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

Rosemond, 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 Rosemond surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rosemond in America

Rosemond is the 14691st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rosemond surname appeared 2,024 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 Rosemond.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rosemond 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 Rosemond

The surname Rosemond has its origins in France, dating back to the medieval period. It is a combination of two Old French words, "rose" meaning rose flower and "mont" meaning hill or mountain. This suggests that the name may have originated from a place name referring to a location with rose-covered hills or a settlement near such a place.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry "Rosamunda" is listed, which is likely a Latin variation of the name Rosemond. This indicates that the name was already in use during the Norman period in England.

In the 12th century, a notable figure named Rosemond de Piquigny was mentioned in medieval records. She was a noblewoman from Picardy, France, and played a significant role in the political affairs of the time.

During the 13th century, a French knight named Rosemond de Villeneuve was documented as participating in the Seventh Crusade led by King Louis IX of France. His name appeared in chronicles and accounts related to the crusade.

In the 15th century, a German churchman named Rosemond von Kirchheim was an influential figure in the Catholic Church. He served as the Bishop of Brandenburg and is remembered for his contributions to religious reforms during the Renaissance period.

In the 16th century, an English poet and playwright named Philip Rosemond gained recognition for his works, including plays and sonnets. He was born in 1545 and died in 1610, leaving a lasting impact on English literature during the Elizabethan era.

Another notable individual with the surname Rosemond was Jean-Baptiste Rosemond, a French artist and engraver from the 17th century. He was born in 1619 and is renowned for his intricate engravings and etchings, many of which depicted religious and mythological scenes.

Over the centuries, the Rosemond surname has undergone various spelling variations, such as Rosamonde, Rosemonde, and Rosamond, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic influences. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained rooted in its French heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rosemond

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

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

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