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

Rosada, 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 Rosada surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rosada in America

Rosada is the 98099th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rosada surname appeared 185 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 Rosada.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rosada 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 Rosada

The surname Rosada has its origins in the Spanish language, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the region of Catalonia, which was a part of the Kingdom of Aragon during the 12th and 13th centuries.

Rosada is a feminine form of the noun "rosado," which means "rosy" or "rose-colored" in Spanish. This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive nickname for someone with a rosy complexion or a connection to the rose flower.

One of the earliest known records of the Rosada surname dates back to the 14th century, when it appeared in the Catalan manuscript "Llibre del Repartiment," a document that recorded the distribution of land and properties in the Kingdom of Valencia after the Reconquista.

In the 15th century, the Rosada name can be found in the archives of the city of Barcelona, where several individuals bearing this surname were recorded as artisans, merchants, and members of the local guilds.

During the 16th century, the Rosada family established itself as a prominent lineage in the town of Reus, located in the province of Tarragona, Catalonia. One notable figure from this period was Joan Rosada (1520-1590), a wealthy landowner and benefactor who contributed to the construction of the town's church.

Another significant individual with the Rosada surname was Jaume Rosada (1670-1741), a Catalan sculptor and woodcarver who was renowned for his intricate altarpieces and religious statues, many of which can still be found in churches throughout Catalonia.

In the 19th century, the Rosada name gained international recognition with the birth of Tomás Rosada y Campos (1815-1892), a Spanish military officer and diplomat who served as Spain's ambassador to several countries, including Italy and the United States.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the Rosada surname also spread to various parts of the Americas, particularly to regions that were colonized by Catalan settlers, such as Cuba and Puerto Rico.

Overall, the surname Rosada has a rich history rooted in the Catalan culture and language, with its earliest origins dating back to the medieval period. It has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including artisans, landowners, artists, and diplomats, throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rosada

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

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

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