Explore the Family Name Roseboom
The meaning of Roseboom
Dutch: variant of Rosenboom. History: This surname is recorded in Beverwyck in New Netherland (now Albany, NY) in the 17th century.
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How common is the last name Roseboom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Roseboom saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 45,308 in terms of popularity and by 2010 it had climbed slightly to rank 45,253. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 445 in 2000 to 473 in 2010, marking a 6.29% increase. However, despite these changes, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,308 | #45,253 | 0.12% |
| Count | 445 | 473 | 6.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roseboom
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Roseboom identify as White. This ethnicity made up 96.18% of Rosebooms in 2000 and increased slightly to 96.41% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose significantly from 2.02% to 2.54% during the same decade. There were no noticeable changes in other ethnicities; nobody identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Those identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.57% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.18% | 96.41% | 0.24% |
| Hispanic | 2.02% | 2.54% | 25.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |