Explore the Family Name Rosebrock
The meaning of Rosebrock
North German: habitational name from Rosebruch, a district of Rotenburg, Lower Saxony, so named from Middle Low German rose ‘rose’ + brōk, brūk ‘swamp’. Some characteristic forenames: German Eldor, Fritz, Gunther, Hans, Otto.
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How common is the last name Rosebrock in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rosebrock experienced a decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rosebrock ranked as the 30,645th most popular surname, but by 2010 it dropped to the 32,396th position, reflecting a change of -5.71%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also slightly declined from 718 in 2000 to 710 in 2010, which is a -1.11% change. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Rosebrock surname per 100,000 decreased by 11.11%, from 0.27 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,645 | #32,396 | -5.71% |
| Count | 718 | 710 | -1.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rosebrock
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Rosebrock surname identify themselves as White, constituting 97.77% in 2000 and 97.32% in 2010, indicating a minor decrease of 0.46%. The census reports an increase in Hispanic affiliation among those with the Rosebrock surname, rising from 1.25% in 2000 to 1.55% in 2010, a 24% change. However, there were no recorded instances of Rosebrocks identifying their ethnic identity as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.77% | 97.32% | -0.46% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 1.55% | 24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |