Explore the Family Name Rosander
The meaning of Rosander
Swedish: ornamental name from ros ‘rose’ + the suffix -ander, derived from Greek anēr (genitive andros) ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Matts.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rosander in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rosander has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 37,480th most common surname compared to its 2010 rank of 39,419. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a marginal drop from 559 to 558 during this time frame. Consequently, the proportion of people named Rosander for every 100,000 inhabitants also decreased by approximately 9.52 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,480 | #39,419 | -5.17% |
| Count | 559 | 558 | -0.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rosander
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Rosander has seen some shifts over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as white dropped slightly from 87.84% in 2000 to 85.66% in 2010. However, there was a significant increase in those identifying as belonging to two or more races — up from 1.61% to 2.87%. The representation of Hispanic individuals also rose from 2.5% to 3.94%, while those identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native experienced a small decrease from 7.33% to 6.99%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.84% | 85.66% | -2.48% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 7.33% | 6.99% | -4.64% |
| Hispanic | 2.5% | 3.94% | 57.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 2.87% | 78.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |