Explore the Family Name Rosensweig
The meaning of Rosensweig
Altered form of Jewish Rosenzweig. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Meyer, Rebekah, Smadar.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rosensweig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rosensweig has experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 64,750 in terms of commonality but dropped to 69,579 in 2010, marking a 7.46% drop. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also fell from 287 to 282, a decline of 1.74%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also decreased by 9.09%, from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,750 | #69,579 | -7.46% |
| Count | 287 | 282 | -1.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rosensweig
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rosensweig, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is predominantly tied to those identifying as White. In 2000, 96.86% of those with the Rosensweig surname identified as White, and this percentage slightly increased to 97.16% by 2010. A smaller percentage identified as Hispanic, increasing from 2.09% in 2000 to 2.48% in 2010. There were no recorded changes in the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.86% | 97.16% | 0.31% |
| Hispanic | 2.09% | 2.48% | 18.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |