Rosende last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of Rosende

A Spanish surname derived from the word "rosa" meaning "rose".

Rosende, 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 Rosende surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rosende in America

Rosende is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rosende surname appeared 108 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 Rosende.

The history of the last name Rosende

The surname Rosende is of Spanish origin, originating in the region of Galicia in the northwest of Spain. It is believed to have emerged sometime during the medieval period, likely between the 11th and 13th centuries.

The name Rosende is derived from the Galician word "rosa," meaning rose, combined with the suffix "-ende," which denotes a place of origin. This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who lived near a rose bush or a place where roses were cultivated.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Rosende can be found in the Tombo de Lourenzá, a medieval manuscript from the 13th century that contains records of land ownership and taxation in the region of Galicia. The name is also mentioned in various legal documents and parish records from the 14th and 15th centuries, further solidifying its presence in the region.

While the origins of the name are rooted in Galicia, it has since spread to other parts of Spain and beyond. Several notable individuals have borne the surname Rosende throughout history, including:

  1. Pedro Rosende (1499-1573), a Spanish theologian and writer who served as a canon of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.
  2. Juan Rosende Rodríguez (1783-1859), a Spanish military officer and politician who served as a deputy in the Cortes of Cádiz.
  3. José Rosende Rodríguez (1818-1897), a Spanish lawyer and politician who held various positions in the government of Galicia.
  4. Manuel Rosende Navarro (1858-1937), a Spanish politician and journalist who served as the mayor of Vigo, Galicia.
  5. Fernando Rosende Ramírez (1915-1992), a Spanish architect and urban planner who was influential in the development of Santiago de Compostela.

While the name has its roots in the medieval period, it continues to be a prominent surname in Spain, particularly in the region of Galicia, where it has a long and rich history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rosende

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

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 Rosende was:

Race/EthnicityPercentageTotal Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only38.89%42
Non-Hispanic Black Only0.00%0
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only(S)%(S)
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native0.00%0
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races(S)%(S)
Hispanic Origin58.33%63

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

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