Explore the Family Name Rozic
The meaning of Rozic
1. Slovenian (Rožič) and Croatian (Rožić): patronymic from Rože (Croatian also Rožo), an old vernacular short form of the personal names Slovenian Erazem (see Rose 8), Croatian Erazmo, local forms of Latin Erasmus. 2. Slovenian (Rožič) and Croatian (Rožić): nickname or topographic name from a diminutive of rog ‘horn’, as a topographic name possibly denoting someone who lived on a horn-shaped spur or ridge of a hill, or on a pointed piece of land. 3. Slovenian (Rožič) and Croatian (Rožić): metronymic from Roža, a female personal name derived from Slovenian and dialectal Croatian roža ‘rose, flower’. Compare Ruzic. 4. Croatian (Rozić): metronymic from a short form of the female personal name Rozalija (see Rosalia).
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How common is the last name Rozic in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rozic has been on the rise between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 99,725th in terms of prevalence but by 2010, its rank had increased to 93,921st, marking a growth rate of 5.82%. The number of people bearing this surname also grew during this period from 168 to 195, an increase of 16.07%. The proportion per 100,000 population also saw a rise from 0.06 to 0.07, showing a growth of 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #99,725 | #93,921 | 5.82% |
| Count | 168 | 195 | 16.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.07 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rozic
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rozic, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with this name identify as White. This group made up 97.02% of Rozics in 2000 and 92.31% in 2010, indicating a decrease of 4.85%. In 2010, there was a notable emergence of Rozics identifying as Hispanic (4.10%) and those reporting two or more races (3.08%). However, there were no reported Rozics who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.02% | 92.31% | -4.85% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.1% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |