Explore the Family Name Roszell
The meaning of Roszell
Americanized form of German Roszel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Roszell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the Roszell surname has seen a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 41,203rd most popular surname with 499 recorded instances, amounting to 0.18 per 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank had slipped to 42,579 despite a small increase in count to 509, resulting in a proportion of 0.17 per 100,000 people. This represented a decline of 3.34% in rank and a decrease of 5.56% in proportion over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,203 | #42,579 | -3.34% |
| Count | 499 | 509 | 2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roszell
The ethnic identity associated with the Roszell surname also experienced some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.59% identified as White, 1.20% as Hispanic and 1.00% as American Indian and Alaskan Native. There were no reported instances of Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnicities, or those identifying as two or more races. However, by 2010, there was a noticeable increase in the Hispanic group, rising to 3.14% which is a whopping growth of 161.67%. The White group reduced slightly to 94.50%, marking a 2.16% decrease. Additionally, there was a 38% growth in the American Indian and Alaskan Native group, and a new addition of 0.98% identifying as two or more races. No change was observed in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Black groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.59% | 94.5% | -2.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 3.14% | 161.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1% | 1.38% | 38% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.98% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |