UK surname

Larosa

An Italian occupational surname referring to someone who cultivated or sold roses.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Harborough, Pembrokeshire and Warrington.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Larosa is 151 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

151

2016, ranked #23,615

Peak year

2016

151 bearers

Map years

2016 to 2016

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 151 in 2016, ranked #23,615.
• Within the historical census years, the highest count was 4 in 1911.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Map

Larosa surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Larosa surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Larosa 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
1911	historical	4	#33,595
1997	modern	51	#32,545
1998	modern	59	#32,027
1999	modern	65	#31,605
2000	modern	69	#31,273
2001	modern	73	#30,699
2002	modern	90	#29,314
2003	modern	87	#29,615
2004	modern	90	#29,481
2005	modern	96	#28,671
2006	modern	93	#29,411
2007	modern	95	#29,493
2008	modern	99	#29,181
2009	modern	111	#27,846
2010	modern	116	#27,704
2011	modern	120	#26,930
2012	modern	138	#24,614
2013	modern	141	#24,670
2014	modern	144	#24,504
2015	modern	150	#23,718
2016	modern	151	#23,615

Geography

Where Larosas 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 Harborough, Pembrokeshire, Warrington and Bedford. 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	Harborough 010	Harborough
2	Pembrokeshire 014	Pembrokeshire
3	Harborough 006	Harborough
4	Warrington 023	Warrington
5	Bedford 014	Bedford

Forenames

First names often paired with Larosa

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Sara Maria Louise Federica Melinda Natalie Claire Susanne Diane Yvonne

Recent male names

Michael Salvatore Giuseppe Mario Francesco Giovanni Mark Christopher Paul Jason

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Larosa

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Larosa, 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

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Larosa surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Larosa household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Larosa 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

Larosa 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

Larosa falls in decile 2 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

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 Larosa 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate: White - Other

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

Origin

Meaning and origin of Larosa

The surname Larosa has its origins in Italy, where it emerged during the medieval period, likely in the 12th or 13th century. It is derived from the Italian phrase "la rosa," which translates to "the rose." This name may have initially been a descriptive nickname referring to someone associated with roses, perhaps a rose cultivator or a person who lived near a rosebush.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Larosa name can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Padovano, a collection of historical documents from the city of Padua, dated around 1250. This suggests that the name was already well-established in northern Italy by the 13th century.

In the 14th century, the Larosa surname appeared in various records from the Republic of Venice, particularly in the city of Verona. One notable figure was Bartolomeo Larosa, a merchant and diplomat who lived from 1325 to 1390. He was involved in trade negotiations with other Italian city-states and played a role in strengthening Verona's economic ties.

As the surname spread throughout Italy, variations in spelling emerged, including LaRosa, La Rosa, and De Rosa. These variations often reflected regional dialects and local pronunciation patterns. In the 16th century, a prominent member of the Larosa family was Girolamo Larosa, a Renaissance scholar and humanist born in Naples in 1505. He was renowned for his literary works and contributions to the study of classical Greek and Latin texts.

During the 17th century, the Larosa name gained prominence in Sicily, where several members of the family held influential positions in the local nobility. Vincenzo Larosa, born in 1620 in Palermo, was a celebrated poet and playwright who wrote numerous works in the Sicilian dialect.

As Italians began to emigrate to other parts of the world in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Larosa surname spread to new regions. One notable figure was Salvatore Larosa, an Italian-American artist born in 1890 in New York City. He became known for his vibrant paintings depicting scenes of Italian-American life in the early 20th century.

While the origins of the Larosa surname can be traced back to medieval Italy, it has since become a widespread name found in various parts of the world, reflecting the global reach of Italian migration and cultural influence.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Larosa surname: questions and answers

How common is the Larosa surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 151 in 2016. That gives Larosa a modern rank of #23,615.

What does the Larosa surname mean?

An Italian occupational surname referring to someone who cultivated or sold roses.

What does the Larosa map show?

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