Explore the Family Name Roozen
The meaning of Roozen
Dutch and Flemish: variant of Roosen. Some characteristic forenames: French Leonie.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Roozen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Roozen has seen a slight decline in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 77,222 to 79,075 — a change of -2.4%. However, despite this decline in ranking, the number of individuals carrying the surname increased by 4.33%, with 231 people recorded in 2000 and 241 in 2010. The proportion of people bearing this surname per 100k also decreased by 11.11% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,222 | #79,075 | -2.4% |
| Count | 231 | 241 | 4.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roozen
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data suggests that the majority of people with the surname Roozen identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 95.24% in 2000 to 92.53% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also saw a significant decrease of 31.68% over the decade. New entries to the ethnic identities associated with the surname included individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races, each constituting 2.07% and 2.90% respectively of the population with the surname Roozen in 2010. The categories Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native reported no individuals in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.24% | 92.53% | -2.85% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.07% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.03% | 2.07% | -31.68% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |