Explore the Family Name Rosello

The meaning of Rosello

1. Catalan (Roselló): variant of Rossello. 2. Italian: from the personal name Rosello, pet form or diminutive of Rosa. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Francisco, Carlos, Margarita, Mariano, Roberto, Alejandro, Alfredo, Argelio, Bernardo, Ernesto, Eulalia. Italian Antonio, Elio, Enzo.

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How common is the last name Rosello in the United States?

Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rosello has increased noticeably over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 35,187th most popular surname but by 2010, it had risen to the 33,280th position, marking a growth rate of 5.42%. The count of individuals bearing the Rosello surname also saw a significant increase, growing from 606 in 2000 to 687 in 2010 – a jump of 13.37%. Moreover, the proportion of this surname per 100k population also rose by 4.55% during this period.

20002010Change
Rank#35,187#33,2805.42%
Count60668713.37%
Proportion per 100k0.220.234.55%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rosello

When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rosello, there are some interesting shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic (62.71%), a figure that grew to 69.43% by 2010. This marked a positive change of 10.72%. On the other hand, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 8.75% to 6.55%, a drop of -25.14%. Similar reductions were also observed among Whites (from 25.91% to 22.85%, a decrease of -11.81%) and those identifying with two or more races (from 1.65% to 0.73%, a decline of -55.76%). Those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native were either minimal or remained constant at 0%.

20002010Change
Hispanic62.71%69.43%10.72%
White25.91%22.85%-11.81%
Asian/Pacific Islander8.75%6.55%-25.14%
Two or More Races1.65%0.73%-55.76%
Black0.99%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%