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

Rossini, 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 Rossini surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rossini in America

Rossini is the 20480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rossini surname appeared 1,296 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 Rossini.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rossini 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 Rossini

The surname Rossini is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the ancient Romans and Latin language. It is derived from the Latin word "rossus," meaning red or reddish-brown, likely referring to the hair color of an early bearer of the name.

The earliest recorded instances of the Rossini surname can be found in various Italian documents and records from the 12th and 13th centuries, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. The name was commonly associated with certain towns and villages, such as Rossini di Galeata in the province of Forlì-Cesena.

One of the most notable historical figures bearing the Rossini surname was Gioachino Rossini, the renowned Italian composer who lived from 1792 to 1868. He is best known for his operas, including "The Barber of Seville" and "William Tell," which have become cornerstones of the operatic repertoire.

Another prominent individual with the Rossini surname was Giambattista Rossini, an Italian painter and engraver from the 16th century. He was active in Rome and is known for his contributions to the Mannerist style of art.

In the 18th century, Giuseppe Rossini, an Italian architect and engineer, made significant contributions to the development of modern-day Rome. He was responsible for designing and constructing several notable buildings and landmarks in the city.

During the 19th century, Antonio Rossini, an Italian historian and archaeologist, gained recognition for his extensive work on the ancient Roman topography and monuments. His publications and research on the subject were widely influential in the field of classical studies.

The Rossini surname also gained prominence in the field of literature with Gianni Rossini, an Italian novelist and essayist born in 1927. His works explored various themes, including existentialism and the human condition, earning him critical acclaim and numerous literary awards.

While the Rossini surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through immigration and cultural exchange. However, the name's origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rossini

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

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

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