2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Rosalino
A surname derived from the Spanish words "rosa" and "lino," meaning "rose" and "flaxseed."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Rosalino. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Rosalino 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
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Rosalino in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Rosalino, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 68.4%. The next largest groups are White (24.8%) and Black (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Rosalino
The surname Rosalino originated in Italy during the late Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian word "rosa," meaning rose, likely indicating that the original bearer was associated with the cultivation or sale of roses. The suffix "-lino" suggests a diminutive form, implying "little rose" or a connection to a small rose garden or nursery.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Rosalino can be found in the archives of the city of Siena, where a family by this name is mentioned in a document dated 1412. This document refers to a transaction involving the sale of a vineyard by a certain Guido Rosalino.
In the 16th century, the Rosalino family gained prominence in the city of Naples. Historical records indicate that a certain Giulio Rosalino (1532-1601) was a successful merchant and landowner, who also served as a councilor in the city's government.
The name Rosalino can also be traced back to the town of Rosalino in the province of Salerno, southern Italy. This town likely derived its name from a prominent local family or individual bearing the surname Rosalino, suggesting the surname's close ties to this region.
One of the earliest notable figures with the surname Rosalino was Girolamo Rosalino (1568-1637), a renowned Italian scholar and philosopher from Naples. He authored several works on philosophy, theology, and natural sciences, and was highly regarded in his time.
In the 18th century, a branch of the Rosalino family settled in the Kingdom of Sicily. Francesco Rosalino (1712-1783), a wealthy landowner and vintner from Palermo, is recorded as having donated a substantial sum of money to the construction of a local church.
During the 19th century, the Rosalino surname can be found in various parts of Italy, including Rome, Florence, and Milan. One notable figure from this period was Luigi Rosalino (1825-1899), a painter and art critic from Rome, known for his works depicting scenes from Italian rural life.
Another significant individual was Emilio Rosalino (1871-1942), a prominent lawyer and politician from Milan. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was involved in various legal reforms during the early 20th century.
Throughout its history, the surname Rosalino has been associated with a wide range of professions, including horticulture, viticulture, academia, arts, law, and politics, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who have borne this name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rosalino
Among Census respondents with the surname Rosalino, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 68.4%. The next largest groups are White (24.8%) and Black (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Rosalino 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 Rosalino surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino68.4% · 80
- White24.8% · 29
- Black or African American2.6% · 3
- Two or more races2.6% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Rosalino
Rosalino 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
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+10 bearers (+9.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,358 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+9.3%) | Up 8,358 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 Rosalino 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 | #152,628 | #144,270 | 5.5% |
| Count | 107 | 117 | 9.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Rosalino bearers went from 107 to 117 (+9.3% change). The surname moved up 8,358 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #144,270.
FAQ
Rosalino surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Rosalino?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Rosalino. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Rosalino?
Rosalino ranks #144,270 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 117 people with the surname Rosalino. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), 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 Rosalino.
Has Rosalino become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Rosalino went from 107 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 10 (+9.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Rosalino?
Among Census respondents with the surname Rosalino, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 68.4%. The next largest groups are White (24.8%) and Black (2.6%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Rosalino in the 2020 Census, accounting for 68.4% (80 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Rosalino appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (68.4%), White (24.8%), Black (2.6%). 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 Rosalino (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 Rosalino mean?
A surname derived from the Spanish words "rosa" and "lino," meaning "rose" and "flaxseed." 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 Rosalino (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 common is the surname Rosalino?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people are called Rosalino at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.