Explore the Family Name Rosenkoetter
The meaning of Rosenkoetter
German: occupational name for a farm laborer (see Koetter), with the distinguishing epithet Rosen- ‘roses’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rosenkoetter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rosenkoetter saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 85,643, but by 2010 it had slipped to 90,495, reflecting a decrease of 5.67%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 203 to 204 over the decade, showing a growth rate of 0.49%. However, the proportion of Rosenkoetters per 100,000 population declined by 12.5%, moving from 0.08 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,643 | #90,495 | -5.67% |
| Count | 203 | 204 | 0.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rosenkoetter
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Rosenkoetter surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly White. In 2000, 99.51% of Rosenkoetters identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly to 97.06% by 2010. There were no individuals with this surname who reported being Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The data also shows no change in those identifying as two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.51% | 97.06% | -2.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |