Explore the Family Name Rosencrans
The meaning of Rosencrans
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 Rosencrans in the United States?
The surname Rosencrans has maintained a steady popularity according to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 26,147 in popularity and slightly rose to 26,143 by 2010, resulting in a small change of 0.02%. The count of people with this surname increased from 880 in 2000 to 936 in 2010, indicating a growth of 6.36%. However, the proportion per 100,000 fell by 3.03%, from 0.33 in 2000 to 0.32 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,147 | #26,143 | 0.02% |
| Count | 880 | 936 | 6.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.32 | -3.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rosencrans
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White fell slightly from 94.77% to 93.70%, a decrease of 1.13%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a modest increase from 3.18% to 3.31%, or 4.09%. Notably, there was a 100% increase in individuals identifying with two or more races, jumping from 0.91% in 2000 to 1.82% in 2010. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native was either suppressed (S) or indicated no change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.77% | 93.7% | -1.13% |
| Hispanic | 3.18% | 3.31% | 4.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 1.82% | 100% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.53% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.57% | 0% | 0% |