Explore the Family Name Rostran
The meaning of Rostran
Hispanic (mainly Nicaragua; Rostrán): probably a derivative of Rostro.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rostran in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rostran has seen a surge in popularity. In the year 2000, Rostran ranked 84,631 in popularity among all surnames in the United States. By 2010, it had risen substantially to rank 67,747, marking an increase of almost 20%. The census count of individuals with the Rostran surname also increased from 206 in 2000 to 291 in 2010, signifying a growth of over 41%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Rostran per 100,000 people grew by 25% in this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,631 | #67,747 | 19.95% |
| Count | 206 | 291 | 41.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.1 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rostran
The ethnic identity composition for the surname Rostran also evolved during this period as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. From 2000 to 2010, there was no record of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, belonging to two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, the number of White individuals with the Rostran surname experienced a significant jump of approximately 34%, increasing from 4.37% in 2000 to 5.84% in 2010. Notably, the majority group remained those identifying as Hispanic, making up 95.15% in 2000 and 94.16% in 2010. While this percentage slightly decreased, it continued to represent the most substantial ethnic identity associated with the surname Rostran.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95.15% | 94.16% | -1.04% |
| White | 4.37% | 5.84% | 33.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |