Explore the Family Name Rosario
The meaning of Rosario
1. Spanish and Portuguese: short form of a surname such as Spanish Del Rosario, or from a short form of the Marian name María del Rosario, given in particular to a girl who was born on the festival of Our Lady of the Rosary, celebrated on the first Sunday in October. The word rosario ‘rosary’ derives from Late Latin rosarium ‘rose garden’, and was transferred to a set of devotions dedicated to the Virgin Mary as the result of the medieval symbolism which constantly compared her to a rose. Compare Rozario. 2. Italian: from the male personal name Rosario, of the same origin as 1 (above), or a habitational name from a minor place so named. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Juan, Luis, Angel, Carlos, Pedro, Manuel, Rafael, Luz, Ramon, Miguel, Julio. Portuguese Batista, Joao, Vasco. Italian Antonio, Angelo, Carmelo, Dario, Lorenzo, Saturnina, Cecilio, Clemente, Eliseo, Fausto, Federico, Luciano.
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How common is the last name Rosario in the United States?
Based on the information from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rosario has grown in popularity within the United States over a decade. In 2000, Rosario was ranked as the 865th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the rank of 725, marking a 16.18% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also expanded significantly during this period, with a surge of 31.51% from 36,539 people in 2000 to 48,051 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Rosario per 100,000 residents also escalated by 20.31%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #865 | #725 | 16.18% |
| Count | 36,539 | 48,051 | 31.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 13.54 | 16.29 | 20.31% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rosario
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rosario, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some interesting trends. The majority of individuals with the surname identify as Hispanic, which made up 86.79% in 2000 and increased slightly to 87.02% in 2010. There was an increase in the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders and Blacks bearing the surname Rosario, rising by 9.73% and 6.51% respectively. However, there were decreases in the percentages of Whites, those identifying with two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives who carried this surname. The decline was particularly steep for American Indian and Alaskan Natives at -37.50%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.79% | 87.02% | 0.27% |
| White | 6.17% | 5.73% | -7.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.11% | 4.51% | 9.73% |
| Black | 1.69% | 1.8% | 6.51% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 0.82% | -24.77% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.16% | 0.1% | -37.5% |
Rosario ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Rosario is Spanish & Portuguese, which comprises 44.3% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Indigenous American (10.9%) and British & Irish (8.0%). Additional ancestries include Filipino & Austronesian, Senegambian & Guinean, Nigerian, Angolan & Congolese, and French & German.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Spanish & Portuguese | 44.3% |
| Indigenous American | 10.9% |
| British & Irish | 8.0% |
| Other | 36.8% |
Possible origins of the surname Rosario
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Rosario have recent ancestry locations all within Puerto Rico.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Jayuya, Puerto Rico | 54.40% |
| Aguadilla, Puerto Rico | 54.40% |
| Ponce, Puerto Rico | 54.40% |
| Utuado, Puerto Rico | 54.40% |
| Lares, Puerto Rico | 54.40% |
What Rosario haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Rosario is R-Z225, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-Z225 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-P311 and E-P252, which are predominantly found among people with European and Sub-Saharan African ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Santiago, Williams, Jordan, Robinson, Vega, Brown, Santos, Rivera, Jackson, Rosa.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Rosario surname are: A2, C1, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to some of the first Americans
Though the Ice Age was beginning to retreat when your A2 ancestors first entered North America, there were still massive barriers blocking their way. Glaciers and inhospitable climate covered much of the continent, blocking entry into the interior. Nonetheless, researchers have found evidence that a wave of American founders migrated over 13,000 kilometers to reach southern Chile in only 2,000 years, a blink of an eye in the story of human migration! Their highway to the south was the coast of the Pacific, stocked with fish, diverse marine mammals, and other valuable resources in the rich kelp forests of the upper latitudes and in the abundant fresh-water rivers near the equator. Because of this rapid movement south, the A2 haplogroup and its diverse branches are found throughout North and South America.
What do people with the surname Rosario have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Rosario" Surname 31.6%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Rosario" Surname 33.6%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Rosario" Surname 27.3%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Rosario" Surname 19.6%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Rosario?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Rosario are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition