Explore the Family Name Rossello
The meaning of Rossello
1. Italian: from a diminutive of Rosso. 2. Catalan (Rosselló): habitational name from the Pyrenean district of El Rosselló, or from a town named Rosselló, in Lleida province, Catalonia (Spain). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Bernardo, Juan, Miguel, Pedro, Ana, Guillermo, Manuel, Rafael, Salvador, Zoilo. Italian Carmelo, Dante.
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How common is the last name Rossello in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rossello has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Its rank dropped by approximately 1.11%, from 54,152 in 2000 to 54,752 in 2010. However, the count of people with this surname increased by about 5.32%, from 357 individuals in 2000 to 376 in 2010. The proportion of Rossellos per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.13 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,152 | #54,752 | -1.11% |
| Count | 357 | 376 | 5.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rossello
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Rossello surname identified as White, with a minor decrease from 68.91% in 2000 to 68.62% in 2010. The next highest ethnic identity was Hispanic, which saw a rise of 5.84%, from 26.89% in 2000 to 28.46% in 2010. There were no reported changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities, with these categories remaining at zero for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.91% | 68.62% | -0.42% |
| Hispanic | 26.89% | 28.46% | 5.84% |
| 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% |