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

Rosiles, 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 Rosiles surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rosiles in America

Rosiles is the 31360th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rosiles surname appeared 739 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 Rosiles.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rosiles 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 Rosiles

The surname Rosiles is of Spanish origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period in the Iberian Peninsula. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "rosa," meaning rose, and the Spanish diminutive suffix "-iles," suggesting a connection to roses or the cultivation of rose gardens.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Rosiles name can be found in the archives of the Kingdom of Castile, dating back to the 13th century. It is mentioned in a land grant document from the year 1274, where a certain Pedro Rosiles was granted a parcel of land near the town of Segovia for his services to the crown.

During the 15th century, the Rosiles name gained prominence in the region of Extremadura, particularly in the city of Cáceres. Records from this era indicate that a family bearing the Rosiles surname held significant influence and owned vast estates dedicated to the cultivation of roses and other flora.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Juana Rosiles (1532-1598) gained recognition for her contributions to the field of horticulture. She authored a treatise on the cultivation and preservation of roses, which became a widely referenced work among gardeners and botanists of the time.

The Rosiles surname also found its way to the Americas during the Spanish colonization. Juan Rosiles (1568-1624), a conquistador from Seville, participated in the conquest of Mexico and later settled in the region of present-day Guatemala, where he established a prosperous rose plantation.

Another prominent individual with the Rosiles surname was Miguel Rosiles (1712-1788), a Spanish nobleman and diplomat who served as an ambassador to the court of Louis XV in France. He played a crucial role in negotiating trade agreements between the two nations and was renowned for his diplomatic skills.

In the 19th century, the Rosiles name gained literary recognition through the works of the Spanish author and poet, María Rosiles (1837-1911). Her poetry collections, which often drew inspiration from the beauty of roses, were widely acclaimed and contributed to the cultural legacy of the Rosiles name.

Throughout history, the Rosiles surname has been associated with a rich heritage rooted in the cultivation and appreciation of roses, as well as the pursuit of diplomatic and artistic endeavors. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Spain, the name has since spread across the globe, carrying with it a legacy deeply intertwined with the symbolism and significance of one of nature's most captivating flowers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rosiles

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

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

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