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

Rosow, 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 Rosow surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rosow in America

Rosow is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rosow surname appeared 113 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 Rosow.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rosow 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 Rosow

The surname ROSOW originated in Russia during the 18th century. It is believed to have derived from the Russian word "rosa," which means "dew." This could suggest that the name was initially associated with individuals who lived near bodies of water or in areas with high moisture content.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the ROSOW surname can be found in census records and church documents from the Russian Empire. One notable example is Pyotr Rosow, a landowner born in 1782 in the Smolensk region. Another early record is of Ivan Rosow, a merchant who lived in Moscow in the early 1800s.

As the ROSOW family spread throughout Russia and parts of Eastern Europe, variations in spelling began to emerge. Some alternative spellings included Rosoff, Rozoff, and Rozow. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and regional differences in pronunciation.

In the late 19th century, the ROSOW surname began to appear in historical records outside of Russia. For instance, there are accounts of a family by the name of Rosow settling in the United States in the 1890s, likely fleeing political unrest or seeking economic opportunities.

One prominent individual with the ROSOW surname was Mikhail Rosow (1860-1932), a Russian artist and painter known for his landscapes and portraiture. His works were exhibited in prestigious galleries throughout Europe and are now housed in various museum collections.

Another notable figure was Nikolai Rosow (1901-1975), a Russian-born scientist who made significant contributions to the field of aerodynamics. He worked for several aerospace organizations in the Soviet Union and was recognized for his research on aircraft design and wind tunnel testing.

In the literary world, Vladimir Rosow (1925-1998) was a Russian novelist and playwright whose works often explored themes of family, love, and moral dilemmas. His novel "The Guards Were Down" was widely acclaimed and translated into multiple languages.

The ROSOW surname has also been associated with several notable academics and researchers. For example, Evgenia Rosow (1912-2002) was a renowned linguist and scholar of Slavic languages, teaching at various universities in the United States and Europe.

While the ROSOW surname has its roots in Russia, it has since spread to various parts of the world, with individuals bearing this name making contributions in diverse fields ranging from arts and sciences to literature and academia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rosow

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

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

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