2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Rosprim
A surname indicating one's place of origin or geographical location.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 112 Americans carry the last name Rosprim. That puts it at #156,269 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,060,307 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Rosprim 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
112
1 in 3,060,307
Census rank
#156,269
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
98
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 98 bearers of the surname Rosprim in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156269th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Rosprim, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.1%) and Two or More Races (5.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rosprim
Among Census respondents with the surname Rosprim, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.1%) and Two or More Races (5.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Rosprim 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 Rosprim surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.7% · 85
- Hispanic or Latino7.1% · 7
- Two or more races5.1% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Rosprim
Rosprim appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#156,269
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 98
-6 bearers (-5.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 225 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #156,269 | 98 | 0.03 | -6 bearers (-5.8%) | Down 225 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 Rosprim 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 | #156,044 | #156,269 | -0.1% |
| Count | 104 | 98 | -5.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -18.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Rosprim bearers went from 104 to 98 (-5.8% change). The surname moved down 225 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #156,269.
FAQ
Rosprim surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Rosprim?
Name Census estimates that about 112 living Americans carry the surname Rosprim. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,060,307 residents.
How common is Rosprim?
Rosprim ranks #156,269 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 98 people with the surname Rosprim. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (112), 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 Rosprim.
Has Rosprim become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Rosprim went from 104 recorded bearers to 98. That is a decrease of 6 (-5.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #156,044 to #156,269.
What does the Census say about the background of Rosprim?
Among Census respondents with the surname Rosprim, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.1%) and Two or More Races (5.1%). 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 Rosprim in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.7% (85 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Rosprim appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.7%), Hispanic (7.1%), Two or More Races (5.1%). 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 Rosprim (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 Rosprim mean?
A surname indicating one's place of origin or geographical location. 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 Rosprim (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 Americans have the surname Rosprim?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.