2000
#12,093
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,367
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.88
Rare Last name
Rosato
An Italian surname referring to a person with a ruddy or pinkish complexion, or from a place with roses.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,523 Americans carry the last name Rosato. That puts it at #13,282 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.74 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 135,852 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Rosato 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Rosato with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
2.5K
1 in 135,852
Census rank
#13,282
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.2K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,200 bearers of the surname Rosato in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.74 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 13282nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Rosato, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.4%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rosato
Among Census respondents with the surname Rosato, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.4%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Rosato 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 Rosato surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.1% · 1,961
- Hispanic or Latino7.4% · 162
- Two or more races2.1% · 47
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 16
- Black or African American0.5% · 11
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Rosato
Rosato 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
#12,148
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,565
+198 bearers (+8.4%)
Per 100,000 0.87
Rank movement Down 55 places
2020
#13,282
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,200
-365 bearers (-14.2%)
Per 100,000 0.74
Rank movement Down 1,134 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #12,093 | 2,367 | 0.88 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #12,148 | 2,565 | 0.87 | +198 bearers (+8.4%) | Down 55 places |
| 2020 | #13,282 | 2,200 | 0.74 | -365 bearers (-14.2%) | Down 1,134 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 Rosato 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 | #12,148 | #13,282 | -9.3% |
| Count | 2,565 | 2,200 | -14.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.87 | 0.74 | -15.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Rosato bearers went from 2,565 to 2,200 (-14.2% change). The surname moved down 1,134 positions in the national ranking, going from #12,148 to #13,282.
FAQ
Rosato surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Rosato?
Name Census estimates that about 2,523 living Americans carry the surname Rosato. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 135,852 residents.
How common is Rosato?
Rosato ranks #13,282 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.74 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,200 people with the surname Rosato. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,523), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.74 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.74 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Rosato.
Has Rosato become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Rosato went from 2,565 recorded bearers to 2,200. That is a decrease of 365 (-14.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #12,148 to #13,282.
What does the Census say about the background of Rosato?
Among Census respondents with the surname Rosato, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.4%) and Two or More Races (2.1%). 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 Rosato in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.1% (1,961 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Rosato appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.1%), Hispanic (7.4%), Two or More Races (2.1%). 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 Rosato (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 Rosato mean?
An Italian surname referring to a person with a ruddy or pinkish complexion, or from a place with roses. 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 Rosato (0.74 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 Americans have the surname Rosato?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.