Explore the Family Name Rossmiller
The meaning of Rossmiller
Altered form of German Rossmüller: distinguishing nickname for the owner of a mill that was worked by horse power, or possibly a habitational name for someone living at a house named Rossmühle.
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How common is the last name Rossmiller in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rossmiller experienced a minor decline from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked 43,290th in popularity with a count of 470, translating to a proportion of 0.17 per 100,000 people. By 2010, although the count had risen slightly to 481, the rank had fallen to 44,653rd and the proportion per 100,000 people had dropped to 0.16, marking a decrease of 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,290 | #44,653 | -3.15% |
| Count | 470 | 481 | 2.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rossmiller
Regarding ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the Rossmiller surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. In 2000, 97.02% of the bearers of the Rossmiller surname were identified as White, and this figure slightly decreased to 96.47% by 2010. The data shows a marginal presence of the Black community among the bearers, decreasing from 1.49% in 2000 to 1.46% in 2010. In 2010, those identifying as two or more races also appeared in the data with a 1.04% share. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.02% | 96.47% | -0.57% |
| Black | 1.49% | 1.46% | -2.01% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.04% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |