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

Rosal, 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 Rosal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rosal in America

Rosal is the 25202nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rosal surname appeared 983 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 Rosal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rosal 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 Rosal

The surname ROSAL is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "rosal," which means "rosebush" or "rose garden." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a rose garden or was involved in the cultivation of roses.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname ROSAL can be found in the archives of the Kingdom of Aragon, dating back to the 13th century. In these records, there is mention of a family with the name ROSAL residing in the city of Valencia.

During the 15th century, the ROSAL surname appeared in various historical documents from the region of Castile. One notable reference is in the records of the town of Segovia, where a certain Juan ROSAL was listed as a landowner and respected member of the community.

As the ROSAL family spread throughout Spain, variations in the spelling of the name emerged, such as ROSALES and ROZAL. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistent use of orthography during that time period.

In the 16th century, a famous poet and scholar named Francisco ROSAL (1550-1624) gained recognition for his works on Spanish language and literature. He is known for his book "Origen y Etimología de Todos los Vocablos Originales de la Lengua Castellana," which explored the origins and etymology of Spanish words.

Another notable figure with the ROSAL surname was Diego ROSAL (1608-1670), a Spanish painter who was active during the Golden Age of Spanish art. His works can be found in several churches and museums in Spain.

In the 18th century, a renowned botanist named Juan ROSAL (1725-1804) made significant contributions to the study of plant life in Spain. He authored several books on plant taxonomy and was recognized for his extensive knowledge of the flora of the Iberian Peninsula.

As the ROSAL family spread beyond Spain, the name can also be found in historical records from other Spanish-speaking regions, such as Latin America and the Philippines, which were once part of the Spanish colonial empire.

It is worth noting that the ROSAL surname may also have roots in other European countries, such as Portugal and Italy, where similar-sounding names like ROSALES and ROSALI exist. However, the Spanish origin remains the most widely accepted and documented.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rosal

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

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

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