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

Rozum, 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 Rozum surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rozum in America

Rozum is the 59742nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rozum surname appeared 338 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 Rozum.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rozum 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 Rozum

The surname Rozum is of Polish origin, with roots tracing back to the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Polish word "rozum," meaning "reason" or "intelligence." The name likely originated in the regions of modern-day Poland, where it was initially associated with individuals known for their wisdom or intellectual prowess.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Rozum can be found in the historical records of the town of Bydgoszcz, located in northern Poland. In a document dated 1478, a certain Jan Rozum is mentioned as a respected member of the local community. This suggests that the name was already in use during that period, potentially indicating its even earlier origins.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Rozum surname appeared in various Polish land records and municipal archives. In 1602, a nobleman named Stanislaw Rozum was recorded as a landowner in the region of Mazovia. Additionally, church records from the city of Krakow mention a merchant named Wojciech Rozum, who lived in the late 17th century.

As the centuries progressed, the Rozum surname continued to spread across different regions of Poland. Notable individuals bearing this name include Jakub Rozum, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the late 18th century, and Andrzej Rozum, a celebrated painter from the 19th century whose works are still exhibited in several Polish art galleries.

Another noteworthy figure was Marianna Rozum, born in 1832, who was a prominent advocate for women's rights and education in Poland. She established several schools for girls and campaigned tirelessly for gender equality in education.

In the 20th century, the Rozum surname gained further prominence with individuals like Tadeusz Rozum, a successful businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to various charitable organizations in Poland during the 1950s and 1960s.

While the surname Rozum originated in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and various historical events. However, its deep roots and connection to the Polish language and culture remain an integral part of its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rozum

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

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

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