Explore the Family Name Rosensteel
The meaning of Rosensteel
Americanized form of German Rosenstiel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rosensteel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, Rosensteel is not a common surname in the United States with its rank at 33,596 out of all surnames in 2010, down by 2.25% from 32,856 in 2000. The total number of people carrying this surname, however, increased slightly from 658 in 2000 to 678 in 2010, marking a growth of 3.04%. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people declined by 4.17%, indicating that the overall growth rate of the population was faster than the growth of the Rosensteel surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,856 | #33,596 | -2.25% |
| Count | 658 | 678 | 3.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rosensteel
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rosensteel. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 96.96% in 2000 to 95.43% in 2010. There were also small increases in the percentages identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races, rising by 55.26% and 61.54% respectively. The proportion of Hispanics using the Rosensteel surname grew from none in 2000 to 1.18% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of Black individuals and American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals remained relatively stable, with the former experiencing a slight decrease of 2.63% and the latter remaining constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.96% | 95.43% | -1.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 1.47% | 61.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.76% | 1.18% | 55.26% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.18% | 0% |
| Black | 0.76% | 0.74% | -2.63% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |