Explore the Family Name Rosenstiel
The meaning of Rosenstiel
German: from Middle High German rōsenstil ‘rose stem’, presumably a nickname, with any of several possible uses: possibly with reference to physical appearance or personality, or an occupational nickname for a seller of roses.
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How common is the last name Rosenstiel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rosenstiel saw a shift in its popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 60,230th most popular surname in the US, but by 2010, it dropped to the 64,721st position, indicating a decrease of about 7.46%. The total count of people bearing the surname also slightly decreased from 313 in 2000 to 307 in 2010, marking a decline of nearly 1.92%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also experienced a reduction, slipping from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, which is equivalent to a fall of 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,230 | #64,721 | -7.46% |
| Count | 313 | 307 | -1.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rosenstiel
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rosenstiel, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, it majorly identifies with the White ethnicity, showing a slight increase from 91.69% in 2000 to 91.86% in 2010. There's also a notable representation within the Hispanic community, rising from 6.07% in 2000 to 6.51% in 2010. A new occurrence in 2010 was the appearance of the surname among those identifying with two or more races, represented by 1.63%. However, there were no recorded instances of the surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.69% | 91.86% | 0.19% |
| Hispanic | 6.07% | 6.51% | 7.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.63% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |