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UK surname

Rogala

Polish surname referring to someone who baked a crescent-shaped bread roll or pastry.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Stoke-on-Trent, Bolton and North Lincolnshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Rogala is 146 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

146

2016, ranked #24,173

Peak year

2016

146 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 146 in 2016, ranked #24,173.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Rogala surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Rogala surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Rogala 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
1997 modern 14 #36,528
1998 modern 16 #36,361
1999 modern 16 #36,371
2000 modern 13 #36,635
2001 modern 13 #36,483
2002 modern 14 #36,484
2003 modern 13 #36,620
2004 modern 17 #36,342
2005 modern 26 #35,674
2006 modern 43 #34,647
2007 modern 65 #33,045
2008 modern 88 #30,857
2009 modern 98 #29,906
2010 modern 92 #31,366
2011 modern 90 #31,564
2012 modern 124 #26,432
2013 modern 138 #25,020
2014 modern 140 #24,977
2015 modern 139 #24,956
2016 modern 146 #24,173

Geography

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Where Rogalas 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 Stoke-on-Trent, Bolton, North Lincolnshire, North Dorset 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 Stoke-on-Trent 009 Stoke-on-Trent
2 Bolton 025 Bolton
3 North Lincolnshire 008 North Lincolnshire
4 North Dorset 003 North Dorset
5 Barnet 027 Barnet

Forenames

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First names often paired with Rogala

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Rogala

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Rogala, 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 Rogala surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Rogala 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

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Rogala 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

Rogala 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

Rogala 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.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Rogala 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 Rogala, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Rogala

The surname Rogala is of Polish origin, and can be traced back to the early 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old Polish word "roga," meaning "horn" or "crescent," possibly referring to someone who lived near a horn-shaped bend in a river or a crescent-shaped landform.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in a 1412 document from the town of Krakow, where a certain "Jan Rogala" is mentioned as a landowner. In the 16th century, the name was also found in the village of Rogala, located in the Opole region of southern Poland.

The Rogala family played a notable role in the history of Poland, with several members achieving prominence in various fields. One of the earliest known figures was Marcin Rogala (1539-1608), a Catholic priest and theologian who served as the rector of the Jagiellonian University in Krakow.

Another notable individual was Jerzy Rogala (1701-1772), a Polish military commander who fought in the War of the Polish Succession and later served as a general in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth army. He played a crucial role in several battles against the Russian and Prussian forces.

In the 19th century, Józef Rogala (1818-1896) was a renowned Polish painter known for his landscapes and genre scenes. His works can be found in various museums and galleries across Poland.

During the early 20th century, Stanisław Rogala (1886-1942) was a Polish engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of aviation technology. He was one of the pioneers of aircraft design in Poland and held several patents for his innovative ideas.

More recently, Józef Rogala (1945-2018) was a prominent Polish politician and lawyer. He served as a member of the Sejm (the lower house of the Polish parliament) and played an active role in the country's transition to democracy after the fall of communism.

The surname Rogala continues to be widely used in Poland today, with many variations in spelling, such as Rogalla, Rogale, and Rogalewicz. While its origins may be obscure, the name has left an indelible mark on Polish history and culture over the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Rogala surname: questions and answers

How common is the Rogala surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 146 in 2016. That gives Rogala a modern rank of #24,173.

What does the Rogala surname mean?

Polish surname referring to someone who baked a crescent-shaped bread roll or pastry.

What does the Rogala map show?

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