UK surname
An occupational surname referring to someone who piloted ships or boats.
In the 1881 census there were 101 people recorded with the Derome surname, ranking it #19,636 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 54, ranked #34,678, down from #19,636 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Preston, Bradford and Ashton-upon-Mersey. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Derome is 126 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 46.5%.
1881 census count
101
Ranked #19,636
Modern count
54
2016, ranked #34,678
Peak year
1911
126 bearers
Map years
3
1881 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Derome surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Derome surname density by area, 1881 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 60 | #22,584 |
| 1861 | historical | 68 | #25,196 |
| 1881 | historical | 101 | #19,636 |
| 1891 | historical | 98 | #24,313 |
| 1901 | historical | 125 | #20,061 |
| 1911 | historical | 126 | #19,831 |
| 1997 | modern | 64 | #31,233 |
| 1998 | modern | 67 | #31,282 |
| 1999 | modern | 65 | #31,605 |
| 2000 | modern | 57 | #32,417 |
| 2001 | modern | 56 | #32,379 |
| 2002 | modern | 65 | #31,903 |
| 2003 | modern | 60 | #32,446 |
| 2004 | modern | 59 | #32,787 |
| 2005 | modern | 59 | #33,008 |
| 2006 | modern | 60 | #33,235 |
| 2007 | modern | 64 | #33,145 |
| 2008 | modern | 63 | #33,498 |
| 2009 | modern | 71 | #33,102 |
| 2010 | modern | 71 | #33,401 |
| 2011 | modern | 68 | #33,613 |
| 2012 | modern | 61 | #34,228 |
| 2013 | modern | 57 | #34,538 |
| 2014 | modern | 53 | #34,753 |
| 2015 | modern | 56 | #34,571 |
| 2016 | modern | 54 | #34,678 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Preston, Bradford, Ashton-upon-Mersey, Blackburn and Kendal. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preston | Lancashire |
| 2 | Bradford | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| 3 | Ashton-upon-Mersey | Cheshire |
| 4 | Blackburn | Lancashire |
| 5 | Kendal | Westmorland |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Derome surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Derome, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Derome surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Derome household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Derome is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Derome is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Derome, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname DEROME has its origins in France, specifically in the northern regions of the country. The name is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, sometime between the 11th and 13th centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in medieval French documents from the 12th century, where it appeared as "de Rome" or "de Romes." The prefix "de" suggests that the name may have referred to a person who hailed from a place called Rome or Romes. However, it's unclear whether this was a reference to the city of Rome in Italy or to a smaller town or village with a similar name in France.
The name DEROME may also be derived from the Old French word "romer," which means "to wander" or "to roam." This could indicate that the name was originally given to someone who traveled frequently or led a nomadic lifestyle.
In the famous Domesday Book, a record of landowners and tenants in England compiled in 1086, there are no clear mentions of the name DEROME or its variants. This suggests that the name may have been more prevalent in France during that time period.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Jean de Rome, a French philosopher and theologian who lived in the 13th century (c. 1225-1285). He was known for his work on the teachings of Thomas Aquinas and his contributions to the development of scholastic philosophy.
Another notable figure with the surname DEROME was Philippe de Rome, a French composer and musician who lived in the 15th century (c. 1430-1492). He was a member of the Burgundian Court and is credited with composing several sacred and secular works, including masses and chansons.
In the 17th century, Pierre de Rome (1640-1708) was a French author and playwright who wrote several plays and comedies that were performed in Paris during his lifetime.
During the 18th century, there was a French artist named Jacques-Sébastien de Rome (1725-1792) who was known for his landscape paintings and etchings depicting scenes from the French countryside.
In the 19th century, Louis de Rome (1814-1887) was a French politician and lawyer who served as a member of the National Assembly and worked to promote legal reforms in France.
These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname DEROME who have left their mark on history, though many other notable bearers of this name likely existed throughout the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Derome surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 27 Deromes recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.58x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 27 | 4.58x |
| Westmorland | 9 | 82.34x |
| Yorkshire | 5 | 1.01x |
| Essex | 4 | 4.08x |
| Leicestershire | 3 | 5.44x |
| Cumberland | 1 | 2.34x |
| Devon | 1 | 0.97x |
| Middlesex | 1 | 0.20x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Kendal in Westmorland leads with 9 Deromes recorded in 1881 and an index of 450.00x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Kendal | 9 | 450.00x |
| Kirkdale | 8 | 80.56x |
| Preston | 8 | 50.67x |
| Chorlton On Medlock | 7 | 74.71x |
| Guisbrough | 5 | 462.96x |
| West Ham | 4 | 18.46x |
| Leicester St Margaret | 3 | 22.32x |
| Withington | 3 | 157.89x |
| East Teignmouth | 1 | 238.10x |
| Moss Side | 1 | 32.26x |
| Rickergate | 1 | 109.89x |
| St George Hanover Square | 1 | 11.42x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Derome surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Derome surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Derome households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 11 |
| Assistant Music Dealer | 2 |
| Cotton Weaver | 2 |
| No Occupation | 2 |
| Tweed Weaver | 2 |
| Brush Maker | 1 |
| Cabinet Maker | 1 |
| Carriage Painter | 1 |
| Carriage Trimmer | 1 |
| Carrier | 1 |
| Charr (Woman) | 1 |
| Clerk | 1 |
| Cook | 1 |
| Cotton Rover | 1 |
| Gardener | 1 |
| Gate Keeper (Prison) | 1 |
| Householder (Lodg) | 1 |
| Housekeeper | 1 |
| Iron Miner | 1 |
| Iron Miner Wife | 1 |
| Laborer | 1 |
| Machinist Boot | 1 |
| Music Dealer | 1 |
| Nun Portress | 1 |
| Office Boy | 1 |
| Painter | 1 |
| Shoe Maker | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 101 people were recorded with the Derome surname. That placed it at #19,636 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 54 in 2016. That gives Derome a modern rank of #34,678.
An occupational surname referring to someone who piloted ships or boats.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Derome bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.