Explore the Family Name Rosse
The meaning of Rosse
1. German: topographic name from Middle High German rœsse ‘kiln’, in particular one used for drying hemp and flax or for burning lime. 2. English and Scottish (Lanarkshire): variant of Ross. 3. Dutch: variant of Ros. 4. Dutch (Van Rosse): variant of Van Rossum. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Dirk, Joris.
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How common is the last name Rosse in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rosse has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 33,333 in popularity and slipped to 41,038 in 2010, representing a drop of 23.12%. The count of individuals with the surname also fell from 646 to 531 during this period, marking a 17.8% decline. Consequently, the proportion of people named Rosse per 100,000 residents decreased by 25% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,333 | #41,038 | -23.12% |
| Count | 646 | 531 | -17.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.18 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rosse
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Rosse, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, has experienced some shifts from 2000 to 2010. Most bearers of the surname identified as White, though this percentage decreased slightly from 78.17% to 76.27%. The number of those who identified as Hispanic increased significantly by 54.45%, moving from 5.73% to 8.85%. Individuals identifying as Black saw a small decrease from 12.85% to 11.68%. In the year 2010, 2.64% of people with the Rosse surname identified with two or more races, a category absent in the 2000 data. However, the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped to zero in 2010, down from 1.86% in 2000. The Asian/Pacific Islander category remained stable at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.17% | 76.27% | -2.43% |
| Black | 12.85% | 11.68% | -9.11% |
| Hispanic | 5.73% | 8.85% | 54.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.64% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.86% | 0% | 0% |