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

Rosell, 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 Rosell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rosell in America

Rosell is the 15792nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rosell surname appeared 1,844 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 Rosell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rosell 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 Rosell

The surname Rosell originated in Catalonia, a region located in the northeastern corner of Spain. It is believed to have emerged sometime around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Catalan word "rosella," which means a small rose, referring to the fragrant flower. This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a nickname or a descriptive term for someone who lived near rose bushes or was associated with the cultivation or selling of roses.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Rosell can be found in a document from the year 1258, which mentions a certain Bernat Rosell residing in the town of Girona, located in the heart of Catalonia. This region was known for its thriving rose trade during the medieval period, further reinforcing the connection between the name and the flower.

In the 14th century, the name Rosell appeared in various municipal records and tax rolls across Catalonia, indicating its widespread use among the local population. Some notable individuals from this time period include Jaume Rosell, a merchant from Barcelona who was involved in the lucrative spice trade with the Middle East, and Pere Rosell, a respected lawyer who served as a legal advisor to the Count of Barcelona.

As the centuries passed, the Rosell surname spread beyond the borders of Catalonia and into other parts of Spain, as well as to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One notable figure was Pedro Rosell y Soler (1807-1886), a Spanish historian and writer who authored several books on the history of Spain and its territories.

In the 19th century, the Rosell name appeared in various parts of Latin America, with individuals such as José Rosell (1838-1907), a prominent Venezuelan politician and lawyer, and Enrique Rosell (1872-1940), a Chilean composer and conductor who made significant contributions to the development of classical music in his country.

Another individual of note is Francesc Rosell (1916-2001), a Catalan artist and sculptor who gained recognition for his abstract works and public installations throughout Spain and Europe. His most famous piece, "The Encounter," stands in the heart of Barcelona's Plaça de Catalunya.

While the surname Rosell has its roots in the Iberian Peninsula, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by individuals who have made their mark in fields ranging from politics and law to the arts and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rosell

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

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

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