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

Roosa, 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 Roosa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Roosa in America

Roosa is the 15748th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Roosa surname appeared 1,851 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Roosa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Roosa 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 Roosa

The surname ROOSA originated in the Netherlands and Belgium, with its earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Dutch word "roos," which means "rose." This name was likely given to individuals who lived near rose gardens or areas known for cultivating roses.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ROOSA surname can be found in the Dutch town of Leiden, where a merchant named Pieter Roosa was documented in 1563. In the same century, the name appeared in various town records across the Netherlands, suggesting a widespread presence.

The ROOSA surname also has historical ties to the city of Antwerp in Belgium. In 1624, a merchant named Jan Roosa was recorded as residing in the city, indicating the name's presence in the region during that period.

In the late 17th century, the ROOSA surname began appearing in colonial records of New Netherland (present-day New York). One of the earliest documented individuals with this surname was Hendrick Roosa, a Dutch settler who arrived in the colony in 1673 and established a homestead along the Hudson River.

Another notable figure with the ROOSA surname was Jan Roosa, a Dutch soldier who served in the American Revolutionary War. Born in 1752 in the town of Leiden, he immigrated to the British colonies in North America and fought as a part of the Continental Army.

In the 19th century, the ROOSA surname gained prominence in the United States, with several individuals making significant contributions. One such figure was Peter Roosa (1805-1884), a prominent lawyer and politician from New York who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives.

Another notable individual was John Roosa (1831-1908), a prominent physician and medical educator from New York. He served as the president of the New York Academy of Medicine and played a crucial role in establishing the New York Polyclinic Medical School.

Throughout history, the ROOSA surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, from merchants and soldiers to lawyers and physicians. While its origins can be traced back to the Netherlands and Belgium, the name has spread across the globe, with individuals bearing the ROOSA surname making significant contributions in various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Roosa

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

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 Roosa 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 Roosa 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 Roosa was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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