Explore the Family Name Rossbach
The meaning of Rossbach
German: habitational name from any of numerous places called Rossbach or Rosbach. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Gerhard, Dietrich, Ingeburg, Otto, Uwe.
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How common is the last name Rossbach in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rossbach has seen some subtle shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rossbach was ranked as the 27,945th most popular surname in the U.S., but by 2010 it had slipped slightly to 28,729th. However, despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Rossbach surname increased from 808 in 2000 to 829 in 2010, marking a growth of 2.6%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased slightly from 0.3 to 0.28 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,945 | #28,729 | -2.81% |
| Count | 808 | 829 | 2.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.28 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rossbach
When examining the ethnic identities associated with the Rossbach surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnicity. In 2000, approximately 93.94% of individuals with the Rossbach surname identified as White, although this percentage dropped to 90.11% by 2010. Over the same period, there was a notable increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic (from 1.73% to 3.86%) and those reporting two or more races (from 0.99% to 2.05%). Small percentages of this surname are also connected with American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity, which slightly increased from 2.60% to 2.65% over the decade. No Rossbachs identified as either Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.94% | 90.11% | -4.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 3.86% | 123.12% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.6% | 2.65% | 1.92% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 2.05% | 107.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |