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

Rosman, 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 Rosman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rosman in America

Rosman is the 25314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rosman surname appeared 978 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 Rosman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rosman 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 Rosman

The surname Rosman originated in Germany, with the earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Rosmarin," which means "rosemary." This suggests that the name may have been associated with someone who cultivated or traded in rosemary, a fragrant herb that was highly prized during that time.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name Rosman can be found in the town of Roßwein, located in the former East Germany, where a family with this surname was recorded in the local church records in the late 1500s. It is possible that the name was initially a descriptive nickname or a reference to a place name related to rosemary cultivation.

In the 17th century, the Rosman surname started to appear in various parts of Germany, particularly in the regions of Saxony and Brandenburg. Records from this period indicate that several Rosman families were involved in various trades, including agriculture, craftsmanship, and commerce.

One notable individual bearing the Rosman surname was Johann Rosman (1592-1668), a German theologian and educator from Saxony. He served as a professor of theology at the University of Leipzig and was known for his contributions to the study of the Bible and Protestant theology.

Another significant figure was Friedrich Rosman (1770-1849), a German painter and etcher from Berlin. He was renowned for his landscape paintings and etchings, which depicted the natural beauty of Germany and other European regions.

In the 19th century, some Rosman families emigrated from Germany to other parts of Europe and the Americas, seeking new opportunities and a better life. One such individual was Heinrich Rosman (1824-1897), who left Germany and settled in the United States, where he became a successful farmer and landowner in the state of Wisconsin.

Another noteworthy person was Alois Rosman (1864-1932), an Austrian architect and urban planner. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings and urban developments in Vienna and other cities in Austria-Hungary.

The Rosman surname has also been found in other European countries, such as the Netherlands and Poland, although its origins can be traced back to Germany. Over the centuries, various spelling variations of the name have emerged, including Roßmann, Rosmann, and Rosman.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rosman

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

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

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