Explore the Family Name Rosell
The meaning of Rosell
1. Swedish: ornamental name composed of the element ros ‘rose’ + the suffix -ell, a derivative of the Latin adjectival ending -elius. 2. Catalan: variant of Rossell. 3. German: probably a variant of Rösel (see Roesel). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Luis, Teobaldo, Jorge, Pedro, Santiago, Ana, Carlos, Ernesto, Jose, Miguel, Modesto, Alberto. Scandinavian Erik, Nils.
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How common is the last name Rosell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rosell experienced a slight decrease in popularity rank from 15676 in 2000 to 15792 in 2010, representing a change of -0.74%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 7.77% during the same period, from 1711 to 1844. The proportion of Rosell per 100k population remained steady at 0.63.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,676 | #15,792 | -0.74% |
| Count | 1,711 | 1,844 | 7.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rosell
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rosell. In 2000, the majority of those bearing the surname were of White ethnicity at 62.24%, followed by Hispanic at 26.83%, and Black at 7.42%. A small percentage, 2.10%, identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. By 2010, there was a noticeable shift with a reduction in the White ethnicity to 54.07% and an increase in the Hispanic group to 35.30%. There was also an increase in Asian/Pacific Islander to 3.31% and the emergence of individuals identifying as two or more races (1.08%) as well as American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.33%), while the Black ethnicity decreased to 5.91%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.24% | 54.07% | -13.13% |
| Hispanic | 26.83% | 35.3% | 31.57% |
| Black | 7.42% | 5.91% | -20.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.1% | 3.31% | 57.62% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.33% | 0% |