Explore the Family Name Rosh
The meaning of Rosh
1. Americanized form of German Rosch, in part of Sorbian origin. 2. Americanized form of Slovenian Roš (see Ros 7). 3. Jewish: either a shortened form of some Ashkenazic surname, or from Hebrew rosh ‘head’. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Herm, Malene. Jewish Meyer.
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How common is the last name Rosh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Rosh" has remained relatively stable in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 67,113th in popularity and slightly shifted to 67,126th in 2010 - a negligible decrease of 0.02%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also saw a mild rise from 275 to 294 people – an increase of roughly 6.91%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #67,126 | -0.02% |
| Count | 275 | 294 | 6.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rosh
Shifting focus to the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Rosh," the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates notable changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the predominant ethnicity was White at 86.55%, which increased to 88.44% by 2010. The Hispanic representation also rose from 4.73% to 5.78%. Interestingly, individuals identifying as Black dropped significantly from 7.27% to 1.70%, while those identifying with two or more races emerged at 1.70% in 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.55% | 88.44% | 2.18% |
| Hispanic | 4.73% | 5.78% | 22.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.7% | 0% |
| Black | 7.27% | 1.7% | -76.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |