2000
#140,756
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Rosetto
A surname originating from an Italian place name referring to someone from Roseto.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Rosetto. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Rosetto surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Rosetto in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Rosetto, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (3.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Rosetto
The surname Rosetto is of Italian origin, derived from the Italian word "roseto," which means "rose garden." It is believed to have originated in various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern regions such as Lombardy and Veneto, where the cultivation of roses was prevalent.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Rosetto surname can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Padovano, a collection of historical documents from the city of Padua, dating back to the 13th century. The name appears in records from the year 1275, suggesting that it may have been in use even earlier.
During the medieval period, the Rosetto name was likely associated with individuals who were involved in the cultivation or trade of roses, or those who lived in areas known for their rose gardens. It is also possible that the name was initially a nickname or a descriptive term for someone who lived near a rose garden or had a particular affinity for roses.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname Rosetto. One such person was Bartolomeo Rosetto, a renowned Italian artist and engraver who lived in the 16th century (c. 1505-1574). His works, which included engravings and illustrations for books, were highly regarded during the Renaissance period.
Another notable figure was Giovanni Battista Rosetto (1508-1593), an Italian architect and sculptor who was active in the late Renaissance period. He is best known for his work on the Palazzo dei Conservatori in Rome and several churches in the city.
In the 18th century, there was Francesco Rosetto (1738-1801), an Italian composer and violinist who was highly regarded for his compositions and performances in the classical style. His works were widely performed throughout Europe during his lifetime.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Rosetto surname in the United States can be traced back to the late 19th century, when Italian immigrants began arriving in significant numbers. One such immigrant was Antonio Rosetto (1865-1932), who settled in New York and established a successful business in the city.
Another notable individual with the Rosetto surname was Raffaele Rosetto (1876-1951), an Italian-American sculptor who was born in Italy but spent most of his career in the United States. His works can be found in various public spaces and museums across the country.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rosetto
Among Census respondents with the surname Rosetto, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (3.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Rosetto bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Rosetto surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.4% · 103
- Hispanic or Latino3.5% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native3.5% · 4
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Rosetto
Rosetto appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+7 bearers (+6.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,393 places
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
-2 bearers (-1.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,346 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #140,756 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.4%) | Down 2,393 places |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.7%) | Down 3,346 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Rosetto surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #143,149 | #146,495 | -2.3% |
| Count | 116 | 114 | -1.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Rosetto bearers went from 116 to 114 (-1.7% change). The surname moved down 3,346 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #146,495.
FAQ
Rosetto surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Rosetto?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Rosetto. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Rosetto?
Rosetto ranks #146,495 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 114 people with the surname Rosetto. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Rosetto.
Has Rosetto become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Rosetto went from 116 recorded bearers to 114. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Rosetto?
Among Census respondents with the surname Rosetto, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (3.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Rosetto in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.4% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Rosetto appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.4%), Hispanic (3.5%), American Indian/Alaska Native (3.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Rosetto (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Rosetto mean?
A surname originating from an Italian place name referring to someone from Roseto. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Rosetto (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Rosetto?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.