Explore the Family Name Rossey
The meaning of Rossey
1. French: variant of Rosey, a habitational name from Rosey, a place in Haute-Saône. This surname is very rare in France. 2. French (mainly Nord): from a derivative of Old French ros ‘red’. This surname is rare in France. It is also found in Belgium (mainly Flanders). 3. Americanized form of Italian Rossi. Compare Rossie. Some characteristic forenames: French Michel.
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How common is the last name Rossey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rossey saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 62,577 in popularity and this dropped to 72,771 by 2010, a decline of 16.29%. The number of people carrying the Rossey surname also witnessed a drop. In 2000, there were a recorded 299 individuals with the surname, which fell to 267 by 2010, indicating a decrease of 10.7%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, showing an 18.18% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #72,771 | -16.29% |
| Count | 299 | 267 | -10.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rossey
In terms of ethnicity, according to the U.S. Decennial Census, the Rossey surname was primarily associated with those identifying as White, accounting for 97.32% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 97.75% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, belonging to two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.32% | 97.75% | 0.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |