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

Rosette, 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 Rosette surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rosette in America

Rosette is the 29019th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rosette surname appeared 818 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 Rosette.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rosette 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 Rosette

The surname Rosette originated in France during the 12th century. It derived from the Old French word "rosette," which referred to a small ornamental rose or rose pattern commonly used in architecture and design. The name likely originated as a descriptive nickname or occupational name for someone who carved or produced decorative rose motifs.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Rosette name appears in a 13th-century manuscript from the Normandy region of France, where a stonemason named Jehan Rosette is mentioned as contributing to the construction of a local church. This suggests that the name was initially associated with skilled artisans and craftsmen.

In the 14th century, the Rosette family established roots in the French province of Burgundy, where they were involved in the wine trade. Records from this period show several members of the Rosette family owning vineyards and participating in the region's thriving wine industry.

During the 16th century, a notable figure named Pierre Rosette (1505-1572) gained recognition as a skilled goldsmith and jeweler in Paris. His intricate designs, often featuring rose motifs, were highly sought after among the French nobility.

The Rosette name also spread to other parts of Europe, including Italy, where a family branch settled in the city of Florence. One member, Lorenzo Rosette (1620-1688), became a respected painter and was known for his beautiful floral compositions.

In the 18th century, the Rosette family had a presence in the French city of Lyon, where they were involved in the silk industry. A prominent figure from this period was Marie-Anne Rosette (1745-1823), a talented silk weaver whose intricate designs featuring rose patterns were highly sought after by the French aristocracy.

As the Rosette name spread across Europe and beyond, it continued to be associated with skilled artisans, craftsmen, and those involved in the production of decorative rose motifs and floral designs.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rosette

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

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

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