Explore the Family Name Rosenson
The meaning of Rosenson
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): metronymic from the Yiddish female personal name Royze ‘rose’ + German Sohn ‘son’. 2. In some cases possibly also Swedish: from the ornamental name Rosen + son ‘son’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman, Levi.
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How common is the last name Rosenson in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rosenson has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked at 87,348, but by 2010, it had dropped to 100,791, reflecting a decrease of 15.39 percent. The total number of people with this surname also shrank during this period from 198 to 179, a drop of 9.6 percent. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Rosenson per 100,000 individuals also decreased by 14.29 percent, going from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #87,348 | #100,791 | -15.39% |
| Count | 198 | 179 | -9.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rosenson
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals information about the ethnic identity associated with the Rosenson surname. As of 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, a vast majority, 97.98 percent in 2000 and 97.21 percent in 2010, identified as White. Therefore, over the decade, there was a slight decrease of 0.79 percent in the number of individuals with the Rosenson surname identifying as White.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.98% | 97.21% | -0.79% |
| 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% |