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UK surname

Derose

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

In the 1881 census there were 35 people recorded with the Derose surname, ranking it #28,715 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 109, ranked #29,402, down from #28,715 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Thanet, Kensington and Chelsea and Medway.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Derose is 109 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 211.4%.

1881 census count

35

Ranked #28,715

Modern count

109

2016, ranked #29,402

Peak year

2016

109 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Derose had 35 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #28,715 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 109 in 2016, ranked #29,402.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 59 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Derose surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Derose surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Derose 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
1851 historical 22 #29,378
1861 historical 29 #30,287
1881 historical 35 #28,715
1891 historical 52 #30,061
1901 historical 56 #27,952
1911 historical 59 #26,914
1997 modern 92 #28,079
1998 modern 90 #28,920
1999 modern 85 #29,578
2000 modern 86 #29,484
2001 modern 83 #29,617
2002 modern 82 #30,181
2003 modern 79 #30,549
2004 modern 80 #30,679
2005 modern 75 #31,400
2006 modern 76 #31,633
2007 modern 81 #31,408
2008 modern 80 #31,833
2009 modern 79 #32,372
2010 modern 91 #31,497
2011 modern 99 #30,218
2012 modern 99 #30,442
2013 modern 103 #30,235
2014 modern 106 #30,030
2015 modern 108 #29,512
2016 modern 109 #29,402

Geography

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Where Deroses 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 Thanet, Kensington and Chelsea, Medway, East Cambridgeshire and Hammersmith and Fulham. 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 Thanet 010 Thanet
2 Kensington and Chelsea 018 Kensington and Chelsea
3 Medway 018 Medway
4 East Cambridgeshire 001 East Cambridgeshire
5 Hammersmith and Fulham 016 Hammersmith and Fulham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Derose

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Derose

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

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Derose is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, 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

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

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

Derose 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

Derose falls in decile 7 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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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Derose is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 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 Derose, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Derose

The surname DeRose has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. It is derived from the Italian word "rosa," which means "rose." The prefix "de" suggests that the name originally referred to a person who lived near a rose garden or was associated with the cultivation or sale of roses.

DeRose is a variation of the more common Italian surname "Rosa," which can be traced back to the 13th century. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the DeRose surname appear in medieval documents from cities like Florence and Bologna.

One notable historical figure with the DeRose surname was Antonio DeRose (1548-1624), a renowned Italian architect and sculptor who worked on several notable projects in Rome during the Renaissance period. His most famous work is the façade of the Church of Sant'Andrea della Valle.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Vincenzo DeRose (1670-1738), a Neapolitan composer and musician who was celebrated for his operas and sacred works. His compositions were performed throughout Italy and in other parts of Europe during the Baroque era.

In the 19th century, Giovanni DeRose (1816-1892) was a prominent Italian lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Parliament of the Kingdom of Italy. He was also a champion of Italian unification and played a role in the Risorgimento movement.

Federico DeRose (1867-1945) was an Italian sculptor and painter who gained recognition for his neo-classical works. He worked on several public monuments and sculptures, many of which can still be seen in Italian cities today.

Another notable figure with the DeRose surname was Guido DeRose (1901-1967), an Italian journalist and war correspondent who covered many major events of the 20th century, including World War II and the Italian Campaign.

While the surname DeRose originated in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to immigration. However, it remains most prevalent in Italian communities, particularly those with roots in Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Derose families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Derose surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 18 Deroses recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.25x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 18 10.25x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Mile End Old Town London in Middlesex leads with 8 Deroses recorded in 1881 and an index of 213.90x.

Place Total Index
Mile End Old Town London 8 213.90x
Spitalfields London 3 227.27x
St Katherine Creechurch 3 10000.00x
Teddington London 2 500.00x
Tottenham 1 35.71x
Westminster St James 1 55.56x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Derose surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Derose surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Charles 2
Abr. 1
David 1
James 1
Morris 1

Top occupations

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 Derose households.

FAQ

Derose surname: questions and answers

How common was the Derose surname in 1881?

In 1881, 35 people were recorded with the Derose surname. That placed it at #28,715 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Derose surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 109 in 2016. That gives Derose a modern rank of #29,402.

What does the Derose surname mean?

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

What does the Derose map show?

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