Explore the Family Name Rozum
The meaning of Rozum
Polish, Czech, Slovak, and Rusyn (from Slovakia): nickname for an intelligent person, from rozum ‘mind, intelligence’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Ewa, Lech, Wladyslaw.
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How common is the last name Rozum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rozum experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rozum ranked 59,611 among all surnames in the United States, but by 2010 it dropped to rank 59,742, indicating a change of -0.22%. However, the actual count of individuals carrying the Rozum surname increased from 317 in 2000 to 338 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 6.62%. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 8.33%, moving from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,611 | #59,742 | -0.22% |
| Count | 317 | 338 | 6.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rozum
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority of individuals with the Rozum surname self-identify as White. This group represented 96.53% of the Rozums in 2000, growing slightly to 97.04% by 2010. A small percentage (1.58%) identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000; however, this figure was not present in the 2010 data. It's noteworthy to mention that there was an emergence of Hispanic self-identification within the Rozum surname bearers in 2010, accounting for 1.78%, whereas no such identification was recorded in 2000. No individuals with the Rozum surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.53% | 97.04% | 0.53% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.78% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |