesel
German (Rösel): diminutive of Rose. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Roesel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Roesel" has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Roesel was ranked as the 51,119th most popular surname in the United States, with 383 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, its rank had slipped to 57,516, with only 354 individuals carrying the surname—a drop of 7.57% in count. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 has also declined by 14.29%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,119 | #57,516 | -12.51% |
| Count | 383 | 354 | -7.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roesel
In terms of ethnic identity, the vast majority of the Roesels identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 97.39% of Roesels were White, and this figure slightly decreased to 97.18% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Roesels identifying as Hispanic saw a small increase, from 1.57% in 2000 to 1.69% in 2010. There were no recorded Roesels who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.39% | 97.18% | -0.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 1.69% | 7.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |