Explore the Family Name Rosetta
The meaning of Rosetta
Italian: from the personal name Rosetta, a pet form of Rosa. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Sal, Nicola.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rosetta in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Rosetta" saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 38,644 in terms of popularity but slipped slightly to rank 39,960 in 2010. This represents a change of -3.41%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Rosetta surname increased from 538 to 549 during this period, a growth of 2.04%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 5.0% from 0.2 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,644 | #39,960 | -3.41% |
| Count | 538 | 549 | 2.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rosetta
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Rosetta" has seen some variations over a decade, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of White individuals with this surname decreased by 12.19%, from 68.03% in 2000 to 59.74% in 2010. There was an increase in the Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations carrying the Rosetta surname. The Hispanic population increased by 38.29% during this period. Similarly, the Black community using the Rosetta surname grew by 11.19%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native group rose by 28.38%. No changes were observed in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.03% | 59.74% | -12.19% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 21% | 26.96% | 28.38% |
| Black | 6.88% | 7.65% | 11.19% |
| Hispanic | 3.16% | 4.37% | 38.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |