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

Rosemon, 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 Rosemon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rosemon in America

Rosemon is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rosemon surname appeared 122 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 Rosemon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rosemon 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 Rosemon

The surname ROSEMON has its origins in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region of Yorkshire, England. It is believed to have emerged in the late 13th century or early 14th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English words "rose" and "mond," which together could mean "rose protector" or "rose guardian."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ROSEMON surname can be found in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Returns of 1379, where a Richard Rosemon is listed as a resident of the village of Kirkham. This suggests that the name had already established itself in the area by the late 14th century.

The ROSEMON surname also appears in several historical documents from the 15th and 16th centuries. For instance, a John Rosemon is mentioned in the Calverley Charters of 1495, a collection of legal documents related to the Calverley family estate in Yorkshire.

During the Tudor period, a notable figure bearing the ROSEMON name was Thomas Rosemon (c. 1510-1568), a clergyman and Church of England minister who served as the Rector of Waddington, Lincolnshire, from 1548 until his death.

In the 17th century, the ROSEMON surname can be found in the parish records of several Yorkshire villages, such as Barnsley and Silkstone. One notable individual from this time was Elizabeth Rosemon (c. 1620-1685), a midwife and healer who was widely respected in the village of Bingley.

The 18th century saw the ROSEMON name spread beyond Yorkshire, with instances of the surname appearing in places like London and Lancashire. A prominent figure from this era was Robert Rosemon (1732-1801), a successful merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Wakefield.

As the Industrial Revolution took hold in the 19th century, many individuals bearing the ROSEMON surname migrated from rural areas to urban centers in search of work. One such individual was James Rosemon (1825-1892), a coal miner from Rotherham who became involved in the early labor union movements.

Throughout its history, the ROSEMON surname has maintained a strong presence in Yorkshire and the surrounding regions. However, it has also been carried to various parts of the world by emigrants from the United Kingdom, ensuring its continued legacy as a distinctive surname with deep roots in English history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rosemon

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

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

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