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

Roseboro, 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 Roseboro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Roseboro in America

Roseboro is the 16100th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Roseboro surname appeared 1,798 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 Roseboro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Roseboro 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 Roseboro

The surname Roseboro originated in England during the late medieval period, particularly in the county of Yorkshire. It is believed to be a locational name derived from a place called Roseborough or Rosebury, which likely referred to a manor or settlement where wild roses grew abundantly.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Yorkshire Feet of Fines from 1347, where a Robert de Roseburgh is mentioned. This document was a legal record of land transfers and conveyances in medieval England, indicating that the Roseboro name was associated with landowners or tenants of that era.

In the 16th century, the Roseboro surname appeared in various parish records and tax rolls across Yorkshire. Notable individuals from this period include William Roseborough (1512-1586), a prosperous wool merchant, and Jane Roseburye (1539-1602), who was involved in a legal dispute over property inheritance.

As the centuries progressed, variations in spelling emerged, including Roseburgh, Rosebury, and Rosebrough. These variations likely resulted from regional dialects and the inconsistencies in record-keeping at the time.

During the 17th century, the Roseboro name spread beyond Yorkshire as families migrated to other parts of England and even to the American colonies. One notable figure was John Roseboro (1628-1692), a Puritan settler who arrived in Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1635 and later became a prominent landowner and magistrate.

In the 18th century, the Roseboro surname gained further prominence with the rise of Thomas Roseboro (1734-1809), a successful merchant and ship owner from Bristol, England. His business ventures extended across the Atlantic, and he played a significant role in the transatlantic trade during the colonial era.

Another notable individual from this period was Elizabeth Roseboro (1757-1832), a renowned artist and portraitist who became a member of the Royal Academy of Arts in London.

As the Industrial Revolution took hold in the 19th century, the Roseboro name continued to spread across England and beyond. William Roseboro (1798-1874) was a pioneering engineer who contributed to the development of early steam engines and played a crucial role in the advancement of transportation during the Industrial Age.

These are just a few examples of the diverse individuals who have carried the Roseboro surname throughout history, highlighting its rich heritage and the various contexts in which it has been present over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Roseboro

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

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

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