Explore the Family Name Rosenkranz
The meaning of Rosenkranz
1. German and Danish: from Middle Low German rōsenkranz ‘wreath, rosary’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a wreath or rosary maker, or a topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by the sign of a wreath or in a place called with this word. This surname is also found in the Netherlands (see Rosenkrans), where it is very rare. See also Rosenkrantz. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): adoption of the German surname (see 1 above), or an artificial name from the German word Rosenkranz ‘wreath’. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Kurt, Hans, Helmut, Otto, Wessel.
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How common is the last name Rosenkranz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rosenkranz has experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It was ranked as the 21,142nd most popular surname in 2000, but had dropped to 22,770th place by 2010, a change of -7.7%. The number of people with this surname also fell slightly during this time period. There were 1,157 individuals with the last name Rosenkranz in 2000, which decreased to 1,125 by 2010, a decline of roughly 2.77%. For every 100,000 people, there were approximately 0.43 individuals named Rosenkranz in 2000, but by 2010 that number had decreased to about 0.38 individuals, a drop of about 11.63%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,142 | #22,770 | -7.7% |
| Count | 1,157 | 1,125 | -2.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.38 | -11.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rosenkranz
According to the same Decennial U.S. Census data, the ethnic identity associated with the Rosenkranz surname saw some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this last name identified as White (96.20%), followed by those who identified as Hispanic (1.38%) and those who reported two or more races (1.04%). By 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as White had slightly dropped to 95.02%, while the proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic had increased significantly to 2.31%. Additionally, a small percentage started identifying as Black (0.89%). However, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, unlike in 2000 when they made up 0.86% of the Rosenkranz population. There were no individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.2% | 95.02% | -1.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 2.31% | 67.39% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 1.07% | 2.88% |
| Black | 0% | 0.89% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.86% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |