2000
#14,060
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,966
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.73
Rare Last name
Rosinski
A Polish surname meaning a person from Rosen or a place name based on the root ros meaning "dew" or "mist".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,946 Americans carry the last name Rosinski. That puts it at #16,441 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.57 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 176,133 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Rosinski 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
1.9K
1 in 176,133
Census rank
#16,441
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.7K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,697 bearers of the surname Rosinski in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.57 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 16441st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Rosinski, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Rosinski
The surname ROSINSKI is of Polish origin, derived from the Polish word "rosić," meaning "to sprinkle" or "to spread." It is likely that the name originally referred to an occupation or trade related to gardening, farming, or some form of agriculture.
The ROSINSKI surname can be traced back to the 16th century in various regions of Poland, particularly in the areas around Krakow and Poznan. Historical records from this period show variations in spelling, such as ROSINSKY, ROSINSKIE, and ROSIŃSKI.
One of the earliest known references to the ROSINSKI name is found in a manuscript dating back to 1587, which mentions a landowner named Jan ROSINSKI in the village of Stare Bystre, near Krakow. This document suggests that the ROSINSKI family had already established itself as a respected lineage in the region.
Another notable figure with the ROSINSKI surname was Marcin ROSINSKI, a scholar and writer who lived from 1621 to 1694. He authored several works on philosophy and theology, and his writings were widely circulated throughout Europe during the 17th century.
In the 19th century, the ROSINSKI name gained prominence with the birth of Józef ROSINSKI (1800-1876), a prominent Polish painter known for his landscapes and historical scenes. His works can be found in various museums across Poland and Europe.
During the same period, Ignacy ROSINSKI (1810-1887) was a renowned Polish composer and pianist. He is particularly celebrated for his piano concertos and chamber music compositions, which helped establish Polish classical music on the international stage.
Another significant figure in Polish history was Henryk ROSINSKI (1866-1932), a military officer who played a crucial role in the Polish-Soviet War of 1919-1921. He is remembered as a skilled strategist and a hero of the Battle of Warsaw, which halted the Bolshevik advance into Europe.
While the ROSINSKI surname has its roots in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through immigration and diaspora communities. However, the historical records and notable individuals mentioned above serve as a testament to the rich heritage and lasting impact of this surname in Polish culture and society.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rosinski
Among Census respondents with the surname Rosinski, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Rosinski 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 Rosinski surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.6% · 1,589
- Hispanic or Latino3.3% · 56
- Two or more races2.1% · 36
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 7
- Black or African American0.3% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Rosinski
Rosinski 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
#15,434
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,898
-68 bearers (-3.5%)
Per 100,000 0.64
Rank movement Down 1,374 places
2020
#16,441
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,697
-201 bearers (-10.6%)
Per 100,000 0.57
Rank movement Down 1,007 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #14,060 | 1,966 | 0.73 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #15,434 | 1,898 | 0.64 | -68 bearers (-3.5%) | Down 1,374 places |
| 2020 | #16,441 | 1,697 | 0.57 | -201 bearers (-10.6%) | Down 1,007 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 Rosinski 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 | #15,434 | #16,441 | -6.5% |
| Count | 1,898 | 1,697 | -10.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.64 | 0.57 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Rosinski bearers went from 1,898 to 1,697 (-10.6% change). The surname moved down 1,007 positions in the national ranking, going from #15,434 to #16,441.
FAQ
Rosinski surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Rosinski?
Name Census estimates that about 1,946 living Americans carry the surname Rosinski. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 176,133 residents.
How common is Rosinski?
Rosinski ranks #16,441 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.57 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,697 people with the surname Rosinski. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (1,946), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.57 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.57 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Rosinski.
Has Rosinski become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Rosinski went from 1,898 recorded bearers to 1,697. That is a decrease of 201 (-10.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #15,434 to #16,441.
What does the Census say about the background of Rosinski?
Among Census respondents with the surname Rosinski, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and Two or More Races (2.1%). 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 Rosinski in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.6% (1,589 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Rosinski appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.6%), Hispanic (3.3%), Two or More Races (2.1%). 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 Rosinski (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 Rosinski mean?
A Polish surname meaning a person from Rosen or a place name based on the root ros meaning "dew" or "mist". 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 Rosinski (0.57 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 Rosinski?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.