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UK surname

Rabinowitz

Jewish surname derived from the Hebrew given name Reuven, meaning "behold, a son," combined with the German suffix -witz.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Salford, Gateshead and Bury.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Rabinowitz is 136 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

129

2016, ranked #26,270

Peak year

2013

136 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 129 in 2016, ranked #26,270.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 97 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Rabinowitz surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Rabinowitz surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Rabinowitz 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 15 #32,956
1901 historical 97 #23,227
1911 historical 83 #24,531
1997 modern 75 #30,109
1998 modern 82 #29,754
1999 modern 86 #29,496
2000 modern 90 #29,068
2001 modern 86 #29,281
2002 modern 95 #28,666
2003 modern 97 #28,217
2004 modern 95 #28,746
2005 modern 102 #27,689
2006 modern 108 #27,015
2007 modern 111 #26,954
2008 modern 109 #27,533
2009 modern 112 #27,685
2010 modern 125 #26,448
2011 modern 128 #25,793
2012 modern 127 #25,992
2013 modern 136 #25,252
2014 modern 131 #26,089
2015 modern 130 #26,093
2016 modern 129 #26,270

Geography

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Where Rabinowitz' 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 Salford, Gateshead, Bury and Barnet. 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 Salford 010 Salford
2 Gateshead 008 Gateshead
3 Bury 026 Bury
4 Barnet 032 Barnet
5 Barnet 037 Barnet

Forenames

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First names often paired with Rabinowitz

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Rabinowitz

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

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Rabinowitz is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction 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

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

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

Rabinowitz 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

Rabinowitz falls in decile 3 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.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Rabinowitz is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 40-50 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 Rabinowitz, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Rabinowitz

The surname Rabinowitz originates from the Ashkenazi Jewish communities of Eastern Europe, particularly in areas that are now part of modern-day Poland, Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia. It is a patronymic surname, derived from the Jewish male given name "Reuben" or "Reuven" in Hebrew, which means "behold, a son" or "he has seen my misery."

The Rabinowitz surname is believed to have emerged in the 16th or 17th century, during a time when Jews in Eastern Europe were required to adopt hereditary surnames. The suffix "-owitz" or "-vich" is a Slavic patronymic ending, indicating "son of." Thus, Rabinowitz literally translates to "son of Reuben" or "son of Rabbi."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Rabinowitz surname can be found in the 1765 Revision List, a census-like document compiled in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. This record mentions a Leyzor Rabinowicz from the town of Zelva, now in Belarus.

Throughout history, there have been several notable figures with the Rabinowitz surname. One such individual was Rabbi Moshe Rabinowitz (1805-1866), a prominent Hasidic rabbi and author from Shklov, Belarus. Another was Solomon Rabinovich (1859-1916), a Russian-Jewish banker and industrialist who played a significant role in the development of the Russian oil industry.

Nachman Rabinovich (1835-1910), better known as Nachman Krochmal, was a renowned Jewish historian, philosopher, and maskil (proponent of the Jewish Enlightenment) from Galicia, now part of Ukraine. His seminal work, "Guide for the Perplexed of the Time," had a profound impact on Jewish thought and historiography.

Yitzhak Rabinovich (1910-1982), better known as Yitzhak Rabin, was an Israeli politician and military leader who served as the fifth Prime Minister of Israel. He played a pivotal role in the Oslo Accords and was tragically assassinated in 1995.

Another notable figure was Rabbi Shlomo Yosef Rabinovich (1905-1990), a renowned Hasidic rabbi and rosh yeshiva (head of a Talmudic academy) in Jerusalem. He was a respected authority on Jewish law and a prolific author.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the Rabinowitz surname who have made significant contributions throughout history in various fields, including religion, philosophy, business, and politics.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Rabinowitz surname: questions and answers

How common is the Rabinowitz surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 129 in 2016. That gives Rabinowitz a modern rank of #26,270.

What does the Rabinowitz surname mean?

Jewish surname derived from the Hebrew given name Reuven, meaning "behold, a son," combined with the German suffix -witz.

What does the Rabinowitz map show?

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