Explore the Family Name Rosenwinkel
The meaning of Rosenwinkel
German: probably a topographic name for someone who lived in a secluded place (Middle High German winkel ‘nook, corner’) where roses grew. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Gerda, Hans, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Rosenwinkel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rosenwinkel has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 55,849th in terms of prevalence and this slipped to 57,516th in 2010 - marking a drop of approximately 3%. However, the number of individuals with this last name increased from 343 in 2000 to 354 in 2010, showing a growth of around 3.21%. Though this indicates an increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 7.69%, further suggesting a decline in popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,849 | #57,516 | -2.98% |
| Count | 343 | 354 | 3.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rosenwinkel
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the Rosenwinkel surname identify as White, which has seen a marginal increase from 97.08% in 2000 to 97.74% in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more ethnicities have slightly dropped from 1.75% to 1.41% in the same period. The records indicate no individuals with this surname are of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity during both census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.08% | 97.74% | 0.68% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 1.41% | -19.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |