Explore the Family Name Roseman
The meaning of Roseman
1. English (Middlesex): from the Middle English female personal name Rosamunde (ancient Germanic Rosmund, from hros ‘horse’ + mund ‘protection’). The personal name was widely understood in the Middle Ages as Latin rosa munda ‘pure rose’ and therefore as an epithet of the Virgin Mary. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name or name adopted by the husband of a woman bearing the Yiddish personal name Royze (see Rose 9). 3. Americanized form of German Rosemann or Rosmann (see Rossmann). 4. Americanized form of Slovenian, Croatian, Hungarian, Czech, and Slovak Rozman, Rožman or Rozmán.
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How common is the last name Roseman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Roseman has seen a slight decrease over a decade. In the year 2000, Roseman was ranked at 8061 and by 2010 it dropped to 8297, marking a negative change of approximately 2.93%. However, despite the drop in rank, the total count of people with the Roseman surname increased from 3792 in 2000 to 3993 in 2010, representing a growth of 5.3%. The proportion per 100k also slightly decreased from 1.41 in 2000 to 1.35 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,061 | #8,297 | -2.93% |
| Count | 3,792 | 3,993 | 5.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.41 | 1.35 | -4.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roseman
Turning to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates varied changes for the Roseman surname between 2000 and 2010. While there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, by 2010 these groups made up 0.50% and 0.15% of the Roseman population respectively. A significant increase was noted in those identifying with two or more races, rising from 0.71% to 2.15%, an impressive 202.82% change. The percentage of Rosemans identifying as White saw a small decrease from 79.54% to 76.06%. Those identifying as Hispanic rose marginally from 1.61% to 1.68%. Meanwhile, the Black community within the Roseman surname saw a reasonable increase from 17.56% to 19.46%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.54% | 76.06% | -4.38% |
| Black | 17.56% | 19.46% | 10.82% |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 2.15% | 202.82% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 1.68% | 4.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.5% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.15% | 0% |
Roseman ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Roseman is British & Irish, which comprises 30.4% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Ashkenazi Jewish (24.9%) and French & German (23.4%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, Nigerian, and Scandinavian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 30.4% |
| Ashkenazi Jewish | 24.9% |
| French & German | 23.4% |
| Other | 21.2% |
Possible origins of the surname Roseman
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Roseman have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 66.70% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 66.70% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 66.70% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 65.70% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 65.70% |
What Roseman haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Roseman is J-L26, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup J-L26 is descended from haplogroup J-M304. Other common haplogroups include G-P287 and R-CTS241, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Hyman, Lander, Heine, Harman, Otero, Austin, William, Neves, Grey, Dix.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Roseman surname are: H1, H, J1. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins J-M304Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Roseman have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Roseman" Surname 36.2%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Roseman" Surname 15.6%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Roseman" Surname 25.0%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Roseman" Surname 18.5%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Roseman?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Roseman are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition