Explore the Family Name Rosenboom
The meaning of Rosenboom
1. Dutch: topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by the sign of a rose-tree, Dutch rozenboom. 2. North German: variant of Rosenbaum.
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How common is the last name Rosenboom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rosenboom has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 45,149, while in 2010, it fell slightly to rank 46,647, representing a change of -3.32%. Despite this dip in ranking, the actual count of people with the Rosenboom surname increased from 447 in 2000 to 456 in 2010, which is a rise of around 2.01%. However, the proportion per 100k people decreased by approximately 11.76%, from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,149 | #46,647 | -3.32% |
| Count | 447 | 456 | 2.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rosenboom
When it comes to the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Rosenboom, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority identify as white. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96% identified as white, though there was a slight decrease of 1.08% over the decade. Meanwhile, individuals identifying with two or more races increased from 1.12% in 2000 to 1.54% in 2010, showing a growth of 37.50%. The census data showed no identified individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent among the Rosenbooms during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.32% | 96.27% | -1.08% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 1.54% | 37.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |