2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Roosendaal
A Dutch toponymic surname referring to someone from the city of Roosendaal in North Brabant.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Roosendaal. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Roosendaal surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Roosendaal in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Roosendaal, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Roosendaal
The surname Roosendaal originates from the Netherlands, dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Dutch place name "Roosendaal," which means "valley of roses." This town is located in the province of Noord-Brabant, in the southern part of the Netherlands.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname Roosendaal can be traced back to the 1500s, when it appeared in various municipal records and documents from the town of the same name. It is believed that the name was initially adopted by families residing in or near the town of Roosendaal.
One of the earliest known bearers of the surname Roosendaal was Jan Roosendaal (1565-1632), a Dutch merchant and trader who was involved in the lucrative spice trade between the Netherlands and the East Indies. His successful business ventures contributed to the economic prosperity of the town of Roosendaal during the Dutch Golden Age.
In the 17th century, the Roosendaal family emerged as a prominent noble family in the region. Notable members include Willem van Roosendaal (1609-1678), who served as the mayor of Roosendaal and played a significant role in the town's governance and development.
Another historical figure with the surname Roosendaal was Pieter Roosendaal (1725-1799), a renowned Dutch painter known for his landscapes and genre scenes. His works are part of the collections of several prestigious museums, including the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, the surname Roosendaal spread beyond the town of its origin as families migrated to other parts of the Netherlands and even abroad. One notable individual was Hendrik Roosendaal (1810-1885), a Dutch-born civil engineer who played a crucial role in the construction of the first railway line in Belgium.
Throughout its history, the surname Roosendaal has been associated with various professions, including merchants, artists, politicians, and engineers. While the name originated from a specific place in the Netherlands, it has since become a part of the rich cultural tapestry of the Dutch people and their diaspora.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Roosendaal
Among Census respondents with the surname Roosendaal, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Roosendaal bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Roosendaal surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.5% · 99
- Two or more races5.6% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Roosendaal
Roosendaal appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,130 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Up 2,130 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Roosendaal surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #153,769 | #151,639 | 1.4% |
| Count | 106 | 107 | 0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Roosendaal bearers went from 106 to 107 (+0.9% change). The surname moved up 2,130 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #151,639.
FAQ
Roosendaal surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Roosendaal?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Roosendaal. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Roosendaal?
Roosendaal ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 107 people with the surname Roosendaal. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Roosendaal.
Has Roosendaal become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Roosendaal went from 106 recorded bearers to 107. That is an increase of 1 (+0.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Roosendaal?
Among Census respondents with the surname Roosendaal, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Roosendaal in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.5% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Roosendaal appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.5%), Two or More Races (5.6%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Roosendaal (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Roosendaal mean?
A Dutch toponymic surname referring to someone from the city of Roosendaal in North Brabant. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Roosendaal (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Roosendaal?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.