Explore the Family Name Roesner
The meaning of Roesner
German (mainly Rösner): see Rosner. Some characteristic forenames: German Achim, Franz, Gerd, Gerhard, Kurt, Ute, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Roesner in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Roesner has seen a slight decrease in the 2000s. The ranking of the name dropped from 22,934 in 2000 to 24,260 in 2010, showing a decline of about 5.78 percent. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased by 0.77 percent over the same period. The proportion per 100k population of people with this surname similarly fell by 10.26 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,934 | #24,260 | -5.78% |
| Count | 1,042 | 1,034 | -0.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.35 | -10.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roesner
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census showed some shifts in the identity of those carrying the Roesner surname between 2000 and 2010. The largest percentage identified as White, though this group saw a slight decrease from 96.16 percent to 93.52 percent. In contrast, there was an increase in the number of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, rising from 0 to 1.16 percent and 1.63 to 2.80 percent respectively. People identifying as being of two or more races also increased significantly from 1.34 to 2.32 percent. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.16% | 93.52% | -2.75% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 2.8% | 71.78% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 2.32% | 73.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.16% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |