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UK surname

Rollin

A surname derived from the Old French word "rollin" meaning a small wheel or roller.

In the 1881 census there were 151 people recorded with the Rollin surname, ranking it #15,419 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 319, ranked #14,121, up from #15,419 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Silkstone, Babworth and Darfield. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Wakefield, East Riding of Yorkshire and Stroud.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Rollin is 350 in 2000. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 111.3%.

1881 census count

151

Ranked #15,419

Modern count

319

2016, ranked #14,121

Peak year

2000

350 bearers

Map years

8

1861 to 2016

Key insights

  • Rollin had 151 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #15,419 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 319 in 2016, ranked #14,121.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 310 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living.

Rollin surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Rollin surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Rollin 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
1851 historical 78 #19,840
1861 historical 106 #20,147
1881 historical 151 #15,419
1891 historical 200 #14,913
1901 historical 234 #13,705
1911 historical 310 #11,180
1997 modern 319 #13,000
1998 modern 335 #12,915
1999 modern 341 #12,851
2000 modern 350 #12,564
2001 modern 342 #12,566
2002 modern 340 #12,884
2003 modern 307 #13,614
2004 modern 318 #13,374
2005 modern 317 #13,323
2006 modern 316 #13,402
2007 modern 312 #13,674
2008 modern 313 #13,746
2009 modern 322 #13,741
2010 modern 336 #13,613
2011 modern 328 #13,730
2012 modern 312 #14,131
2013 modern 320 #14,104
2014 modern 314 #14,371
2015 modern 316 #14,214
2016 modern 319 #14,121

Geography

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Where Rollins are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Silkstone, Babworth, Darfield, Sheffield and Huddersfield. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Wakefield, East Riding of Yorkshire, Stroud, Dartford 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 Silkstone Yorkshire, West Riding
2 Babworth Nottinghamshire
3 Darfield Yorkshire, West Riding
4 Sheffield Yorkshire, West Riding
5 Huddersfield Yorkshire, West Riding

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Wakefield 039 Wakefield
2 East Riding of Yorkshire 042 East Riding of Yorkshire
3 Stroud 007 Stroud
4 Dartford 013 Dartford
5 Barnsley 013 Barnsley

Forenames

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First names often paired with Rollin

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Rollin

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

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living

Nationally, the Rollin surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Rollin household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Families with resident dependent children (but not students) are common. Established family groups and White ethnicity predominate, as do individuals born in the UK. They are more likely than the Supergroup average to have been resident in their terraced, semi-detached, or detached houses for more than one year. Levels of multiple car ownership are high. Properties are owned and typically have surplus living space. Associate professionals and administrative occupations are prevalent, and parents are likely to be in middle age or approaching retirement. Educational attainment is above the Supergroup average. Scattered developments and concentrations are found in many small towns.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Rollin 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

Rollin is most concentrated in decile 9 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

Rollin 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 Rollin is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 25-30 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 - British

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

Meaning and origin of Rollin

The surname Rollin is of French origin, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old French word "roller," which means "to roll." The name was likely given to someone whose occupation involved rolling or working with rolls, such as a baker or a miller.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Rollin can be found in the Cartulaire de Saint-Père de Chartres, a collection of medieval charters and documents from the Abbey of Saint-Père in Chartres, France. In this document, dated around 1150, a person named Petrus Rollin is mentioned.

Another early reference to the name Rollin appears in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire, a collection of charters and documents from the Abbey of Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire in France. This document, dated around 1180, mentions a person named Johannes Rollin.

In the 13th century, the name Rollin was found in various records and documents from the Île-de-France region of France, particularly around the cities of Paris and Chartres. One notable individual from this period was Guillaume Rollin, a merchant and member of the bourgeoisie in Paris, who lived in the late 13th century.

During the 14th century, the name Rollin became more widespread in France, appearing in records from various regions. One prominent figure from this time was Jean Rollin, a French theologian and author who lived from around 1335 to 1405. He was known for his works on theological and philosophical topics.

In the 15th century, the name Rollin was found in records from the Normandy region of France. An example is Nicolas Rollin, a cleric and writer who lived from around 1430 to 1495. He is known for his work "Traité des droits et libertés de l'Église gallicane," which discussed the rights and liberties of the French Catholic Church.

During the 16th century, the surname Rollin gained prominence in the city of Paris. One notable figure was Charles Rollin, a French historian and educator who lived from 1661 to 1741. He was the principal of the University of Paris and is best known for his work "Histoire ancienne," a comprehensive history of ancient civilizations.

The surname Rollin has also been found in various place names throughout France, such as Rollainville, Rollin, and Rolleville, indicating the presence of families with this surname in those locations.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Rollin families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Rollin 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. Yorkshire leads with 56 Rollins recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.84x.

County Total Index
Yorkshire 56 3.84x
Devon 25 8.15x
Durham 24 5.48x
Nottinghamshire 22 11.08x
Norfolk 11 4.86x
Middlesex 7 0.48x
Cheshire 1 0.31x
Hampshire 1 0.33x
Lancashire 1 0.06x
Staffordshire 1 0.20x
Warwickshire 1 0.27x
Wiltshire 1 0.77x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Nether Hallam in Yorkshire leads with 15 Rollins recorded in 1881 and an index of 75.95x.

Place Total Index
Nether Hallam 15 75.95x
Lockwood 14 266.67x
East Retford 12 697.67x
Plymouth Charles The 12 88.82x
South Raynham 11 13750.00x
Framwellgate 9 346.15x
Lindley Cum Quarmby 9 244.57x
Plymouth St Andrew 8 33.87x
Barnsley 6 39.84x
Elvet 6 189.87x
Islington London 6 4.20x
Greasley 5 111.61x
Tormoham 5 38.55x
Westoe 5 20.13x
Attercliffe Cum Darnall 4 29.41x
Ecclesfield 4 37.38x
Babworth 3 810.81x
Darfield 2 150.38x
St Giles 2 72.99x
Birmingham 1 0.81x
Bishopwearmouth 1 2.66x
Boltby 1 666.67x
Chelsea London 1 2.25x
Clarborough 1 67.57x
Farnborough 1 31.55x
Higher Bebington 1 48.08x
Snenton 1 12.82x
Stockton On Tees 1 4.73x
Toxteth Park 1 1.69x
Warminster 1 35.09x
Wednesbury 1 8.05x
York St Nicholas In 1 121.95x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 9
Sarah 9
Elizabeth 7
Jane 5
Alice 3
Emma 3
Hannah 3
Jessie 3
Ellen 2
Florence 2
Louisa 2
Martha 2
Amy 1
Ann 1
Annie 1
Augusta 1
Caroline 1
Deborah 1
Edith 1
Fanny 1
Georgiana 1
Gertrude 1
Holbreda 1
Leviner 1
Lucy 1
Margaret 1
Maria 1
Milicent 1
Millicent 1
Nellie 1
Susan 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 13
William 10
George 5
Henry 5
James 5
Albert 4
Alfred 3
Arthur 3
Charles 3
Edward 3
Herbert 3
Ambrose 2
Edwin 2
Frank 2
Thomas 2
Wm. 2
Benjamin 1
Daniel 1
Frederick 1
Fredk. 1
Geo. 1
Joseph 1
Not 1
Octavius 1
Percy 1
Peter 1
Samuel 1
Saul 1
Sidney 1
Stafford 1
Walter 1

FAQ

Rollin surname: questions and answers

How common was the Rollin surname in 1881?

In 1881, 151 people were recorded with the Rollin surname. That placed it at #15,419 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Rollin surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 319 in 2016. That gives Rollin a modern rank of #14,121.

What does the Rollin surname mean?

A surname derived from the Old French word "rollin" meaning a small wheel or roller.

What does the Rollin map show?

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