Explore the Family Name Rosenberger
The meaning of Rosenberger
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from any of the various places called Rosenberg (see Rosenberg).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rosenberger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rosenberger experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rosenberger was ranked 4716th most popular surname and dropped to 4874th by 2010, marking a -3.35% change. However, the count of people with this name increased from 6875 to 7228 in the same period, showing a 5.13% growth. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a small reduction from 2.55 to 2.45, indicating a -3.92% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #4,716 | #4,874 | -3.35% |
| Count | 6,875 | 7,228 | 5.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.55 | 2.45 | -3.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rosenberger
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among those bearing the Rosenberger surname from 2000 to 2010. While the White ethnicity remained dominant at around 96%, there was a slight decrease of -1.08%. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation saw the most significant increase at 110.34%, growing from 0.29% in 2000 to 0.61% in 2010. Other ethnicities such as Hispanic and those identifying with two or more races also saw increases of 41.28% and 61.19%, respectively. However, the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups showed declines, with changes of -15.91% and -17.14% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.16% | 96.11% | -1.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 1.54% | 41.28% |
| Two or More Races | 0.67% | 1.08% | 61.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.29% | 0.61% | 110.34% |
| Black | 0.44% | 0.37% | -15.91% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.35% | 0.29% | -17.14% |
Rosenberger 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 Rosenberger is French & German, which comprises 42.4% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (32.8%) and Eastern European (6.1%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Italian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Spanish & Portuguese, and Greek & Balkan.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 42.4% |
| British & Irish | 32.8% |
| Eastern European | 6.1% |
| Other | 18.7% |
Possible origins of the surname Rosenberger
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 Rosenberger have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 82.30% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 82.30% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 82.30% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 82.30% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 82.30% |
What Rosenberger 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 Rosenberger is R-L2, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-L2 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include I-Z58 and I-M253, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Remy, Crossman, Corey, Ault, Weigel, Lefevre, Roll, Langley, Langford, Crone.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Rosenberger surname are: U2_3_4_7_8_9, H, H1a. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your 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 Rosenberger 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.
"Rosenberger" Surname 50.8%
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.
"Rosenberger" Surname 33.3%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Rosenberger" Surname 20.0%
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.
"Rosenberger" Surname 16.4%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Rosenberger?
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 Rosenberger are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition