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Rogalski

A Polish habitational surname referring to someone from any of several places called Rogale, derived from the word "róg" meaning "horn".

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Rogalski surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 154, ranked #23,293, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Muirton, Coventry and Auchterarder.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Rogalski is 156 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 15300.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

154

2016, ranked #23,293

Peak year

2013

156 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • Rogalski had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 154 in 2016, ranked #23,293.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 13 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Rogalski surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Rogalski surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Rogalski 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
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1891 historical 13 #33,099
1901 historical 11 #32,907
1911 historical 12 #32,302
1997 modern 58 #31,831
1998 modern 68 #31,181
1999 modern 65 #31,605
2000 modern 70 #31,180
2001 modern 68 #31,195
2002 modern 76 #30,830
2003 modern 78 #30,654
2004 modern 84 #30,244
2005 modern 83 #30,486
2006 modern 101 #28,125
2007 modern 119 #25,747
2008 modern 125 #25,249
2009 modern 130 #25,176
2010 modern 141 #24,460
2011 modern 140 #24,395
2012 modern 151 #23,166
2013 modern 156 #23,004
2014 modern 156 #23,231
2015 modern 155 #23,194
2016 modern 154 #23,293

Geography

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Where Rogalskis 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 Muirton, Coventry, Auchterarder, Western Edge and Barnsley. 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 Muirton Perth and Kinross
2 Coventry 026 Coventry
3 Auchterarder Perth and Kinross
4 Western Edge Perth and Kinross
5 Barnsley 024 Barnsley

Forenames

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First names often paired with Rogalski

These lists show first names that appear often with the Rogalski 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 Rogalski

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

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Rogalski is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, part of Suburban Asian Communities. 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 residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Rogalski 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

Rogalski falls in decile 1 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.

1
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Rogalski

The surname Rogalski originated in Poland in the late Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old Polish word "rogal," meaning a crescent-shaped bread roll or pastry. The surname likely referred to a baker or someone associated with the baking trade.

In the 15th century, the Rogalski name appeared in records from the city of Krakow, which was a major center of commerce and culture in medieval Poland. The earliest recorded instance of the name is a reference to a baker named Jan Rogalski in a guild register from 1487.

Throughout the 16th and 17th centuries, the Rogalski surname spread across various regions of Poland, including the towns of Poznan, Gdansk, and Warsaw. Some variations in spelling emerged, such as Rogalsky, Rogalsky, and Rogalczyk, reflecting regional dialects and scribal practices.

One notable figure from this period was Marcin Rogalski (1595-1652), a Catholic priest and philosopher who taught at the University of Krakow. His treatise "De Anima" (On the Soul) was widely studied in academic circles across Europe.

In the 19th century, the Rogalski name gained prominence in the Polish resistance against foreign occupation. Józef Rogalski (1819-1894) was a prominent military leader who fought in the January Uprising of 1863-1864 against the Russian Empire.

Another significant individual was Stanisław Rogalski (1836-1900), a renowned architect who designed several iconic buildings in Warsaw, including the Grand Theatre and the Polish Bank building.

Moving into the 20th century, Jerzy Rogalski (1912-1988) was a respected linguist and professor at the University of Warsaw, known for his contributions to the study of Slavic languages.

Andrzej Rogalski (1922-2008) was a distinguished physicist who made pioneering contributions to the field of infrared technology and optoelectronics. He was awarded numerous honors, including the prestigious Humboldt Prize.

While the Rogalski surname originated in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration. However, its historical roots can be traced back to medieval Poland and the baking trade, where it likely first emerged as a occupational surname.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Rogalski families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Rogalski 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 1 Rogalskis recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.37x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 1 10.37x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Shoreditch London in Middlesex leads with 1 Rogalskis recorded in 1881 and an index of 238.10x.

Place Total Index
Shoreditch London 1 238.10x

Top male names

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

Name Count
Henry 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 Rogalski households.

Occupation Count
Tailor 1

FAQ

Rogalski surname: questions and answers

How common was the Rogalski surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Rogalski surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Rogalski surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 154 in 2016. That gives Rogalski a modern rank of #23,293.

What does the Rogalski surname mean?

A Polish habitational surname referring to someone from any of several places called Rogale, derived from the word "róg" meaning "horn".

What does the Rogalski map show?

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