Explore the Family Name Rozelle
The meaning of Rozelle
Altered form of French Roselle or Rosselle or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rozelle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rozelle has experienced a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 17,566 in popularity with a count of 1,476 and a proportion of 0.55 per 100,000. By 2010, the rank fell to 18,971, indicating a decline in popularity by 8%. The total count also slightly decreased to 1,438 representing a drop of 2.57%, while the proportion per 100,000 fell by 10.91% to 0.49.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,566 | #18,971 | -8% |
| Count | 1,476 | 1,438 | -2.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.49 | -10.91% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rozelle
Ethnicity-wise, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that majority of individuals bearing the Rozelle surname identify as White, making up 86.30% in 2010, a slight decrease from 87.40% in 2000. The second largest ethnic identity is Black at 8.41% in 2010, also a small decrease from 8.54% in 2000. Interestingly, there was an emergence of new ethnic identities amongst the Rozelles between 2000 and 2010: Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native each captured roughly 1% of the population. Notably, the Hispanic representation increased by 36.89% during this period, even though it remains a small fraction of the total. Those identifying with two or more races dropped slightly from 1.69% to 1.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.4% | 86.3% | -1.26% |
| Black | 8.54% | 8.41% | -1.52% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 1.67% | 36.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 1.53% | -9.47% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.25% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.83% | 0% |