Find out how popular the last name Roesner is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Roesner.

Roesner, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Roesner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Roesner in America

Roesner is the 24260th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Roesner surname appeared 1,034 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Roesner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Roesner to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Roesner

The surname Roesner is of German origin and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Middle High German word "rose," meaning "rose," and the suffix "-ner," indicating an occupation or place of origin. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who cultivated roses or resided in an area known for rose cultivation.

One of the earliest known references to the Roesner surname can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, Germany, dating back to the 14th century. These records document a certain "Hans Roesner," a respected citizen and merchant in the city during that time period.

The Roesner name also appears in several historical documents from the 16th and 17th centuries in various regions of Germany, such as Bavaria and Saxony. This indicates that the name had spread and become established in different parts of the country over the centuries.

One notable individual with the Roesner surname was Johann Roesner (1575-1637), a German composer and organist who served at the court of the Elector of Saxony. His musical compositions, particularly his organ works, were highly regarded during the Baroque period.

Another prominent figure was Christoph Roesner (1619-1692), a German sculptor and woodcarver renowned for his intricate and ornate carvings adorning churches and public buildings in Dresden and other cities in Saxony.

In the 18th century, Johann Georg Roesner (1738-1819) was a respected theologian and professor at the University of Leipzig. His scholarly works on biblical exegesis and church history were widely influential in academic circles of the time.

The surname Roesner has also been associated with several notable places in Germany. For instance, the village of Roesnergrund in Saxony is believed to have derived its name from an early settler with the Roesner surname.

Over the centuries, various spelling variations of the Roesner surname have emerged, such as Rösner, Roessner, and Roesener. These variations can be attributed to regional dialects, scribal errors, or attempts to adapt the name to different linguistic influences.

While the Roesner surname has its roots firmly planted in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration and various historical events. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply intertwined with the rich cultural heritage of Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Roesner

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Roesner.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Roesner was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Roesner has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Roesner was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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