2000
#147,095
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Rosanelli
An Italian surname locational in origin, referring to someone from a place called Rosano.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Rosanelli. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Rosanelli 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Rosanelli in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Rosanelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.4%) and Two or More Races (5.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Rosanelli
The surname Rosanelli has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "rosa," meaning rose, and is likely an occupational surname given to those who cultivated or traded roses.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rosanelli dates back to the 15th century in the city of Florence. In a document from the year 1436, a certain Giovanni Rosanelli is mentioned as a prominent merchant and landowner. This suggests that the family had already established itself as a respected and prosperous lineage by that time.
During the Renaissance period, the Rosanelli family played a significant role in the cultural and artistic life of Florence. Notably, Piero Rosanelli (1458-1521) was a renowned painter and sculptor who contributed to the embellishment of several churches and palaces in the city. His works can still be admired today, showcasing the family's commitment to the arts.
In the 17th century, another member of the Rosanelli family, Antonio Rosanelli (1631-1698), gained recognition as a prominent jurist and legal scholar. He authored several influential treatises on Roman law and served as a judge in the Florentine court system.
The name Rosanelli also has connections to the nearby town of Rosano, located in the province of Florence. It is possible that some branches of the family may have originated from this region, contributing to the development of the surname.
Another notable individual bearing the Rosanelli surname was Girolamo Rosanelli (1789-1857), a Italian politician and diplomat who served as a minister plenipotentiary for the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. He played a crucial role in negotiating various treaties and agreements during his diplomatic career.
Throughout the centuries, the Rosanelli family has produced numerous other individuals who have left their mark in various fields, including literature, academia, and the arts. However, due to the scope of this report, it is not possible to include detailed accounts of all notable figures associated with this surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rosanelli
Among Census respondents with the surname Rosanelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.4%) and Two or More Races (5.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Rosanelli 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 Rosanelli surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.5% · 94
- Hispanic or Latino6.4% · 7
- Two or more races5.5% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Rosanelli
Rosanelli appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+3 bearers (+2.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,674 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+4 bearers (+3.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,323 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #147,095 | 103 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.9%) | Down 6,674 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.8%) | Up 4,323 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 Rosanelli 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 | #149,446 | 2.8% |
| Count | 106 | 110 | 3.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Rosanelli bearers went from 106 to 110 (+3.8% change). The surname moved up 4,323 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #149,446.
FAQ
Rosanelli surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Rosanelli?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Rosanelli. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Rosanelli?
Rosanelli ranks #149,446 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 110 people with the surname Rosanelli. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), 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 Rosanelli.
Has Rosanelli become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Rosanelli went from 106 recorded bearers to 110. That is an increase of 4 (+3.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Rosanelli?
Among Census respondents with the surname Rosanelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.4%) and Two or More Races (5.5%). 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 Rosanelli in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.5% (94 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Rosanelli appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.5%), Hispanic (6.4%), Two or More Races (5.5%). 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 Rosanelli (2000, 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 Rosanelli mean?
An Italian surname locational in origin, referring to someone from a place called Rosano. 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 Rosanelli (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 are called Rosanelli?
You can see how many people are called Rosanelli on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.