Explore the Family Name Rosiek
The meaning of Rosiek
Polish: from a derivative of rosić ‘to bedew, to spatter, to sprinkle’, probably an occupational name for someone who sprayed a crop of flax during the fulling process.
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How common is the last name Rosiek in the United States?
The surname Rosiek, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, was ranked 73,931st in popularity in the year 2000 and slipped slightly to a rank of 76,029th by 2010, indicating a decrease by 2.84 percent over the period. The number of individuals with this surname, however, saw a slight increase from 244 in 2000 to 253 in 2010, marking a growth of 3.69 percent. Throughout this ten-year span, the distribution per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,931 | #76,029 | -2.84% |
| Count | 244 | 253 | 3.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rosiek
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census information reveals that the overwhelming majority of individuals carrying the Rosiek surname have identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with figures standing at 95.49 percent and 95.65 percent respectively. This indicates a marginal increase of 0.17 percent. There was a small percentage who identified as belonging to two or more races, dropping from 2.46 percent in 2000 to 1.98 percent in 2010, signifying a decline of 19.51 percent. In both census years, there were no recorded instances of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.49% | 95.65% | 0.17% |
| Two or More Races | 2.46% | 1.98% | -19.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |