Explore the Family Name Roskam
The meaning of Roskam
Dutch and North German: from Middle Dutch roscam, Middle High German roskamp ‘currycomb, horsecomb’, either an occupational (or habitational) name for the keeper of an inn named De Roscam or Der Rosskamm (‘The Horsecomb’) in Dutch and German, respectively, or an occupational nickname for a groom or ostler at an inn. Inns would attract custom by offering to groom travelers’ horses.
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How common is the last name Roskam in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Roskam showed a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Roskam was ranked as the 49,057th most popular surname in the United States and had 403 counts. By the year 2010, the rank moved up to 48,256 with an increased count of 438, representing a rise of 8.68%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,057 | #48,256 | 1.63% |
| Count | 403 | 438 | 8.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roskam
The Decennial U.S. Census data also revealed changes in the ethnic identity linked to the surname Roskam from 2000 to 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. However, there has been a small change in the White and Two or More Races categories. Nearly all (97.52% in 2000 and 97.49% in 2010) identify as White, showing a nearly imperceptible decrease of 0.03%. A new category emerged in 2010 with 1.14% identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.52% | 97.49% | -0.03% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |