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

Rosebud, 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 Rosebud surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rosebud in America

Rosebud is the 89069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rosebud surname appeared 208 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 Rosebud.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rosebud 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 Rosebud

The surname Rosebud is an English surname that originated in the late 16th century. It is derived from the combination of two words: "rose," which refers to the beautiful flower, and "bud," meaning an unopened flower. Together, the name signifies a budding rose, symbolizing beauty, purity, and potential.

The earliest known record of the surname Rosebud can be traced back to the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England, where a Thomas Rosebud was mentioned in 1598. This suggests that the name emerged in the East Anglian region of England during the late Tudor period.

In the 17th century, the name Rosebud began to appear in various historical documents and records. One notable example is the presence of a John Rosebud in the Hearth Tax Rolls of 1662, which recorded households liable for a tax based on the number of hearths or fireplaces they had.

During the 18th century, the Rosebud surname spread across England, with several families bearing the name settling in different counties. One prominent figure was William Rosebud (1725-1799), a successful merchant and landowner from Lincolnshire, who established a prosperous trading business and left a substantial estate to his descendants.

In the 19th century, the Rosebud surname gained further recognition with the emergence of notable individuals. One such figure was Elizabeth Rosebud (1815-1892), a pioneering educator who founded one of the first schools for underprivileged children in London. Her efforts to provide education to the less fortunate garnered widespread admiration and paved the way for future educational reforms.

Another significant figure was Sir Thomas Rosebud (1839-1912), a renowned architect who designed numerous iconic buildings across Britain, including the Royal Albert Hall in London. His architectural masterpieces showcased the beauty and grandeur of the Victorian era and left an indelible mark on the nation's architectural heritage.

The Rosebud surname has also been associated with literary figures, such as the acclaimed novelist and playwright, George Rosebud (1867-1934), whose works explored the complexities of human relationships and social issues during the Edwardian era.

In the early 20th century, the Rosebud name gained international recognition with the rise of Sir Alfred Rosebud (1892-1967), a renowned explorer and adventurer who led several expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic regions. His daring exploits and contributions to geographic knowledge earned him worldwide acclaim and numerous honors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rosebud

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

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

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