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

Rosenberry, 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 Rosenberry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rosenberry in America

Rosenberry is the 15223rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rosenberry surname appeared 1,934 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 Rosenberry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rosenberry 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 Rosenberry

The surname Rosenberry has its origins in Germany, and it dates back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the combination of the German words "Rosen," meaning "rose," and "Beere," meaning "berry," suggesting a connection to a place where rose bushes or wild rose plants were abundant.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Rosenberry surname can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, Germany, from the year 1489, where a certain Hans Rosenberry was mentioned as a landowner. The name was likely derived from a location or a descriptive name given to an area rich in rose bushes or berries.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, variations of the spelling emerged, such as Rosenberrie, Rosenberri, and Rosenberrie, reflecting the regional dialects and phonetic differences in various parts of Germany. Some historical records also indicate that the name was associated with certain occupations, such as gardeners or horticulturists, due to its association with rose plants.

In the 18th century, several Rosenberry families migrated from Germany to other parts of Europe and eventually to the American colonies. One notable figure was Johann Rosenberry, born in 1724 in Hesse, Germany, who settled in Pennsylvania in the mid-1700s and established a successful farming community.

Another prominent individual with the Rosenberry surname was Samuel Rosenberry, born in 1789 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania State Legislature and was actively involved in local politics and community affairs.

In the 19th century, the name Rosenberry continued to spread across different regions of the United States. One noteworthy individual was William Rosenberry, born in 1832 in Ohio, who served as a Union soldier during the American Civil War and later became a successful businessman and landowner.

Another significant figure was Mary Rosenberry, born in 1865 in Indiana, who was a renowned educator and champion of women's rights. She dedicated her life to promoting educational opportunities for women and advocating for gender equality.

Additionally, records show that in the late 19th century, a branch of the Rosenberry family settled in California, where they became prominent in the agricultural and wine-making industries. One such individual was Robert Rosenberry, born in 1871, who established a successful vineyard and winery in the Napa Valley region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rosenberry

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

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

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