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

Rosamilia, 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 Rosamilia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rosamilia in America

Rosamilia is the 46314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rosamilia surname appeared 460 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 Rosamilia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rosamilia 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 Rosamilia

The surname Rosamilia is of Italian origin, with its roots tracing back to the island of Sicily in southern Italy. The name is believed to have originated during the medieval period, potentially as early as the 11th or 12th century.

One theory suggests that the name Rosamilia is derived from the Latin words "rosa" meaning rose, and "militia" meaning soldier or knight. It is thought to have been a descriptive surname initially given to individuals who may have been associated with the rose flower or had some connection to the military or knighthood.

Another possibility is that the name Rosamilia evolved from a combination of the Italian words "rosa" and "milia," which could refer to a place name or location where rose bushes or rose gardens were abundant. This connection to a specific geographic area or landmark would have been a common practice in the formation of surnames during that era.

Early records mentioning individuals with the surname Rosamilia can be found in various historical documents from Sicily, such as parish registers, tax records, and legal proceedings. One of the earliest known instances dates back to the mid-13th century, when a certain Guglielmo Rosamilia was mentioned in a land registry document from the city of Palermo.

As the name spread throughout Italy over the centuries, it also took on slight variations in spelling, including Rosamilia, Rosamiglio, and Rosamiglia. Some notable individuals bearing this surname include:

1. Girolamo Rosamilia (1570-1635), a Sicilian poet and playwright known for his works in the Sicilian dialect.
2. Filippo Rosamilia (1728-1802), an Italian architect from Naples who designed several churches and public buildings.
3. Antonio Rosamilia (1810-1884), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Parliament of the Kingdom of Italy.
4. Vincenzo Rosamilia (1859-1923), an Italian painter and sculptor from Palermo, known for his religious-themed works.
5. Maria Rosamilia (1899-1976), an Italian opera singer and soprano who performed at numerous prestigious venues across Europe.

While the surname Rosamilia has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and has become a recognizable name in various communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rosamilia

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

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

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