Explore the Family Name Rozema
The meaning of Rozema
Dutch (mainly Groningen and Drenthe) and West Frisian: possibly a topographic or habitational name for someone living at a house distinguished by the sign of a rose, derived from roos ‘rose’ + the Frisian suffix -ma originally denoting ‘(one of the) men of’.
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How common is the last name Rozema in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rozema saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 30,023 to 30,165—a change of -0.47%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.43% during this period, rising from 737 people in 2000 to 777 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 also experienced a slight decline of -3.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,023 | #30,165 | -0.47% |
| Count | 737 | 777 | 5.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.26 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rozema
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Rozema, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority are identified as White, albeit with a small decrease from 97.56% in 2000 to 94.98% in 2010. There was an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander from 1.22% to 1.54% over the same period. Notably, there were no individuals with the Rozema surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, starting from 2010, some respondents began identifying as belonging to two or more races or as Hispanic, both at 1.54% and 1.29% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.56% | 94.98% | -2.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.22% | 1.54% | 26.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |