UK surname

Delarosa

A surname of Spanish origin meaning "of the rose," referring to a person who lived near a rose bush.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Hammersmith and Fulham, Stoke-on-Trent and Ceredigion.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Delarosa is 119 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

119

2016, ranked #27,704

Peak year

2014

119 bearers

Map years

2016 to 2016

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 119 in 2016, ranked #27,704.
• Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1891.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Map

Delarosa surname distribution map

The map shows where the Delarosa surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Delarosa surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Delarosa over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year	Period	Count	Rank
1891	historical	1	#34,674
1997	modern	44	#33,275
1998	modern	48	#33,111
1999	modern	50	#33,041
2000	modern	55	#32,609
2001	modern	49	#33,048
2002	modern	51	#33,193
2003	modern	49	#33,456
2004	modern	51	#33,478
2005	modern	56	#33,264
2006	modern	60	#33,235
2007	modern	65	#33,045
2008	modern	62	#33,565
2009	modern	75	#32,733
2010	modern	75	#33,081
2011	modern	73	#33,230
2012	modern	98	#30,612
2013	modern	112	#28,675
2014	modern	119	#27,813
2015	modern	111	#28,986
2016	modern	119	#27,704

Geography

Where Delarosas are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Hammersmith and Fulham, Stoke-on-Trent, Ceredigion, Calderdale and Hillingdon. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank	Parish	Area
1	No data	No data

Top modern areas

Rank	Area	District
1	Hammersmith and Fulham 009	Hammersmith and Fulham
2	Stoke-on-Trent 002	Stoke-on-Trent
3	Ceredigion 002	Ceredigion
4	Calderdale 019	Calderdale
5	Hillingdon 010	Hillingdon

Forenames

First names often paired with Delarosa

These lists show first names that appear often with the Delarosa surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Maria Lourdes Louise Emily Sara Elizabeth Michelle Carolyn Irene Teresa

Recent male names

Jonathan Barry Daniel Javier Garth Chester Thomas Edward Moises David

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Delarosa

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Delarosa, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Delarosa surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Delarosa household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Delarosa is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Delarosa is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Delarosa falls in decile 6 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Delarosa is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate: White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Delarosa, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Origin

Meaning and origin of Delarosa

The surname Delarosa is a Spanish surname that originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is a locational surname, derived from the Spanish phrase "de la rosa," which means "of the rose." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a rose bush or garden.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Delarosa dates back to the 13th century in the region of Castile, Spain. It is believed that the name may have been associated with a particular place or location, possibly a town or village with the word "rosa" in its name.

In the 15th century, the surname Delarosa appeared in historical records related to the Spanish conquest of the Americas. One notable figure was Juan Delarosa, a Spanish explorer and conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the early 16th century.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Delarosa surname spread throughout Spain and its colonies in the Americas. In the 18th century, a prominent figure named María Delarosa (1702-1789) was a renowned Spanish poet and writer who gained recognition for her literary works.

In the 19th century, the Delarosa surname was found in various parts of Latin America, particularly in Mexico, where it became a prominent surname. One notable individual was Ignacio Delarosa (1823-1901), a Mexican politician and military officer who played a significant role in the Reform War and the French Intervention in Mexico.

Another notable figure with the Delarosa surname was Pedro Delarosa (1876-1942), a Cuban writer and journalist who was known for his contributions to the literary movement of the early 20th century in Cuba.

As the centuries passed, the Delarosa surname continued to spread across different regions, and its bearers made notable contributions in various fields, including literature, politics, and exploration.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Delarosa surname: questions and answers

How common is the Delarosa surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 119 in 2016. That gives Delarosa a modern rank of #27,704.

What does the Delarosa surname mean?

A surname of Spanish origin meaning "of the rose," referring to a person who lived near a rose bush.

What does the Delarosa map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Delarosa bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.