Explore the Family Name Roosen
The meaning of Roosen
Dutch and Flemish: patronymic from Roos 1–3.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Roosen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Roosen experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 70,679th in 2000, it fell to 82,613th by 2010, representing a 16.88% drop. The number of people with the Roosen surname also declined during this decade, from 258 individuals in 2000 to 228 in 2010, marking an 11.63% decrease. The proportion of people named Roosen per 100,000 decreased by 20% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #82,613 | -16.88% |
| Count | 258 | 228 | -11.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roosen
The ethnicity breakdown of those bearing the Roosen name shifted slightly from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While the majority remained predominantly white (from 91.86% in 2000 down to 90.79% in 2010), there was a noteworthy increase of 55.48% in those identifying as Hispanic (rising from 3.10% in 2000 to 4.82% in 2010). Those identifying with two or more ethnicities also increased by 58.25%, from 1.94% in 2000 to 3.07% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped to zero, while the percentages for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.86% | 90.79% | -1.16% |
| Hispanic | 3.1% | 4.82% | 55.48% |
| Two or More Races | 1.94% | 3.07% | 58.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.33% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |