TheNameDBROSENBAUM
TopographicMeaning
Rose tree; derived from German 'Rosen' (roses) and 'Baum' (tree).
Etymology
Composed of the German elements 'Rosen' and 'Baum,' originally referring to a place where rose trees grew. Commonly adopted as a Jewish surname in Central Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries.
About the ROSENBAUM Surname
A German-Jewish surname referring to rose trees, likely originating as a topographic designation. The name became widespread among Ashkenazi Jewish communities in Central and Eastern Europe.
Distribution
Common among Jewish communities in Germany, Austria, and Eastern Europe; significant diaspora in North America and Israel.
Notable Bearers
Alvin Rosenbaum (translator), David Rosenbaum (journalist)