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UK surname

Rohman

A surname derived from the Arabic name "Rahman", meaning compassionate or merciful.

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Rohman surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 234, ranked #17,572, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Redcar and Cleveland, Oldham and Westminster.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Rohman is 243 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 23300.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

234

2016, ranked #17,572

Peak year

2014

243 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Rohman had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 234 in 2016, ranked #17,572.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 18 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Rohman surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Rohman surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Rohman 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
1861 historical 18 #31,580
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1891 historical 10 #33,355
1901 historical 12 #32,772
1911 historical 12 #32,302
1997 modern 128 #23,238
1998 modern 146 #22,031
1999 modern 157 #21,201
2000 modern 154 #21,415
2001 modern 150 #21,482
2002 modern 178 #19,671
2003 modern 177 #19,549
2004 modern 190 #18,792
2005 modern 183 #19,194
2006 modern 182 #19,402
2007 modern 185 #19,402
2008 modern 201 #18,584
2009 modern 219 #17,960
2010 modern 240 #17,230
2011 modern 234 #17,383
2012 modern 232 #17,401
2013 modern 241 #17,202
2014 modern 243 #17,232
2015 modern 234 #17,577
2016 modern 234 #17,572

Geography

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Where Rohmans 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 Redcar and Cleveland, Oldham, Westminster, Birmingham and Walsall. 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 Redcar and Cleveland 022 Redcar and Cleveland
2 Oldham 016 Oldham
3 Westminster 005 Westminster
4 Birmingham 033 Birmingham
5 Walsall 030 Walsall

Forenames

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First names often paired with Rohman

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

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

Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students

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

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Group profile

Married couples with dependent children are common in this Group, with many parents born in Africa or the EU. The representation of residents amongst different ethnic minority groups is high, particularly for individuals of Pakistani ethnic group. For many residents, English is not their main language, and affiliation to Christian religions is less common. Privately rented terrace properties predominate and levels of overcrowding are high. Part time work is common, with many employed in elementary occupations and sales and customer services. There are also many students living within these areas, and overall unemployment levels are high.

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

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Challenged Inner London Communities

Within London, Rohman is most associated with areas classed as Challenged Inner London Communities, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. 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

Resident in some of Inner London’s most over-crowded communities, many families have children and marriage/civil partnership rates are above the Supergroup average. Other adults such as students live in communal establishments. Few residents have Level 4 educational qualifications, levels of unemployment are above the Supergroup average, and employment is concentrated in service occupations such as distribution, hotels and restaurants. Relative to the Supergroup average, fewer residents identify as being of mixed/multiple ethnicities, Black or Other Asian.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Rohman 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

Rohman 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Rohman 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Other Ethnic Group

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

Meaning and origin of Rohman

The surname Rohman is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated from the Middle High German word "rohman," which referred to a person who cleared or cultivated land. This name was likely given to those who worked as farmers or land workers during that period.

In the early days, the Rohman family was concentrated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. The name can be found in historical records from the 13th century onwards, with variations such as Romann, Romann, and Rohmann appearing in different regions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rohman can be found in the Weissenburger Codex, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 13th century. This codex contains legal documents and land records from the Weissenburg Abbey in Bavaria, where a certain "Henricus Romann" is mentioned as a landowner.

During the 14th century, the Rohman name gained prominence in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a historic town in Bavaria. Here, a family of prominent merchants and traders carried the Rohman name, and their influence can be traced through various guild records and municipal archives.

One notable individual bearing the Rohman surname was Johannes Rohman, a renowned scholar and theologian who lived in the late 15th century (c. 1450-1520). He was a professor at the University of Heidelberg and authored several works on philosophy and theology.

In the 16th century, a branch of the Rohman family settled in the region of Saxony, where they became prominent landowners and community leaders. One of the most notable figures from this branch was Friedrich Rohman (1575-1648), a successful merchant and banker who played a significant role in the economic development of Leipzig.

Another prominent individual with the Rohman surname was Johann Friedrich Rohman (1702-1784), a German composer and organist who served as the Kapellmeister (music director) at the court of the Dukes of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld.

As the Rohman family spread across different regions of Germany, their name also evolved to reflect local dialects and spellings. For example, in the Palatinate region, the name was often spelled as Rohmann, while in Swabia, the spelling Romann was more common.

Over the centuries, the Rohman family has produced numerous individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, including academia, arts, and commerce. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings, it has since gained recognition and respect throughout German history.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Rohman families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Rohman 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. Gloucestershire leads with 1 Rohmans recorded in 1881 and an index of 52.91x.

County Total Index
Gloucestershire 1 52.91x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Clifton in Gloucestershire leads with 1 Rohmans recorded in 1881 and an index of 1000.00x.

Place Total Index
Clifton 1 1000.00x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 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 Rohman households.

Occupation Count
(Wife Of A Seaman) 1

FAQ

Rohman surname: questions and answers

How common was the Rohman surname in 1881?

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

How common is the Rohman surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 234 in 2016. That gives Rohman a modern rank of #17,572.

What does the Rohman surname mean?

A surname derived from the Arabic name "Rahman", meaning compassionate or merciful.

What does the Rohman map show?

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