Explore the Family Name Rosselle
The meaning of Rosselle
1. Altered form of English Rossell. 2. French: from the feminine form of Rossel and a variant of Rousselle. Compare Rozelle.
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How common is the last name Rosselle in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rosselle has increased significantly over the past decade. In 2000, Rosselle ranked as the 84,631st most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to become the 74,141st most popular, reflecting a change of about 12.39%. The total count of individuals with this surname also rose from 206 to 261 during this period, marking an increase of 26.7%. Notably, the proportion of people named Rosselle per 100,000 individuals also grew by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,631 | #74,141 | 12.39% |
| Count | 206 | 261 | 26.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rosselle
When examining the ethnicity associated with the surname Rosselle according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, we find that overwhelmingly, it is associated with individuals who identify as White. This remained relatively constant between 2000 and 2010, with the percentage barely changing from 90.78% to 90.80%. The only other significant ethnic identity represented among those with the Rosselle surname was Hispanic, which saw an increase from 5.83% in 2000 to 8.43% in 2010. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and Two or more races all reported negligible or zero percentages for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.78% | 90.8% | 0.02% |
| Hispanic | 5.83% | 8.43% | 44.6% |
| 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% |