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

Rosco, 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 Rosco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rosco in America

Rosco is the 73215th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rosco surname appeared 265 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 Rosco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rosco 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 Rosco

The surname Rosco originated in England during the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "rose" and "cot," meaning a small cottage or dwelling near rose bushes or a rose garden. The earliest known spelling variations include Roscoe, Roscow, and Rosko.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Rosco name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a detailed survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This suggests that the name had already established itself in various parts of the country by the late 11th century.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, several Rosco families were documented as landowners and tenants in counties such as Lancashire, Cheshire, and Yorkshire. The name was often associated with rural areas and villages, reflecting its roots as a descriptive surname.

In the 16th century, a notable bearer of the Rosco surname was William Roscoe (1753-1831), an English historian, banker, and botanist from Liverpool. He is best known for his influential biographies of Lorenzo de' Medici and Leo X, which helped revive interest in the Italian Renaissance.

Another prominent figure was James Roscoe (1820-1906), a British politician and reformer who served as a Member of Parliament for Liverpool and campaigned for social and educational reforms. He was also a supporter of the Chartist movement, which advocated for greater political rights for working-class men.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, the Rosco surname was also found in various parts of Scotland, particularly in the Borders region. One notable Scottish bearer was Robert Roscoe (1818-1878), a poet and writer from Hawick, who published works celebrating the traditions and landscapes of the Scottish Borders.

The Rosco name has also been associated with several place names in England, such as Roscoe Green in Lancashire and Roscoe Farm in Cheshire. These place names likely derived from the surname itself, reflecting the presence of Rosco families in these areas over the centuries.

Throughout history, the Rosco surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, politicians, writers, and intellectuals. While its origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages, it has endured and spread across different regions, contributing to the rich tapestry of English and Scottish surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rosco

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

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

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