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UK surname

Rosato

An Italian surname referring to a person with a ruddy or pinkish complexion, or from a place with roses.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Maidstone, Richmond upon Thames and St Albans.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Rosato is 122 in 2008. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

101

2016, ranked #30,929

Peak year

2008

122 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 101 in 2016, ranked #30,929.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 9 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Multicultural Inner Suburbs.

Rosato surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Rosato surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Rosato 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
1901 historical 2 #34,263
1911 historical 9 #32,754
1997 modern 94 #27,781
1998 modern 91 #28,806
1999 modern 99 #27,906
2000 modern 98 #27,988
2001 modern 97 #27,823
2002 modern 100 #27,944
2003 modern 98 #28,046
2004 modern 104 #27,338
2005 modern 105 #27,203
2006 modern 112 #26,415
2007 modern 116 #26,209
2008 modern 122 #25,638
2009 modern 120 #26,496
2010 modern 120 #27,124
2011 modern 117 #27,334
2012 modern 102 #29,902
2013 modern 112 #28,675
2014 modern 113 #28,779
2015 modern 106 #29,895
2016 modern 101 #30,929

Geography

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Where Rosatos 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 Maidstone, Richmond upon Thames, St Albans, Torfaen and Croydon. 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 Maidstone 002 Maidstone
2 Richmond upon Thames 020 Richmond upon Thames
3 St Albans 017 St Albans
4 Torfaen 008 Torfaen
5 Croydon 041 Croydon

Forenames

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First names often paired with Rosato

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Rosato

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

Baseline UK

Group

Multicultural Inner Suburbs

Nationally, the Rosato surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Multicultural Inner Suburbs, within Baseline UK. This does not mean every Rosato household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods house many younger and middle-aged adults with children. All ethnic minorities, apart from those identifying as Pakistani or Bangladeshi, appear to be present in above average proportions. Affiliation to Christian religions is uncommon. Long-term disability rates are low, mirrored in limited provision of unpaid care. Privately rented terrace houses and flats are the norm. Managerial, professional and technical occupations are prevalent, and work is rarely part time. Many individuals have degree level qualifications. These areas form the inner suburbs of many of the UK’s towns and cities.

Wider pattern

This Supergroup exemplifies the broad base to the UK’s social structure, encompassing as it does the average or modal levels of many neighbourhood characteristics, including all housing tenures, a range of levels of educational attainment and religious affiliations, and a variety of pre-retirement age structures. Yet, in combination, these mixes are each distinctive of the parts of the UK. Overall, terraced houses and flats are the most prevalent, as is employment in intermediate or low-skilled occupations. However, this Supergroup is also characterised by above average levels of unemployment and lower levels of use of English as the main language. Many neighbourhoods occur in south London and the UK’s other major urban centres.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Rosato is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction 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

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

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

Rosato is most concentrated in decile 6 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

Rosato falls in decile 6 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

6
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Rosato is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 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
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Rosato

The surname Rosato is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval era. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Campania and Lazio, particularly in and around the city of Naples.

The name Rosato is derived from the Italian word "rosato," which means "of a pinkish or rosy color." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone with a reddish complexion or perhaps someone who had a fondness for the color pink or rose.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Rosato can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Barese, a collection of medieval documents from the city of Bari, dated to the 13th century. In this record, a certain "Petrus Rosatus" is mentioned, indicating the presence of the surname in Southern Italy during that time period.

In the 15th century, the name appears in various records from the Kingdom of Naples, such as the Cedolario di Tesoreria, which documented financial transactions. One notable figure from this era was Girolamo Rosato, a renowned jurist and legal scholar who lived in Naples between 1470 and 1541.

During the Renaissance period, the Rosato name gained further prominence with the emergence of several notable individuals. One such figure was Francesco Rosato, a renowned architect and engineer from Campania who lived from 1508 to 1578. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and fortifications in Naples and its surrounding areas.

Another notable bearer of the Rosato surname was Pietro Antonio Rosato, a 16th-century painter and fresco artist from the town of Campobasso in the Molise region. His works adorned several churches and palaces throughout Southern Italy, showcasing his exceptional artistic talent.

In the 17th century, the Rosato name can be found in various records from the Papal States, indicating the spread of the surname beyond the Kingdom of Naples. One notable figure from this era was Domenico Rosato, a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Roman Curia during the pontificate of Pope Innocent XI.

As the centuries progressed, the Rosato surname continued to be present throughout various regions of Italy, with individuals bearing the name making contributions in fields such as art, literature, and academia.

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FAQ

Rosato surname: questions and answers

How common is the Rosato surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 101 in 2016. That gives Rosato a modern rank of #30,929.

What does the Rosato surname mean?

An Italian surname referring to a person with a ruddy or pinkish complexion, or from a place with roses.

What does the Rosato map show?

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