Explore the Family Name Rozario

The meaning of Rozario

Hispanic: altered form of Spanish and Portuguese Rosario. This form of the surname is common among Christians in Bangladesh and the former Portuguese colony of Goa and elsewhere in western India. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Antonio, Consuelo, Maria Dominga. Indian Jyoti, Asha, Babita, Shalu, Subodh, Swapan.

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How common is the last name Rozario in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rozario has seen a marked increase in popularity over the years. In the year 2000, Rozario was ranked at 44,273 but by 2010 it had climbed to a rank of 41,303, marking a 6.71% increase in its rank. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 458 in 2000 to 527 in 2010, showing a significant 15.07% growth. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 people increased by 5.88%, moving from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.

20002010Change
Rank#44,273#41,3036.71%
Count45852715.07%
Proportion per 100k0.170.185.88%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rozario

In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were significant shifts within the Rozario surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. The largest group identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander jumped from 57.21% to 71.73%, an increase of 25.38%. The Hispanic percentage also saw a slight increase, moving up from 5.90% to 6.83%. However, the percentages of those identifying as White and Black decreased. The White group dropped from 13.97% to 12.33%, a decrease of 11.74%, while the Black group declined more significantly from 9.17% to 5.31%, a drop of 42.09%. The representation of two or more races was present in 2000 at 13.76% but was not reported in 2010. There was no change in the representation of the American Indian and Alaskan Native groups, remaining at 0% in both 2000 and 2010.

20002010Change
Asian/Pacific Islander57.21%71.73%25.38%
White13.97%12.33%-11.74%
Hispanic5.9%6.83%15.76%
Black9.17%5.31%-42.09%
Two or More Races13.76%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%