Explore the Family Name Rosenberry
The meaning of Rosenberry
Americanized form of German Rosenberg. It is found mainly in PA.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rosenberry in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rosenberry has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 14,745 in popularity and increased to 15,223 by 2010, reflecting a decrease of 3.24%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname has risen by 4.71%, from 1,847 in 2000 to 1,934 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased slightly from 0.68 to 0.66.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,745 | #15,223 | -3.24% |
| Count | 1,847 | 1,934 | 4.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.66 | -2.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rosenberry
When examining the ethnicity associated with the surname Rosenberry as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, it's noteworthy that the majority identified as White, although this percentage decreased from 97.51% in 2000 to 95.29% in 2010. During this same period, there was a significant increase in those identifying their ethnicity as two or more races, rising from 0.65% to 1.91%. There was also an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander from 0.70% to 1.14%, and as Hispanic from 0.87% to 1.19%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black dropped to zero in 2010, and no respondents identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.51% | 95.29% | -2.28% |
| Two or More Races | 0.65% | 1.91% | 193.85% |
| Hispanic | 0.87% | 1.19% | 36.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 1.14% | 62.86% |
| Black | 0.27% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |