Explore the Family Name Rossi
The meaning of Rossi
1. Italian: patronymic or plural form of Rosso. This is the commonest surname in Italy. It is also found in Spain (mainly Cádiz). Compare De Rossi, Rossey, Rossie, and Rossy. 2. American shortened form (and Greek feminine form, denoting ‘the daughter, or wife of’) of Greek Rossis: of Italian origin (see 1 above), although usually assumed to be related to Rhōssos ‘Russian’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Antonio, Rocco, Aldo, Gino, Luigi, Carlo, Carmine, Domenic, Pasquale, Salvatore, Dino.
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How common is the last name Rossi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rossi saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Despite an actual increase of 671 in the count of people with the Rossi name, it dropped from the 1263rd most popular surname in 2000 to the 1348th in 2010. This represents a change of -6.73% in rank, although the count increased by 2.63%. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -6.13%, from 9.46 in 2000 to 8.88 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1,263 | #1,348 | -6.73% |
| Count | 25,512 | 26,183 | 2.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 9.46 | 8.88 | -6.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rossi
When considering the ethnicity associated with the surname Rossi, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a few shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest percentage increases were seen among those identifying as Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with changes of 50.74% and 50.00% respectively. There was also a 36.96% increase in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and a 12.07% increase among those identifying as Black. Meanwhile, the number of individuals identifying as White decreased by -2.47%. Those identifying with two or more ethnic identities also saw a slight decrease of -5.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.6% | 91.29% | -2.47% |
| Hispanic | 4.06% | 6.12% | 50.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 1.1% | -5.17% |
| Black | 0.58% | 0.65% | 12.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.46% | 0.63% | 36.96% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.14% | 0.21% | 50% |
Rossi ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Rossi is Italian, which comprises 36.4% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (23.1%) and French & German (15.5%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Spanish & Portuguese, Ashkenazi Jewish, Scandinavian, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Italian | 36.4% |
| British & Irish | 23.1% |
| French & German | 15.5% |
| Other | 24.9% |
Possible origins of the surname Rossi
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Rossi have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in Italy, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Sicily, Italy | 60.10% |
| Campania, Italy | 55.70% |
| Calabria, Italy | 51.80% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 51.10% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 50.90% |
What Rossi haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Rossi is R-U152, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-U152 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include E-V13 and J-M67, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Weber, Lombardo, Leone, Ricci, Marino, Winkler, Mayer, Romano, Wagner, Hoffman.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Rossi surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Rossi have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Rossi" Surname 40.6%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Rossi" Surname 27.8%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Rossi" Surname 16.3%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Rossi" Surname 15.8%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Rossi?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Rossi are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition