Explore the Family Name Rosencrance
The meaning of Rosencrance
Americanized form of German, Danish, Dutch (ultimately Danish), or Jewish Rosenkranz and Rosenkrantz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rosencrance in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rosencrance has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 61,376th most popular, with 306 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had risen to 59,742 with an increase of 2.66% and the count of individuals with this surname also rose by 10.46% to 338. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,376 | #59,742 | 2.66% |
| Count | 306 | 338 | 10.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rosencrance
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of people with the surname Rosencrance identify as White. In 2000, nearly 98.69% of Rosencrances identified as White - a figure which slightly decreased to 97.04% by 2010. There's been a small emergence of diversity within the Rosencrance surname between 2000 and 2010, with a recorded 1.48% identifying with two or more races in 2010. The census data does not show any individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.69% | 97.04% | -1.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |