Explore the Family Name Rossing
The meaning of Rossing
German (Rössing): habitational name from a place so named south of Hanover. This surname is also found in Denmark and Sweden. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Bjorn, Erik.
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How common is the last name Rossing in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rossing has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Rossing was ranked 46,758th most common surname but dropped to rank 47,791 by 2010, a change of -2.21 percent. Regardless of the drop in rank, the frequency of the surname slightly increased from 428 in 2000 to 443 in 2010, showing a growth of 3.5 percent. The proportion per 100k people also decreased by 6.25 percent, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,758 | #47,791 | -2.21% |
| Count | 428 | 443 | 3.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rossing
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reflects that the majority of individuals with the Rossing surname identify as White, accounting for 96.03 percent in 2000 and increasing slightly to 96.84 percent in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations during these years. Interestingly, by 2010 there was a small percentage (1.35 percent) of Asian/Pacific Islanders bearing the Rossing surname, where there had been none recorded in 2000. Conversely, the count of those identifying as two or more races dropped from 2.57 percent in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.03% | 96.84% | 0.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.35% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.57% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |