Explore the Family Name Rosengrant
The meaning of Rosengrant
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 Rosengrant in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the Rosengrant surname saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 38,464 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to 39,960 - a change of -3.89%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Rosengrant surname increased slightly from 541 in 2000 to 549 in 2010, indicating a growth of 1.48%. However, its overall proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 5%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,464 | #39,960 | -3.89% |
| Count | 541 | 549 | 1.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rosengrant
The ethnicity associated with the Rosengrant surname also experienced shifts during the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, those identifying as White made up the vast majority at 97.04%, but this figure decreased to 95.63% by 2010. Interestingly, in 2010, the census recorded individuals with the Rosengrant surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, both at 0.91%, categories which were absent in 2000. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races also increased from 1.48% in 2000 to 2.55% in 2010. There were no changes in the categories of Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, both remaining at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.04% | 95.63% | -1.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 2.55% | 72.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |