Names / Rose
Is Rose a first name or a last name?
Rose is both: a family name in some places and a given name in others.
How to address someone called Rose
- United States. Rose is used both ways: about 153,397 people had it as a surname in the 2010 census, and 150,772 babies born between 1950 and 2017 were given it as a first name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
- United Kingdom. Rose is used both ways: 44% of people from the United Kingdom with this name in our data carry it as a family name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
- France. Rose is used both ways: 29% of people from France with this name in our data carry it as a family name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
- Canada. Rose is used both ways: 45% of people from Canada with this name in our data carry it as a family name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
Not sure which part of a full name is which? Check the full name with the country where the person is based.
Rose by country
People recorded in Wikidata who carry Rose as a family name or as a given name, by country of citizenship (2,400 in total).
| Country | As family name | As given name | Family name share |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 487 | 441 | 52% |
| United Kingdom | 183 | 230 | 44% |
| France | 54 | 130 | 29% |
| Canada | 64 | 78 | 45% |
| Germany | 96 | 40 | 71% |
| Australia | 58 | 39 | 60% |
| New Zealand | 18 | 51 | 26% |
| Uganda | 1 | 28 | 3% |
| Netherlands | 10 | 16 | 38% |
| Kenya | 0 | 22 | 0% |
Wikidata covers notable people, so counts show how the name is used, not how many people carry it.
Rose in the United States
- As a surname: about 153,397 people in the 2010 census, rank 177 among US surnames.
- As a first name: 150,772 babies born between 1950 and 2017, 100% of them girls.
Rose as a given name: men or women?
About 99% of people with Rose as a given name in Wikidata are women, and 100% of US babies given the name. This describes the name, not any one person: a title is usually a safe guess, but the full name without a title is always polite.
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