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

Rosemarie, 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 Rosemarie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rosemarie in America

Rosemarie is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rosemarie surname appeared 107 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 Rosemarie.

The history of the last name Rosemarie

The surname "ROSEMARIE" is a compound name derived from the combination of two words, "rose" and "marie." The name has its origins in France, where it was likely first used in the medieval period.

The first part of the name, "rose," is derived from the Latin word "rosa," referring to the beautiful and fragrant flower. The rose has held significant symbolic meaning throughout history, often associated with love, beauty, and devotion in various cultures.

The second part, "marie," is a French feminine given name derived from the Hebrew name "Miryam" or "Maryam," meaning "bitter" or "beloved." This name has biblical roots and was popularized by the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ in Christian tradition.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "ROSEMARIE" can be found in the 13th century French manuscript "Roman de la Rose," a medieval allegorical poem that celebrates courtly love and the pursuit of the metaphorical rose.

In the 15th century, a French noblewoman named Rosemarie de Montchenu was mentioned in historical records for her involvement in the Hundred Years' War between France and England. She played a significant role in the defense of her family's castle during the conflict.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure bearing the name "ROSEMARIE" was Rosemarie de Nevers, a French author and poet born in 1530. Her works explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality, reflecting the cultural and artistic movements of the time.

In the 17th century, Rosemarie Dujardin, a French botanist, made significant contributions to the study of plants and their medicinal properties. She is particularly remembered for her research on the cultivation and uses of the rose.

Another notable bearer of the name was Rosemarie Lefebvre, a French artist and sculptor born in 1755. Her works were renowned for their intricate details and representations of the natural world, including depictions of roses.

While the surname "ROSEMARIE" has its roots in France, it has also been adopted and adapted in other cultures and languages over time, reflecting the global appreciation for the beauty and symbolism of the rose.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rosemarie

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

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 Rosemarie 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.

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

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