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

Rossy, 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 Rossy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rossy in America

Rossy is the 44034th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rossy surname appeared 489 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 Rossy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rossy 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 Rossy

The surname Rossy originated from the French region of Normandy in the 11th century. It is derived from the Old French word "rosier," meaning "rose bush" or "rose garden." The name likely referred to a person who lived near a rose garden or a place where rose bushes grew abundantly.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Rossy can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive record of landowners and properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Rossie" and "Rosy," indicating its French origins.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Robert Rossy (c. 1210-1280) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the town of Rouen, Normandy. He played a significant role in the local economy and left a lasting impact on the region's trade and commerce.

During the 14th century, the Rossy family established roots in England, particularly in the counties of Devon and Somerset. One notable member was Sir William Rossy (c. 1325-1395), a knight and landowner who fought alongside Edward III in the Hundred Years' War against France.

In the 16th century, the name gained further prominence with the birth of John Rossy (1540-1610), an English poet and playwright known for his works that celebrated the Tudor dynasty. His poems were widely published and enjoyed popularity among the nobility of the time.

Another notable figure was Marie Rossy (1672-1748), a French botanist and horticulturist renowned for her extensive knowledge of roses and other flowering plants. She authored several influential books on gardening and horticulture, which were widely read across Europe.

Throughout the centuries, the Rossy name has been associated with various professions, including horticulture, literature, and military service. While the name originated in Normandy, it has since spread across Europe and beyond, carried by individuals and families who have contributed to the rich tapestry of human history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rossy

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

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

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