Explore the Family Name Rosalez
The meaning of Rosalez
Spanish: variant of Rosales. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Ruben, Jesus, Doroteo, Evaristo, Felipe, Francisco, Ignacio, Jaime, Javier, Jose, Juan, Miguel.
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How common is the last name Rosalez in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Rosalez' has increased between 2000 and 2010. Its rank improved from 14,581 to 13,435, marking a change of 7.86%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew by 21.15%, from 1,872 in 2000 to 2,268 in 2010. This change is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which rose by 11.59%, from 0.69 in 2000 to 0.77 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,581 | #13,435 | 7.86% |
| Count | 1,872 | 2,268 | 21.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.69 | 0.77 | 11.59% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rosalez
Concerning ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there were significant changes among those with the surname 'Rosalez'. While the Hispanic ethnicity remained virtually unchanged at around 89.15%, the greatest increases were observed in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, seeing changes of 53.13%, 54.05%, and 56.25% respectively. The percentage of White individuals with this surname decreased by 7.42%, while the Black category saw a slight increase of 2.20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.16% | 89.15% | -0.01% |
| White | 8.76% | 8.11% | -7.42% |
| Black | 0.91% | 0.93% | 2.2% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.48% | 0.75% | 56.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0.37% | 0.57% | 54.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.32% | 0.49% | 53.13% |