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UK surname

Derosa

An Italian surname referring to someone with a pink complexion or who lived near a rose bush.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Cornwall, Wrexham and Croydon.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Derosa is 418 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

417

2016, ranked #11,504

Peak year

2013

418 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 417 in 2016, ranked #11,504.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 51 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Derosa surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Derosa surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Derosa 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
1861 historical 1 #34,435
1891 historical 3 #34,257
1901 historical 18 #32,032
1911 historical 51 #27,708
1997 modern 339 #12,464
1998 modern 357 #12,372
1999 modern 363 #12,290
2000 modern 357 #12,380
2001 modern 348 #12,419
2002 modern 367 #12,198
2003 modern 365 #12,038
2004 modern 368 #12,001
2005 modern 368 #11,926
2006 modern 372 #11,878
2007 modern 383 #11,751
2008 modern 390 #11,693
2009 modern 398 #11,768
2010 modern 410 #11,754
2011 modern 406 #11,730
2012 modern 403 #11,662
2013 modern 418 #11,533
2014 modern 417 #11,632
2015 modern 410 #11,686
2016 modern 417 #11,504

Geography

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Where Derosas 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 Cornwall, Wrexham, Croydon and Carmyle and Mount Vernon South. 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 Cornwall 002 Cornwall
2 Wrexham 016 Wrexham
3 Croydon 030 Croydon
4 Carmyle and Mount Vernon South Glasgow City
5 Cornwall 001 Cornwall

Forenames

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First names often paired with Derosa

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Derosa

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Derosa, 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 Derosa surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Derosa 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

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs

Within London, Derosa is most associated with areas classed as Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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 concentrated in suburban areas, these terraced and semi-detached developments are less overcrowded than the Supergroup average, and resident households are more likely to own two or more cars. There are fewer residents aged 25-44, and a larger share of residents employed in administrative and secretarial occupations. Residents are more likely to have been born in the UK, less likely to have been born in the EU or Africa, and much less likely to self-identify as Bangladeshi.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Derosa 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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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Derosa falls in decile 4 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.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Derosa is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

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

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Derosa

The surname DeRosa has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Lazio. It is believed to have emerged in the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Italian phrase "de rosa," which translates to "of the rose." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive name given to someone who lived near or was associated with a rose garden or rose-related trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Barese, a collection of historical documents from the city of Bari, dating back to the 13th century. In these records, the name appears as "de Rosa" and is associated with individuals from the surrounding areas of Bari and Naples.

Another notable mention of the name can be found in the Cedolario Napoletano, a collection of records from the Kingdom of Naples, where the name is listed as "DeRosa" in the 15th century. This suggests that the spelling variation with the capitalized "R" had already emerged by that time.

In terms of historical figures, one of the earliest notable individuals with the surname DeRosa was Giovanni DeRosa, a renowned painter from Naples who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Another notable figure was Francesco DeRosa, a philosopher and scholar from Campania who lived in the late 17th century and contributed to the Enlightenment movement in Italy.

Moving forward in time, the name appears in various historical records and documents across Italy. For example, in the 18th century, there was a notable DeRosa family in the town of Sorrento, known for their involvement in the local lemon trade. Additionally, in the 19th century, Giuseppe DeRosa was a prominent politician and lawyer from Naples who played a role in the Risorgimento movement for Italian unification.

As for place names and older spellings, the name is often associated with the town of Rosa in the province of Salerno, Campania. It is possible that the name was derived from this place name or that individuals from this town adopted the surname DeRosa. Other variations of the spelling include "De Rosa," "Derosa," and "Di Rosa."

Throughout history, there have been several other notable individuals with the surname DeRosa, including Antonio DeRosa, an Italian-American painter and sculptor from the early 20th century; Maria DeRosa, an Italian actress and singer from the mid-20th century; and Luigi DeRosa, an Italian footballer who played in the 1960s.

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FAQ

Derosa surname: questions and answers

How common is the Derosa surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 417 in 2016. That gives Derosa a modern rank of #11,504.

What does the Derosa surname mean?

An Italian surname referring to someone with a pink complexion or who lived near a rose bush.

What does the Derosa map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Derosa 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.