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

Roshell, 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 Roshell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Roshell in America

Roshell is the 62359th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Roshell surname appeared 321 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 Roshell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Roshell 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 Roshell

The surname ROSHELL has its origins in England, tracing back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "rose" and "hill," suggesting a connection to a location or settlement near a rose-covered hill or a rose hill.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Berkshire, a collection of financial records from the late 12th century. These rolls mention individuals with the surname spelled as "Rosehyll" and "Rosehille," indicating its initial variations.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, an ancient census document. Here, the surname was spelled as "Roshulle," further showcasing its evolution through different spellings.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname was Sir John Roshell, a knight who lived in the late 14th century. He served as a military commander during the Hundred Years' War and is mentioned in several historical records from that period.

Another notable figure was William Roshell, born in 1512 in Gloucestershire. He was a prominent merchant and landowner, and his name can be found in local parish records and land deeds from the 16th century.

In the 17th century, the surname appeared in the form of "Roshall" in the parish registers of Warwickshire. This variation highlights the ongoing changes in spelling and pronunciation over time.

During the same period, a prominent individual named Thomas Roshell, born in 1624 in Somerset, gained recognition as a scholar and author. He published several works on theology and philosophy, cementing the surname's presence in academic circles.

The 18th century saw the birth of Elizabeth Roshell, a notable poet and playwright from London. Born in 1748, her works were widely acclaimed during her lifetime and contributed to the cultural legacy associated with the surname.

As the surname spread across England, it continued to evolve through various spellings, including "Roshill," "Rosshell," and eventually settling into the modern form of "Roshell" by the 19th century.

Throughout its history, the surname ROSHELL has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including noble families, scholars, merchants, and artists, reflecting its enduring presence and the varied contributions made by those bearing this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Roshell

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

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

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