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

Rosborough, 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 Rosborough surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rosborough in America

Rosborough is the 22516th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rosborough surname appeared 1,142 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 Rosborough.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rosborough 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 Rosborough

The surname Rosborough is believed to have originated in Scotland, with the earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be a variant of the Scottish surname Rossborough, which itself is derived from a place name that incorporates the elements "ross," meaning a promontory or headland, and "burgh," meaning a fortified town or castle.

One of the earliest known references to the name Rosborough can be found in the Scottish Church Records from the Parish of Kilwinning, Ayrshire, where a certain Robert Rosborough was recorded as having been baptized in 1612. Additional early records show the name appearing in various spellings, such as Rossborough, Rossburrow, and Rossboro, reflecting the fluid nature of surname spellings in those times.

In the 17th century, the name Rosborough appears to have been particularly concentrated in the regions of Ayrshire, Lanarkshire, and Renfrewshire, with several families bearing the name recorded in parish registers and other local records from those areas. One notable individual from this period was John Rosborough, a merchant and burgess of Glasgow, who was born around 1650 and played an active role in the city's affairs.

As the centuries progressed, the Rosborough name continued to spread across Scotland and beyond, with some families eventually settling in other parts of the British Isles and, later, in various parts of the world as a result of emigration. In the 19th century, for instance, a certain James Rosborough (1812-1887) was a prominent Scottish-born businessman and philanthropist who made his fortune in the cotton trade in Manchester, England.

Other notable individuals bearing the surname Rosborough throughout history include Robert Rosborough (1808-1854), a Scottish-born poet and journalist who lived and worked in Canada; William Rosborough (1829-1908), an Irish-born politician and businessman who served as a member of the New Zealand Parliament; and David Rosborough (1914-1972), a Scottish-born artist and illustrator best known for his work in children's books.

While the Rosborough surname may have had a relatively modest presence compared to some other Scottish surnames, its history and evolution reflect the rich tapestry of Scotland's cultural heritage and the diverse journeys undertaken by families over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rosborough

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

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

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