UK surname
A surname potentially derived from the French word meaning "round" or "circular".
In the 1881 census there were 4 people recorded with the Rond surname, ranking it #33,288 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 6, ranked #38,110, down from #33,288 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Newport, Winwick and Illogan. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Rond is 153 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 50.0%.
1881 census count
4
Ranked #33,288
Modern count
6
2016, ranked #38,110
Peak year
1861
153 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Rond surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Rond surname density by area, 1861 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe 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 | 39 | #26,319 |
| 1861 | historical | 153 | #15,032 |
| 1881 | historical | 4 | #33,288 |
| 1891 | historical | 52 | #30,061 |
| 1901 | historical | 22 | #31,562 |
| 1911 | historical | 25 | #30,654 |
| 1997 | modern | 14 | #36,528 |
| 1998 | modern | 16 | #36,361 |
| 1999 | modern | 14 | #36,595 |
| 2000 | modern | 13 | #36,635 |
| 2001 | modern | 14 | #36,372 |
| 2002 | modern | 14 | #36,484 |
| 2003 | modern | 13 | #36,620 |
| 2004 | modern | 11 | #36,969 |
| 2005 | modern | 11 | #37,065 |
| 2006 | modern | 11 | #37,118 |
| 2007 | modern | 11 | #37,217 |
| 2008 | modern | 9 | #37,473 |
| 2009 | modern | 9 | #37,573 |
| 2010 | modern | 7 | #37,904 |
| 2011 | modern | 6 | #38,016 |
| 2012 | modern | 7 | #37,854 |
| 2013 | modern | 6 | #38,049 |
| 2014 | modern | 6 | #38,077 |
| 2015 | modern | 6 | #38,076 |
| 2016 | modern | 6 | #38,110 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Newport, Winwick, Illogan, Dudley and London parishes. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newport | Essex |
| 2 | Winwick | Lancashire |
| 3 | Illogan | Cornwall |
| 4 | Dudley | Staffordshire |
| 5 | London parishes | London 3 |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Rond surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Rond, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Rond surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Rond household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Rond is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Rond is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Rond, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname ROND is of French origin, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated from the Old French word "rond," which means "round" or "circular." This name was likely given as a descriptive nickname to someone who was round or plump in appearance.
In the early 13th century, the name ROND started appearing in various records and manuscripts across northern France. One of the earliest recorded instances was in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Notre-Dame de Bonne-Nouvelle, a manuscript dating back to 1225, which mentioned a person named Jehan le Rond.
During the 14th century, the ROND surname gained prominence in the region of Normandy. The Livre des bourgeois d'Arras, a historical document from 1354, listed several individuals with the name ROND, including Jehan Rond and Pieron Rond.
As the name spread across France, variations in spelling emerged, such as Ronde, Rondeau, and Rondin. These variations often reflected regional dialects or scribal errors in historical records.
One notable figure with the surname ROND was Pierre Rond (1490-1562), a French mathematician and astronomer known for his contributions to the development of logarithms and the calculation of π.
In the 17th century, the name ROND found its way to New France (present-day Canada). Jacques Rond (1620-1678), a French settler, was among the early bearers of the name in the colony of Quebec.
Another prominent individual with the surname ROND was Jean-Baptiste Rond d'Alembert (1717-1783), a French mathematician, physicist, and philosopher. He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, mechanics, and hydrodynamics.
The surname ROND has also been associated with place names, such as Ronde, a commune in the Charente department of southwestern France, and Ronde-Haye, a village in the Manche department of northern France.
Throughout history, the ROND surname has been carried by various individuals, including Marie-Geneviève Rond (1769-1830), a French painter and engraver, and Charles Philippe Rond (1853-1914), a French architect known for his work on several churches and public buildings in Paris.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Rond surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Hampshire leads with 2 Ronds recorded in 1881 and an index of 20.12x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Hampshire | 2 | 20.12x |
| Leicestershire | 1 | 18.59x |
| Royal Navy | 1 | 172.41x |
| Wiltshire | 1 | 23.31x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Millbrook in Hampshire leads with 2 Ronds recorded in 1881 and an index of 800.00x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Millbrook | 2 | 800.00x |
| Leicester St Margaret | 1 | 76.34x |
| Plaitford | 1 | 0.00x |
| Royal Navy | 1 | 204.08x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Rond surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Rond surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
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 Rond households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Farm Servant Indoor | 1 |
| Formerly Hose Stitcher | 1 |
| Ord | 1 |
| Printer Employing 5 Boys & 4 Men | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 4 people were recorded with the Rond surname. That placed it at #33,288 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 6 in 2016. That gives Rond a modern rank of #38,110.
A surname potentially derived from the French word meaning "round" or "circular".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Rond bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.