Explore the Family Name Roselle
The meaning of Roselle
1. Americanized form of Swedish Rosell. 2. French (mainly Nord): variant of Rousselle. Compare Rozelle.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Roselle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Roselle has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Roselle ranked 26,898 in terms of popularity and had a count of 849, which equates to a proportion of 0.31 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 27,974 with a count of 857, lowering the proportion to 0.29 per 100,000 people. This signifies a 4% decrease in popularity rank and a 6.45% drop in proportion over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,898 | #27,974 | -4% |
| Count | 849 | 857 | 0.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.29 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roselle
The ethnicity associated with the surname Roselle has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest ethnic identity group is White, accounting for 90.81% in 2000 and falling slightly to 84.83% in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as Black increased from 6.36% to 8.28%. There was also a growth in those identifying with Two or more races (from 1.06% to 2.80%) and Hispanic (from 1.06% to 1.98%). Notably, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010 these categories represented 1.17% and 0.93% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.81% | 84.83% | -6.59% |
| Black | 6.36% | 8.28% | 30.19% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 2.8% | 164.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 1.98% | 86.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.17% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.93% | 0% |