Explore the Family Name Rosskopf
The meaning of Rosskopf
German: nickname or a habitational name meaning literally ‘horse head’, relating to the ancient custom of placing a horse head on house gables.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rosskopf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rosskopf has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 117,538th most popular with 137 occurrences, while in 2010 it moved up to the 112,568th rank with 156 occurrences, an increase of 4.23% in rank and 13.87% in count. Despite this rise, the proportion per 100k people remained stable at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #117,538 | #112,568 | 4.23% |
| Count | 137 | 156 | 13.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rosskopf
The ethnicity associated with the surname Rosskopf, as provided by the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows that a significant majority identify as White. In 2000, 93.43% identified as White, which decreased slightly to 87.82% in 2010. There was a notable emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010, making up 5.13% of the total. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races dropped from 5.11% in 2000 to 3.21% in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.43% | 87.82% | -6% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.13% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 5.11% | 3.21% | -37.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |