UK surname

Roque

Derived from the French word "roc," meaning a stone or boulder, likely referring to someone who lived near a prominent rock formation.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Waltham Forest, Oxford and Breckland.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Roque is 137 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

137

2016, ranked #25,254

Peak year

2016

137 bearers

Map years

2016 to 2016

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 137 in 2016, ranked #25,254.
• Within the historical census years, the highest count was 4 in 1891.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Map

Roque surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Roque surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Roque 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	1	#33,412
1861	historical	2	#34,135
1891	historical	4	#34,098
1901	historical	1	#34,548
1911	historical	3	#33,789
1997	modern	16	#36,292
1998	modern	18	#36,135
1999	modern	23	#35,612
2000	modern	29	#34,976
2001	modern	24	#35,357
2002	modern	30	#34,950
2003	modern	35	#34,609
2004	modern	40	#34,387
2005	modern	37	#34,815
2006	modern	41	#34,788
2007	modern	47	#34,558
2008	modern	60	#33,743
2009	modern	74	#32,835
2010	modern	90	#31,621
2011	modern	86	#32,006
2012	modern	103	#29,733
2013	modern	110	#29,028
2014	modern	126	#26,781
2015	modern	132	#25,859
2016	modern	137	#25,254

Geography

Where Roques 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 Waltham Forest, Oxford and Breckland. 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	Waltham Forest 006	Waltham Forest
2	Oxford 006	Oxford
3	Waltham Forest 003	Waltham Forest
4	Waltham Forest 028	Waltham Forest
5	Breckland 005	Breckland

Forenames

First names often paired with Roque

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Maria Ana Sara Claudia Anne Kelly Rosa Annette Melanie Dominique

Recent male names

Jose Ricardo Carlos Antonio Mario Joel Jorge Joao Pedro Victor

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Roque

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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Ethnically Diverse Young Families

Nationally, the Roque surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Roque household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many younger parents born overseas (particularly in Africa or EU countries) with children aged 0-4. Individuals identifying as of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities are also common. English may not be the primary language spoken. Accommodation consists principally of flats, and many properties are socially rented and/or overcrowded. Students are also present, unemployment is common, and other adults tend to work in low skilled jobs.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Roque 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

Roque 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

Roque 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 Roque 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 Roque, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Origin

Meaning and origin of Roque

The surname ROQUE has its origins in Spain, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Spanish word "roca," which means "rock" or "rocky area," suggesting that the name may have initially been associated with people living in or near rocky or mountainous regions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname ROQUE can be found in the Catalan region of Spain during the 13th century. It is believed that the name was initially used as a descriptive surname, identifying individuals based on their occupation or place of residence.

In the 14th century, records show the name ROQUE appearing in various parts of Spain, including Catalonia, Aragon, and Valencia. During this period, the name was often spelled as "Roch" or "Roca," reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

Notable individuals bearing the surname ROQUE include Juan Roque, a Spanish explorer who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493. Another prominent figure was Pedro Roque de Ursúa, a Spanish conquistador and explorer who led an expedition into the Amazon region of South America in the 16th century.

In the 17th century, the surname ROQUE gained prominence in the arts, with Juan Roque de Alvarado, a Spanish painter known for his religious works and portraits. Miguel Roque Florido, a Spanish poet and playwright, also made significant contributions to literature during this period.

As the Spanish Empire expanded its influence throughout the Americas and other parts of the world, the surname ROQUE spread to various regions. In the 18th century, Antonio Roque de Brizuela, a Spanish military officer, served as the Governor of Puerto Rico from 1760 to 1768.

Over time, the surname ROQUE has been associated with various place names and geographic locations, including Roca Roja (Red Rock) in the Canary Islands and Roque Prieto (Black Rock) in the Azores Islands, reflecting the name's connection to rocky landscapes.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Roque surname: questions and answers

How common is the Roque surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 137 in 2016. That gives Roque a modern rank of #25,254.

What does the Roque surname mean?