Explore the Family Name Roessner
The meaning of Roessner
German (Rössner): habitational name for someone from any of several places called Rössen in Saxony and former East Prussia. Compare Rossner. Some characteristic forenames: German Reinhold, Klaus, Kurt, Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Roessner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Roessner decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Roessner was ranked as the 46,083rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 49,999th in rank, showing a decrease of 8.5%. During this same period, the count of individuals with this surname also declined from 436 to 419, resulting in a 3.9% drop. Furthermore, for every 100,000 people, there were fewer Roessners in 2010 than there were in 2000, marking a decrease of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,083 | #49,999 | -8.5% |
| Count | 436 | 419 | -3.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roessner
Turning to the ethnic identity breakdown for the surname Roessner, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identify as White, though there was a slight decrease in this category over the decade from 97.71% in 2000 to 96.42% in 2010. The proportion of Roessners identifying as Hispanic saw a marginal increase from 1.38% to 1.43%, while those identifying with two or more races appeared on the 2010 census at 1.19%. There were no individuals with the surname Roessner identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.71% | 96.42% | -1.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 1.43% | 3.62% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.19% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |