Explore the Family Name Rossen
The meaning of Rossen
1. German: habitational name from a place so named in former East Prussia. 2. English: variant of Rosson.
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How common is the last name Rossen in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rossen experienced a modest increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The count of individuals with this surname grew by approximately 3.14%, from 477 in 2000 to 492 in 2010. Despite this growth, Rossen's rank among all surnames slipped slightly, moving from 42757th most popular in 2000 to 43811th in 2010, a change of -2.47%. The proportion of Rossens per 100,000 people also dipped by 5.56%, suggesting that while the absolute number of Rossens grew, their prevalence compared to other surnames declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,757 | #43,811 | -2.47% |
| Count | 477 | 492 | 3.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rossen
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts among those carrying the Rossen surname between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White accounted for the majority of Rossens, although their percentage dropped slightly from 93.92% to 91.46%. Interestingly, the proportion of Rossens identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, jumping 217.69% from 1.47% to 4.67%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Rossens identifying as Black decreased by 41.90%, from 2.10% in 2000 to 1.22% in 2010. Lastly, those identifying with two or more races increased modestly from 1.26% to 1.63%. No Rossens identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.92% | 91.46% | -2.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 4.67% | 217.69% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 1.63% | 29.37% |
| Black | 2.1% | 1.22% | -41.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |