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

Rozon, 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 Rozon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rozon in America

Rozon is the 54990th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rozon surname appeared 374 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 Rozon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rozon 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 Rozon

The surname Rozon has its origins in France, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "rozon," which means "thorny bush" or "bramble." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a thorny bush or a brambly area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Rozon can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive record of landholdings commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name is listed as "de Rozon," indicating a connection to a specific place or location.

During the 12th century, the name appeared in various historical records, such as charters and official documents. In 1187, a certain Hugues de Rozon was mentioned in a charter granted by Philip II, the King of France. This suggests that the Rozon family had established itself as a notable lineage by that time.

The surname Rozon has also been associated with several place names, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Brittany in France. For example, the village of Rozon in the Manche department of Normandy may have lent its name to some early bearers of the surname.

One notable figure in history was Jean de Rozon, a French knight who participated in the Crusades during the 13th century. He was born around 1210 and died in battle in 1248 while fighting against the Saracens in the Holy Land.

Another prominent individual was Philippe de Rozon, a French diplomat and ambassador who served under King Charles VI in the early 15th century. He was born in 1375 and played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and alliances with other European powers during his lifetime.

In the literary world, the name Rozon gained recognition through the works of Françoise de Rozon, a renowned French poet and writer of the 16th century. She was born in 1537 and is best known for her collection of sonnets and love poems, which were widely acclaimed during her time.

During the 17th century, the Rozon surname appears to have spread beyond France, with records showing individuals bearing the name in neighboring countries such as Belgium and Switzerland. One notable figure from this period was Jacques Rozon, a Swiss military officer born in 1627, who served in the French army and participated in various campaigns during the Thirty Years' War.

In the 19th century, the name Rozon gained some prominence in Canada, where several individuals with this surname made significant contributions to their communities. One such individual was Louis-Théodore Rozon, a Canadian businessman and politician born in 1823, who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rozon

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

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

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