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

Rosko, 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 Rosko surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rosko in America

Rosko is the 23978th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rosko surname appeared 1,052 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 Rosko.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rosko 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 Rosko

The surname Rosko is of Polish origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Polish word "rosk," which means "dew" or "moisture." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived in areas with abundant dew or moisture, potentially near bodies of water or in heavily forested regions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rosko can be found in the 1564 chronicles of the city of Krakow, where a merchant named Jan Rosko is mentioned. This suggests that the name had already gained some prominence in the region by the mid-16th century.

In the 17th century, the name Rosko appeared in various historical records, such as land deeds and property transactions, particularly in the regions of Lesser Poland and Silesia. This indicates that the name had spread across different parts of what is now modern-day Poland.

The Rosko surname can also be traced back to the village of Roskow, located in the Masovian Voivodeship of central Poland. It is possible that some individuals bearing this surname originated from this village or its surrounding areas.

Notable individuals with the surname Rosko include:

1. Andrzej Rosko (1562-1628), a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Polish-Swedish War and the Polish-Muscovite War.
2. Katarzyna Rosko (1614-1672), a Polish noblewoman and philanthropist, known for her contributions to the establishment of educational institutions and charitable organizations.
3. Franciszek Rosko (1732-1805), a Polish painter and engraver, whose works were heavily influenced by the Baroque and Rococo artistic styles.
4. Józef Rosko (1828-1912), a Polish architect and urban planner, renowned for his contributions to the development of several cities in the Russian Empire, including Warsaw and St. Petersburg.
5. Maria Rosko (1892-1976), a Polish actress and theater director, who played a significant role in the development of avant-garde theater in the early 20th century.

While the Rosko surname has its roots in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through emigration and diaspora communities. However, the historical records and references mentioned above provide insights into the origins and early developments of this surname within the Polish context.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rosko

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

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

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