Explore the Family Name Rosal
The meaning of Rosal
Galician, Spanish, and Portuguese: habitational name from any of the places called (El) Rosal, for example in Pontevedra and Huelva provinces in Spain, from a collective of rosa ‘rose’, thus ‘rose garden’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Alberto, Concepcion, Felicitas, Jorge, Jose, Mario, Serafin, Ana, Arcenia, Armando, Arturo, Augusto.
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How common is the last name Rosal in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rosal has seen significant growth in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 29,873 among all surnames, but by 2010, it had climbed to 25,202, representing a 15.64% increase. The number of individuals carrying this name also surged from 742 in 2000 to 983 in 2010, marking a 32.48% rise. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people in the U.S., those named Rosal increased by 17.86%, from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.33 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,873 | #25,202 | 15.64% |
| Count | 742 | 983 | 32.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.33 | 17.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rosal
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rosal. The Asian/Pacific Islander group saw an increase, accounting for 47.84% in 2000 and rising to 54.43% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportions of individuals with two or more races, White, and Hispanic ethnicities decreased by 15.51%, 13.94%, and 11.83% respectively. Notably, no changes were observed in the Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 47.84% | 54.43% | 13.78% |
| Hispanic | 31.27% | 27.57% | -11.83% |
| White | 14.42% | 12.41% | -13.94% |
| Two or More Races | 4.45% | 3.76% | -15.51% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |