Explore the Family Name Rosero
The meaning of Rosero
Spanish: 1. from a derivative of rosa ‘rose’. 2. possibly also from rosero ‘gatherer of saffron crocus flowers’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Luis, Jaime, Carlos, Cesar, Manuel, Alfredo, Amparo, Ana, Angelina, Bernardo, Eduardo, Galo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rosero in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rosero has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 23,863rd and by 2010, it jumped to the 19,166th spot, a change of about 19.68%. The number of people carrying this surname also grew, from 988 in 2000 to 1,417 in 2010, reflecting a 43.42% increase. Similarly, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people rose from 0.37 to 0.48, marking a 29.73% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,863 | #19,166 | 19.68% |
| Count | 988 | 1,417 | 43.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.48 | 29.73% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rosero
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Rosero, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identifies as Hispanic, seeing a slight increase from 84.21% in 2000 to 86.73% in 2010. The percentage of those with Asian/Pacific Islander and White ethnic identities slightly declined during these years, while the proportion identifying as Black halved. Those acknowledging two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native were notably absent in the 2010 data, whereas they had been present, albeit in small proportions, in the 2000 statistics.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 84.21% | 86.73% | 2.99% |
| White | 6.58% | 5.58% | -15.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.77% | 5.36% | -7.11% |
| Black | 2.02% | 1.06% | -47.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.61% | 0% | 0% |