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

Rosenkranz, 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 Rosenkranz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rosenkranz in America

Rosenkranz is the 22770th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rosenkranz surname appeared 1,125 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 Rosenkranz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rosenkranz 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 Rosenkranz

The surname Rosenkranz is of German origin and dates back to the early 13th century. It is derived from the German words "Rose" meaning rose and "Kranz" meaning wreath or garland, thus referring to a wreath of roses. The name likely originated as a descriptive surname for someone who made or sold rose wreaths.

In the Middle Ages, the rose was a symbol of the Virgin Mary and rose wreaths were often used in religious ceremonies and festivals. As a result, the surname Rosenkranz may have been associated with individuals involved in such activities or occupations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the town records of Nuremberg, Germany, from the year 1292, where a "Johannes Rosenkranz" is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already established in this region by the late 13th century.

During the 16th century, a notable figure with this surname was Georg Rosenkranz (1495-1564), a German lawyer and legal scholar who served as a chancellor in Saxony. His works on legal principles and practices were widely influential in his time.

Another historical figure was Johann Rosenkranz (1615-1692), a German Lutheran theologian and philosopher who taught at the University of Leipzig. He wrote extensively on topics such as logic, metaphysics, and ethics, contributing to the intellectual discourse of the era.

In the 19th century, Karl Rosenkranz (1805-1879) was a German philosopher and author who was a prominent figure in the Hegelian school of thought. He is best known for his work on aesthetics and his contributions to the study of art history.

Moving into the 20th century, Hans Rosenkranz (1904-1988) was a German-born American chemist who made significant contributions to the field of polymer science. He is particularly renowned for his research on polyurethane chemistry and its applications in various industries.

It is worth noting that variations of the spelling, such as Rosenkrantz or Rosenkrantz, have also been recorded throughout history, reflecting regional linguistic differences or individual preferences in spelling.

Overall, the surname Rosenkranz has a rich history spanning several centuries and can be traced back to its German roots, where it was likely associated with individuals involved in the production or trade of rose wreaths, as well as those engaged in religious or intellectual pursuits.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rosenkranz

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

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

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