Explore the Family Name Rosenkrantz
The meaning of Rosenkrantz
German, Danish, and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Rosenkranz and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. This surname is also found in the Netherlands (see Rosenkrans). History: The Rosenkrantz family were powerful and influential throughout northern Europe in the medieval and Renaissance period. They originated in Denmark, but spread to Norway, Sweden, and the Netherlands. Their surname appears in Shakespeare’s tragedy Hamlet. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Emanuel, Hyman, Meyer, Yetta. German Ernst, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Rosenkrantz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rosenkrantz saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 42,529th most common surname, dropping to 47,356th in 2010, which represents an 11.35% decrease. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 480 in 2000 to 448 in 2010, a drop of approximately 6.67%. This indicates that fewer people held the Rosenkrantz surname in 2010 than in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,529 | #47,356 | -11.35% |
| Count | 480 | 448 | -6.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rosenkrantz
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of people with the Rosenkrantz surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a marginal increase from 94.79% to 94.87%. There was a small rise in those identifying as Hispanic, increasing from 3.54% to 4.02%, a change of 13.56%. However, the percentage of people with this surname who identified as Black dropped from 1.25% in 2000 to zero in 2010. The census did not record any individuals with the Rosenkrantz surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.79% | 94.87% | 0.08% |
| Hispanic | 3.54% | 4.02% | 13.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.25% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |