Rosenbaum

Rosenbaum is a surname of German origin. It is a compound of Rosen (roses) and Baum (tree), meaning "rose tree" or "rose bush." It is a toponymic surname derived from place names in German-speaking regions.

The name is common among Ashkenazi Jewish communities, where Germanic surnames were adopted during the 18th and 19th centuries. Through migration, bearers of the name can be found in the United States, Israel, Canada, and other countries, across a wide range of professions.

Rosenbaum also appears as a place name in parts of Europe, reflecting historical German-speaking settlements. In modern usage, the surname is found in many languages and has several variant spellings.

Notable individuals with the surname have contributed to science, the arts, politics, and public life, and the name remains widely distributed in historical and contemporary records.

See also: Rosenbaum (disambiguation).