Explore the Family Name Rosekrans
The meaning of Rosekrans
Variant of Rosenkrans, a surname of German, Danish, Dutch (ultimately Danish), or Jewish origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rosekrans in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rosekrans has seen slight shifts in its popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 49,249th most common name and had moved to the 50,196th position by 2010, showing a minor decline of 1.92%. The count of individuals with this surname increased from 401 to 417 in the same period, representing a small growth of 3.99%. Meanwhile, the proportion of people named Rosekrans per 100,000 decreased by 6.67%, going from 0.15 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,249 | #50,196 | -1.92% |
| Count | 401 | 417 | 3.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rosekrans
The ethnicity data according to the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that in both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with the Rosekrans surname identified as White. Specifically, 99.25% of those surveyed in 2000 and 97.12% in 2010 identified as such, marking a decrease of 2.15%. The Hispanic community within this surname saw an introduction in 2010 at 1.92%. However, there were no reported instances of the Rosekrans surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native communities, or those identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.25% | 97.12% | -2.15% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.92% | 0% |
| 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% |