Explore the Family Name Rosenquist
The meaning of Rosenquist
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements rosen- (combining form of ros ‘rose’) + quist, an old or ornamental spelling of kvist ‘twig’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Anders, Lars, Hakon, Swen, Thor.
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How common is the last name Rosenquist in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rosenquist has seen a slight shift in popularity over a decade. In 2000, the name ranked 17,627 in terms of popularity and increased slightly to 18,354 by 2010, marking a negative change of 4.12%. Concurrently, the number of individuals bearing the surname rose from 1,468 to 1,509, marking a growth of 2.79%. However, when measured proportionally per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the surname decreased from 0.54 to 0.51, which is a drop of 5.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,627 | #18,354 | -4.12% |
| Count | 1,468 | 1,509 | 2.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.51 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rosenquist
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Rosenquist also saw changes between 2000 and 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of persons with this surname identified as White, though the proportion decreased slightly from 95.16% to 94.37%. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a considerable increase, moving from 1.98% in 2000 to 2.58% in 2010, a rise of 30.30%. Similarly, those identifying with two or more races increased from 1.43% to 1.72%, reflecting a 20.28% change. The proportion of Asian/Pacific Islanders remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly from 0.68% to 0.66%. Notably, there were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, both groups accounted for 0.33% of the Rosenquist population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.16% | 94.37% | -0.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.98% | 2.58% | 30.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 1.72% | 20.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.68% | 0.66% | -2.94% |
| Black | 0% | 0.33% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.33% | 0% |