Explore the Family Name Roseboro
The meaning of Roseboro
Variant of Roseborough.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Roseboro in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Roseboro has seen a rise in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 16,745th in the United States but improved to the 16,100th spot by 2010, marking an increase of 3.85%. In terms of absolute numbers, the count of individuals with the Roseboro surname grew from 1,571 in 2000 to 1,798 in 2010, a 14.45% increase. The proportion of the name per 100,000 people also saw a growth of 5.17%, moving from 0.58 to 0.61.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,745 | #16,100 | 3.85% |
| Count | 1,571 | 1,798 | 14.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.61 | 5.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roseboro
The ethnic identity linked with the surname Roseboro has also shown some shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The most significant portion of individuals identifying as Black remained relatively stable, moving from 88.03% in 2000 to 88.49% in 2010, a slight increase of 0.52%. The White ethnicity percentage decreased from 8.53% to 6.56%, marking a drop of 23.09%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation saw a substantial rise of 160.78%, albeit from a low base of 0.51% to 1.33%. The category of two or more races also increased from 2.42% to 3.28%, a 35.54% change. No individuals with the Roseboro surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 88.03% | 88.49% | 0.52% |
| White | 8.53% | 6.56% | -23.09% |
| Two or More Races | 2.42% | 3.28% | 35.54% |
| Hispanic | 0.51% | 1.33% | 160.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |