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

Rosenblatt, 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 Rosenblatt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rosenblatt in America

Rosenblatt is the 9332nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rosenblatt surname appeared 3,490 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 Rosenblatt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rosenblatt 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 Rosenblatt

The surname Rosenblatt has its origins in the German language, and it is believed to have emerged in the 14th century. The name is a compound word derived from the German words "Rose" and "Blatt," which translate to "rose" and "leaf" respectively. It is likely that the name originally referred to a person who lived near a rose garden or was associated with the cultivation of roses.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Rosenblatt can be found in various German records and documents from the late Middle Ages. One of the earliest known mentions of the name appears in the Würzburg city archives, where a certain "Johannes Rosenblatt" is listed as a resident in the year 1387.

As the name spread across German-speaking regions, it underwent minor spelling variations, such as Rosenblat, Rosenblath, and Rosenblatt. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and the preferences of the scribes who recorded the names.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the Rosenblatt surname appeared in various German towns and cities, including Nuremberg, Frankfurt, and Hamburg. One notable bearer of the name was Hans Rosenblatt (c. 1450-1516), a German painter and engraver who was active in Nuremberg during the Renaissance period.

In the 17th century, the name Rosenblatt began to spread beyond the German-speaking regions as a result of migration and displacement caused by religious persecution and economic factors. Some Rosenblatt families settled in neighboring countries like Poland, Hungary, and the Netherlands.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name outside of Germany can be found in the Dutch city of Amsterdam, where a certain "Abraham Rosenblatt" is listed as a resident in the year 1642.

As the Rosenblatt surname continued to spread and establish itself in various regions, it was borne by several notable individuals throughout history. These include:

1. Judah Rosenblatt (1828-1910), a German-born American rabbi and author who served as the chief rabbi of Baltimore.
2. Moses Rosenblatt (1873-1926), a Russian-born cantor and composer who was renowned for his performances in synagogues across Europe and North America.
3. Benjamin Rosenblatt (1888-1976), an American lawyer and judge who served on the New York Supreme Court.
4. Samuel Rosenblatt (1896-1973), an American painter and printmaker known for his depictions of urban life in New York City.
5. Hilda Rosenblatt (1904-1990), a German-born American author and literary critic who wrote extensively about Jewish literature and culture.

While the surname Rosenblatt has its roots in Germany, it has since become a global name, with bearers residing in various countries around the world. The name's enduring legacy reflects the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of its German origins, as well as the diverse journeys of those who have carried it throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rosenblatt

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

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

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