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

Rosprim, 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 Rosprim surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rosprim in America

Rosprim is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rosprim surname appeared 104 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 Rosprim.

The history of the last name Rosprim

The surname ROSPRIM has its origins in Eastern Europe, specifically in the regions of modern-day Ukraine and Russia. It is believed to have emerged in the 16th or 17th century, derived from a combination of the Slavic words "ros" meaning "dew" and "prim" meaning "peace" or "tranquility".

One theory suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon someone who lived in a particularly serene or peaceful area, perhaps near a body of water or a peaceful meadow where the morning dew glistened. Alternatively, it could have been a descriptive surname referring to an individual's calm or tranquil demeanor.

The earliest recorded instances of the ROSPRIM surname can be traced back to the late 17th century in various church records and census documents from the regions of Chernihiv and Kharkiv in modern-day Ukraine. Some of the earliest known bearers of the name include Ivan Rosprim (born circa 1675) and Fyodor Rosprim (born circa 1690), both listed as residents of the village of Novhorod-Siverskyi.

In the 18th century, the ROSPRIM surname began to appear in records from the Russian Empire, particularly in the regions of Kursk and Voronezh. It is possible that some members of the family migrated eastward during this period, seeking new opportunities or fleeing conflicts.

One notable figure in history bearing the ROSPRIM surname was Andrei Rosprim (1752-1821), a Russian military officer who served in the Imperial Russian Army during the Napoleonic Wars. He participated in several major battles, including the Battle of Borodino in 1812, and was awarded the Order of St. George for his bravery and leadership.

Another individual of note was Ekaterina Rosprim (1810-1888), a prominent philanthropist and patron of the arts in Moscow. She used her wealth to support various cultural institutions and charitable organizations, and her name is still remembered in the city today.

Vasily Rosprim (1867-1936) was a respected academic and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of Slavic languages and dialects. He taught at the University of St. Petersburg and authored several influential works on the subject.

In the early 20th century, Nikolai Rosprim (1892-1961) was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in Moscow and St. Petersburg, including the Bolshoi Theatre and the Moscow State University Main Building.

While the ROSPRIM surname is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of the cultural heritage of Eastern Europe, with its roots firmly planted in the rich history and traditions of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rosprim

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

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 Rosprim 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.

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

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