Explore the Family Name Ros
The meaning of Ros
1. Catalan: nickname for someone with blond hair or a fair complexion, ultimately from Latin russus. 2. Swedish: ornamental name from ros ‘rose’. 3. English and Scottish: variant of Ross. 4. Dutch: metonymic occupational name for a breeder or keeper of horses, from Middle Dutch ros ‘horse’. 5. Dutch: nickname for a red-haired, reddish, or ruddy person. 6. Slovenian: nickname from archaic ros ‘russet’, hence denoting a person with russet-colored hair. Compare Rous 6 and Rus 3. 7. Slovenian (Roš): nickname from roš, a shortened form of rovaš ‘stick split lengthwise’, which was used to keep accounts (by scoring or making notches in the wood). Compare Rosh 2. 8. Cambodian: written រស់, from a Khmer word meaning e.g. ‘to be alive’. Compare Rous 7. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Enrique, Luis, Jose, Alberto, Eduardo, Rafael, Elena, Fidel, Joaquin, Manuel, Pablo, Ramon. Southeast Asian Leang, Phon, Lap, Phan, Pho, Saroeun, Sophal, Sophan, Sophea, Tha, Thang, Yen.
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How common is the last name Ros in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ros has been growing in popularity. In 2000, the name was ranked 14,250 in popularity and had increased to rank 13,682 by 2010, indicating a growth rate of 3.99%. The frequency of individuals with this surname also rose during this period, from 1,931 in 2000 to 2,213 in 2010, an increase of 14.6%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Ros per 100,000 population also surged by 4.17% over the same time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,250 | #13,682 | 3.99% |
| Count | 1,931 | 2,213 | 14.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.72 | 0.75 | 4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ros
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Ros as per the Decennial U.S. Census has witnessed some noteworthy changes between 2000 and 2010. The surname saw a considerable rise among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, moving from 45.88% in 2000 to 54.86% in 2010, marking a change of 19.57%. Meanwhile, there was a sharp decrease among those identifying as two or more races, down by 64.94%, and among those identifying as Black, down by 45.49%. Those identifying as White also decreased, albeit at a smaller rate of 21.02%. Despite these shifts, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic stayed relatively stable, with only a slight increase of 1.80%. Lastly, there were no recorded changes for individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 45.88% | 54.86% | 19.57% |
| Hispanic | 22.73% | 23.14% | 1.8% |
| White | 24.03% | 18.98% | -21.02% |
| Two or More Races | 5.02% | 1.76% | -64.94% |
| Black | 2.33% | 1.27% | -45.49% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |