Explore the Family Name Rosenbauer
The meaning of Rosenbauer
German: occupational name for a rose grower, from Middle High German rōse ‘rose’ + būr ‘farmer’ (see Bauer). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Rainer.
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How common is the last name Rosenbauer in the United States?
The Rosenbauer surname ranked 61,544th in popularity in the year 2000, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. By 2010, it had dropped to rank 68,345, marking a decrease of 11.05%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased over the decade, from 305 to 288, a decline of 5.57%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease, from 0.11 to 0.1, a drop of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,544 | #68,345 | -11.05% |
| Count | 305 | 288 | -5.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rosenbauer
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Rosenbauer surname identified as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, this figure was at 95.74%, and by 2010, it had increased slightly to 97.22%. There were no recorded Rosenbauers who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of those years. In 2000, 1.64% identified as Hispanic, but this percentage decreased to zero by 2010. No Rosenbauers identified as being of two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.74% | 97.22% | 1.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.64% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |