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

Rosquete, 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 Rosquete surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rosquete in America

Rosquete is the 104602nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rosquete surname appeared 171 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 Rosquete.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rosquete 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 Rosquete

The surname "ROSQUETE" is believed to have originated in Spain during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Spanish word "rosca," which means a twisted bread ring or donut-like pastry. The suffix "-ete" is a diminutive, suggesting a small or endearing form of the word.

One of the earliest known records of the name "ROSQUETE" dates back to the 14th century, when it appeared in a document from the Aragonese region of Spain. It is thought that the name may have originally referred to someone who baked or sold these twisted bread rings, suggesting a connection to the baking trade.

In the 15th century, a man named Pedro ROSQUETE was recorded as a baker in the city of Valencia. His occupation lends further credence to the theory that the name was initially associated with the baking profession.

The name "ROSQUETE" can also be traced to the town of Rosquete, located in the province of Teruel, Aragon. It is possible that some individuals with this surname may have originated from this town or had ancestors who lived there.

One notable bearer of the "ROSQUETE" surname was Juan ROSQUETE, a Spanish painter who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was known for his religious works and contributed to the decoration of several churches in Aragon.

Another individual of note was Francisca ROSQUETE, a 17th-century Spanish nun who founded a convent in Zaragoza. She was known for her piety and charitable works, and her efforts helped establish a lasting religious institution in the region.

In the 18th century, Francisco ROSQUETE was a prominent landowner and agriculturalist in the province of Cuenca. He was celebrated for his innovations in farming techniques and his contributions to the local agricultural community.

During the 19th century, a man named Antonio ROSQUETE served as a military officer in the Spanish army. He played a role in several campaigns and battles, earning recognition for his bravery and leadership.

The surname "ROSQUETE" has maintained a presence in Spain throughout the centuries, with its origins rooted in the country's rich culinary and cultural traditions. While it may have started as a reference to a specific trade, the name has since become a part of Spain's diverse tapestry of family names.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rosquete

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

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

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