Explore the Family Name Rosauer

The meaning of Rosauer

German: shortened form of Rosenauer, a habitational name for someone from any of several places called Rosenau. Some characteristic forenames: German Bernhard, Kurt.

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How common is the last name Rosauer in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rosauer has slightly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Rosauer was ranked 65,862 in popularity across the United States, and by 2010, it had moved up to rank 64,559 - a change of approximately 1.98%. The number of people bearing this surname also increased over the decade, from 281 in 2000 to 308 in 2010, signifying a growth rate of 9.61%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people stayed constant at 0.1.

20002010Change
Rank#65,862#64,5591.98%
Count2813089.61%
Proportion per 100k0.10.10%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rosauer

When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rosauer, the census data reveals that most individuals with this name identified as White both in 2000 and 2010, comprising 97.51% and 96.43% respectively, though this saw a slight decrease of 1.11%. Hispanic representation within the Rosauers increased by 21.5%, from 2.14% in 2000 to 2.6% in 2010. No individuals with the surname Rosauer identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years, according to the Decennial U.S. Census.

20002010Change
White97.51%96.43%-1.11%
Hispanic2.14%2.6%21.5%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%