2000
#140,756
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Rosone
A surname derived from the Italian word "rosa" meaning rose.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Rosone. That puts it at #155,682 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,980,473 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Rosone 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
115
1 in 2,980,473
Census rank
#155,682
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Rosone in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155682nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Rosone, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Rosone
The surname Rosone has its roots in Italy, specifically in the Piedmont region located in the northwestern part of the country. The name is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.
Rosone is derived from the Italian word "rosa," meaning rose, which is a symbol of beauty, love, and devotion in Italian culture. The suffix "-one" is a common augmentative in Italian surnames, suggesting a connection or association with the word it is attached to.
In the early 14th century, there are records of a family bearing the name Rosone in the town of Savigliano, a commune in the province of Cuneo, Piedmont. This family is mentioned in several historical documents from that period, including local tax records and property deeds.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Rosone was Giovanni Rosone, who lived in the late 15th century in the city of Turin. He was a prominent merchant and landowner, known for his involvement in the local silk trade.
During the Renaissance period, the Rosone family gained prominence in the arts and literature. Notably, Pietro Rosone (1490-1567) was a renowned poet and playwright from Asti, whose works were celebrated for their wit and satirical commentary on contemporary society.
In the 17th century, the Rosone name appeared in historical records related to the Catholic Church. Francesca Rosone (1611-1685) was a nun and abbess of the Convent of Santa Chiara in Turin, known for her piety and devotion to charitable works.
Another notable figure was Matteo Rosone (1720-1792), a military officer who served in the Piedmontese army during the reign of King Victor Amadeus III. He was recognized for his bravery and leadership in several battles against the French during the Wars of the Bourbon Succession.
In the 19th century, the Rosone family produced several scholars and intellectuals. One such individual was Giuseppe Rosone (1823-1891), a professor of philosophy at the University of Turin and a respected author on topics ranging from ethics to political theory.
While the Rosone surname has its roots in the Piedmont region of Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the country and beyond, carried by families who migrated or established branches in different regions over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rosone
Among Census respondents with the surname Rosone, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Rosone 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 Rosone surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.0% · 94
- Hispanic or Latino6.0% · 6
Timeline
Historical Census data for Rosone
Rosone 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
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+5 bearers (+4.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,464 places
2020
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-14 bearers (-12.3%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 10,462 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #140,756 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.6%) | Down 4,464 places |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | -14 bearers (-12.3%) | Down 10,462 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 Rosone 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 | #145,220 | #155,682 | -7.2% |
| Count | 114 | 100 | -12.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -16.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Rosone bearers went from 114 to 100 (-12.3% change). The surname moved down 10,462 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #155,682.
FAQ
Rosone surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Rosone?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Rosone. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Rosone?
Rosone ranks #155,682 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 100 people with the surname Rosone. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (115), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Rosone.
Has Rosone become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Rosone went from 114 recorded bearers to 100. That is a decrease of 14 (-12.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #145,220 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Rosone?
Among Census respondents with the surname Rosone, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%). 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 Rosone in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.0% (94 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Rosone appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.0%), Hispanic (6.0%). 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 Rosone (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 Rosone mean?
A surname derived from the Italian word "rosa" meaning rose. 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 Rosone (0.03 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 share the surname Rosone?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.