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

Rosati, 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 Rosati surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rosati in America

Rosati is the 10968th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rosati surname appeared 2,900 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Rosati.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rosati 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 Rosati

The surname Rosati is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the region of Tuscany, particularly in the cities of Florence and Siena. The name is derived from the Italian word "rosa," meaning rose, and is likely associated with individuals who cultivated roses or lived in areas abundant with rose gardens.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Rosati can be found in the historic documents of the Florentine Republic, dating back to the 13th century. In these records, various individuals bearing the name Rosati are listed as landowners, merchants, and artisans, suggesting the name's prevalence among the affluent and influential families of the time.

During the Renaissance period, the Rosati name gained prominence in the artistic and scholarly circles of Italy. Notably, Battista Rosati (1508-1573), a renowned painter and architect, was born in Florence and contributed to the artistic legacy of the city through his works adorning churches and palaces.

In the 17th century, the Rosati family expanded beyond the borders of Tuscany, with members settling in other regions of Italy, such as Rome and Naples. One prominent figure from this era was Giuseppe Rosati (1630-1691), a Jesuit scholar and theologian who authored several influential works on philosophy and theology.

As the centuries progressed, the Rosati surname also found its way into the annals of Italian literature. Francesco Rosati (1780-1854), a poet and writer from Siena, gained recognition for his contributions to the literary scene of the 19th century, with his works celebrating the beauty and cultural heritage of his native Tuscany.

Another notable figure bearing the Rosati name was Vincenzo Rosati (1825-1898), a prominent Italian politician and statesman who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and held various ministerial positions during the unification of Italy in the late 19th century.

While the Rosati surname has its roots firmly planted in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and diaspora, with descendants of the original Italian lineages now found in countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rosati

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

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

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