Explore the Family Name Rozier
The meaning of Rozier
1. English (Suffolk): from Middle English rose ‘rose’ + -er, perhaps a topographic name for someone who lived in a place where wild roses grew. See Rose. 2. French: variant of Rosier. History: This surname (see 2 above) is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rozier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Rozier' has moderately shifted in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 7388 with a count of 4159 and a proportion per 100k of 1.54. However, by 2010, its rank had slightly dropped to 7575 despite an increase in count to 4386, resulting in a change rate of -2.53 for rank and 5.46 for count. The proportion per 100k also decreased to 1.49, indicating a drop of 3.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,388 | #7,575 | -2.53% |
| Count | 4,159 | 4,386 | 5.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.54 | 1.49 | -3.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rozier
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Rozier', data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some fluctuation over the ten-year period. In 2000, the majority of individuals identified as Black (54.70%), followed by White (41.69%), with Hispanic (1.03%), Two or more races (2.00%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.24%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.34%) trailing behind. By 2010, there was minimal change in the percentage of Black identifiers (54.90%) and a slight decrease in White identifiers (39.92%). Notably, there was a significant increase among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (rising to 0.48%) and Hispanic (rising to 1.82%), while the proportion of those identifying as two or more races also increased to 2.55%. The proportion of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a minor decrease to 0.32%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 54.7% | 54.9% | 0.37% |
| White | 41.69% | 39.92% | -4.25% |
| Two or More Races | 2% | 2.55% | 27.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.03% | 1.82% | 76.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.24% | 0.48% | 100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.34% | 0.32% | -5.88% |