Explore the Family Name Rosmarin
The meaning of Rosmarin
German: metonymic occupational name for a herbalist, from Rosmarin ‘rosemary’ (from Latin ros marinus, literally ‘sea dew’).
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How common is the last name Rosmarin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rosmarin has experienced a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 68,569th most popular surname, but by 2010 it improved its rank to 67,943rd. The count of people with this surname also increased by 8.21% during this period, going from 268 to 290 people. However, the proportion of people per 100,000 with the Rosmarin surname hasn't seen any significant change, remaining at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,569 | #67,943 | 0.91% |
| Count | 268 | 290 | 8.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rosmarin
The ethnicity associated with the Rosmarin surname is predominantly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 95.15% of individuals with the surname identified as White, which increased slightly to 96.55% in 2010. There was no recorded change in the number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there appeared a small emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010, making up 1.72% of those bearing the Rosmarin surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.15% | 96.55% | 1.47% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |