Explore the Family Name Rosillo
The meaning of Rosillo
Spanish: 1. nickname from rosillo ‘light red’. 2. altered form of Rocillo, a habitational name from a place called Rocillo in Cantabria.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rosillo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rosillo has considerably increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Rosillo ranked 25,221st in popularity with a count of 922, which equated to a proportion of 0.34 per 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank had risen to 20,336th and the count of individuals bearing this surname had grown by approximately 41.76% to 1,307. This represents a proportion increase to about 0.44 per 100,000, marking an increase of 29.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,221 | #20,336 | 19.37% |
| Count | 922 | 1,307 | 41.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.44 | 29.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rosillo
The ethnic identity associated with the Rosillo surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census data predominantly falls under Hispanic, accounting for 93.38% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 93.04% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White increased slightly from 5.53% to 5.74% during the same period. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation also saw an increase from 0.65% in 2000 to 0.84% in 2010. There were no reported changes for those associating with two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 93.38% | 93.04% | -0.36% |
| White | 5.53% | 5.74% | 3.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.65% | 0.84% | 29.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |