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

Rozendaal, 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 Rozendaal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rozendaal in America

Rozendaal is the 77522nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rozendaal surname appeared 247 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 Rozendaal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rozendaal 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 Rozendaal

The surname Rozendaal originated in the Netherlands, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Dutch words "rozen" meaning "rose" and "daal" meaning "valley," likely referring to a rose-filled valley or a location known for its roses. The name may have originated as a descriptive surname for someone who lived near such a place.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in a 1598 record from the city of Amsterdam, where a merchant named Willem Rozendaal was mentioned. In the 17th century, a Pieter Rozendaal was listed as a member of the Dutch East India Company, which played a significant role in the Dutch colonization of Indonesia and other parts of Asia.

The name Rozendaal is also associated with a village in the municipality of Rheden in the province of Gelderland, Netherlands. This village, known as Rozendaal, has existed since at least the 13th century and may have contributed to the surname's origins or its widespread use in the region.

Notable individuals with the surname Rozendaal include:

1. Cornelis Rozendaal (1755-1823), a Dutch artist and engraver known for his landscapes and cityscapes.
2. Johan Rozendaal (1814-1882), a Dutch politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives in the Netherlands.
3. Gerrit Rozendaal (1877-1957), a Dutch footballer who played as a goalkeeper for the Netherlands national team in the early 20th century.
4. Hendrik Rozendaal (1901-1987), a Dutch architect known for his work on several churches and public buildings in the Netherlands.
5. Marinus Rozendaal (1928-2003), a Dutch artist and painter whose works were heavily influenced by abstract expressionism.

While the name Rozendaal is primarily Dutch in origin, variations of the spelling may have emerged as it spread to other regions and countries over time. However, the core meaning and etymology of the name remain rooted in its Dutch origins, reflecting the historical significance of names derived from geographical features and locations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rozendaal

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

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

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