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

Rossell, 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 Rossell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rossell in America

Rossell is the 20829th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rossell surname appeared 1,267 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 Rossell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rossell 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 Rossell

The surname Rossell originated in England and is of Anglo-Saxon origin. It is derived from the Old English words "ross" meaning a small shrubby area and "hyll" meaning a hill, thus forming the place name "Rosshyll" meaning a hill with small shrubs or bushes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Rossella" in the county of Somerset. This suggests that the name was already in use by the 11th century and had established roots in the region.

During the Medieval period, the name was primarily concentrated in the counties of Somerset, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire. Variations in spelling such as Rosselle, Rosshell, and Rossill were common due to the inconsistencies in written records at the time.

In the 16th century, a notable bearer of the name was John Rossell (1524-1595), an English Protestant reformer and clergyman who served as the Bishop of Thetford and later the Bishop of Gloucester. He played a significant role in establishing the Church of England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another prominent figure with the surname was Sir James Rossell (1681-1744), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the War of the Spanish Succession and the War of the Austrian Succession. He achieved the rank of Vice Admiral and was knighted for his distinguished service.

The 18th century saw the rise of Robert Rossell (1735-1803), a renowned English landscape painter and engraver. His works, particularly his etchings of rural scenes, were highly acclaimed and are now preserved in various art collections around the world.

In the 19th century, Henry Rossell (1819-1891) made his mark as a prominent architect. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in London, including the Charing Cross Hotel and the Gaiety Theatre. His architectural style was heavily influenced by the Gothic Revival movement.

Another noteworthy individual was Emily Rossell (1873-1954), a British-born American author and playwright. She is best known for her novels exploring themes of love, family, and social issues, which gained popularity in the early 20th century.

Over the centuries, the name Rossell has been associated with various professions and achievements, spanning fields such as religion, military service, art, architecture, and literature. While its origins can be traced back to England, the surname has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rossell

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

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

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