Explore the Family Name Rosett
The meaning of Rosett
1. Altered form of French Rouset (via the intermediate form Roset), which is probably derived from Roux. Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. The surname Rouset is very rare in France. 2. Americanized form of Norwegian Roseth.
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How common is the last name Rosett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rosett declined slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rosett was the 90,252nd most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to 97,210th place. This represents a drop of 7.71 percent. The actual number of people named Rosett also fell during this period, from 190 in 2000 to 187 in 2010, a decrease of 1.58 percent. Furthermore, the proportion of people per 100,000 with the surname Rosett decreased by 14.29 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #90,252 | #97,210 | -7.71% |
| Count | 190 | 187 | -1.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rosett
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals bearing the surname Rosett identify as White. In 2000, 97.89 percent of Rosetts identified as such, but this figure dropped slightly to 95.72 percent in 2010. There were no Rosetts identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Additionally, there was no record of any Rosetts identifying with two or more races in these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.89% | 95.72% | -2.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |