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

Rosato, 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 Rosato surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rosato in America

Rosato is the 12148th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rosato surname appeared 2,565 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 Rosato.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rosato 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 Rosato

The surname Rosato is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval era. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Campania and Lazio, particularly in and around the city of Naples.

The name Rosato is derived from the Italian word "rosato," which means "of a pinkish or rosy color." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone with a reddish complexion or perhaps someone who had a fondness for the color pink or rose.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Rosato can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Barese, a collection of medieval documents from the city of Bari, dated to the 13th century. In this record, a certain "Petrus Rosatus" is mentioned, indicating the presence of the surname in Southern Italy during that time period.

In the 15th century, the name appears in various records from the Kingdom of Naples, such as the Cedolario di Tesoreria, which documented financial transactions. One notable figure from this era was Girolamo Rosato, a renowned jurist and legal scholar who lived in Naples between 1470 and 1541.

During the Renaissance period, the Rosato name gained further prominence with the emergence of several notable individuals. One such figure was Francesco Rosato, a renowned architect and engineer from Campania who lived from 1508 to 1578. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and fortifications in Naples and its surrounding areas.

Another notable bearer of the Rosato surname was Pietro Antonio Rosato, a 16th-century painter and fresco artist from the town of Campobasso in the Molise region. His works adorned several churches and palaces throughout Southern Italy, showcasing his exceptional artistic talent.

In the 17th century, the Rosato name can be found in various records from the Papal States, indicating the spread of the surname beyond the Kingdom of Naples. One notable figure from this era was Domenico Rosato, a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Roman Curia during the pontificate of Pope Innocent XI.

As the centuries progressed, the Rosato surname continued to be present throughout various regions of Italy, with individuals bearing the name making contributions in fields such as art, literature, and academia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rosato

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

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

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