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

Rosembert, 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 Rosembert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rosembert in America

Rosembert is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rosembert surname appeared 106 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 Rosembert.

The history of the last name Rosembert

The surname ROSEMBERT is believed to have originated in the region of Normandy, France, during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French words "rose" and "embert," which translates to "bright rose" or "rose of brilliance." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon an individual with a radiant or rosy complexion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ROSEMBERT name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a manuscript that documented landholdings and properties in England following the Norman Conquest. The entry mentions a landowner named Raoul ROSEMBERT, who held estates in the county of Sussex.

In the 13th century, a nobleman named Eustace ROSEMBERT (1212-1287) was a prominent figure in the court of King Henry III. He served as a trusted advisor and later became the Lord of the Manor of Wrotham in Kent.

During the Renaissance period, a renowned artist named Jehan ROSEMBERT (1490-1567) gained recognition for his intricate tapestry designs and works of embroidery, which adorned the palaces of several European monarchs.

In the 17th century, a French explorer named Jacques ROSEMBERT (1635-1687) joined an expedition to the West Indies and documented his travels in a journal that provided valuable insights into the colonization efforts of that era.

Another notable figure was Sir William ROSEMBERT (1721-1792), a British military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War and later served as the Governor of the Bahamas from 1787 until his death.

Over the centuries, variations in spelling emerged, such as ROSEMBERTE, ROSSEMBERTE, and ROSEMBAIRE, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic evolutions. Additionally, the name became associated with various place names, including Rosembert-sur-Mer in Normandy and Rosembert-en-Brie near Paris.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rosembert

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

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

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