UK surname
A locational surname derived from a place called Rosbrook.
In the 1881 census there were 77 people recorded with the Rosbrook surname, ranking it #22,617 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 64, ranked #34,098, down from #22,617 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Bradfield St George and Auckland St Andrew. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Rosbrook is 131 in 1901. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 16.9%.
1881 census count
77
Ranked #22,617
Modern count
64
2016, ranked #34,098
Peak year
1901
131 bearers
Map years
2
1901 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Rosbrook surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Rosbrook surname density by area, 1911 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 | 61 | #22,412 |
| 1861 | historical | 45 | #28,296 |
| 1881 | historical | 77 | #22,617 |
| 1891 | historical | 83 | #26,376 |
| 1901 | historical | 131 | #19,552 |
| 1911 | historical | 124 | #20,023 |
| 1997 | modern | 76 | #29,997 |
| 1998 | modern | 73 | #30,681 |
| 1999 | modern | 74 | #30,759 |
| 2000 | modern | 75 | #30,668 |
| 2001 | modern | 72 | #30,813 |
| 2002 | modern | 73 | #31,159 |
| 2003 | modern | 70 | #31,486 |
| 2004 | modern | 71 | #31,578 |
| 2005 | modern | 66 | #32,303 |
| 2006 | modern | 65 | #32,743 |
| 2007 | modern | 69 | #32,662 |
| 2008 | modern | 67 | #33,135 |
| 2009 | modern | 67 | #33,450 |
| 2010 | modern | 67 | #33,713 |
| 2011 | modern | 68 | #33,613 |
| 2012 | modern | 66 | #33,901 |
| 2013 | modern | 64 | #34,127 |
| 2014 | modern | 66 | #34,025 |
| 2015 | modern | 64 | #34,112 |
| 2016 | modern | 64 | #34,098 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Bradfield St George, Auckland St Andrew, Barrow and Lichfield St Mary. 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 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 2 | Bradfield St George | Suffolk |
| 3 | Auckland St Andrew | Durham |
| 4 | Barrow | Suffolk |
| 5 | Lichfield St Mary | Staffordshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Rosbrook 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 Rosbrook, 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 Rosbrook surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Rosbrook 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, Rosbrook 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 Rosbrook is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Rosbrook, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Rosbrook is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "ros" meaning rose and "broc" meaning brook, suggesting that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a stream or brook where wild roses grew.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Rosbrook name can be found in the Domesday Book, a great survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This suggests that the name was already established in parts of the country by the late 11th century.
In the 13th century, records show a Roger de Rosebroc living in Suffolk, indicating that variations of the name such as Rosebroc and Rosebrok were also in use during the Middle Ages. These early spellings likely evolved over time to become the modern form of Rosbrook.
The name Rosbrook has been associated with various locations in England, particularly in the counties of Suffolk, Norfolk, and Essex, where it is believed to have originated. Some of these place names include Rosbrook Green in Suffolk and Rosbrook Hall in Essex.
Notable individuals with the surname Rosbrook include Sir Richard Rosbrook (1562-1640), a prominent English landowner and member of Parliament during the reign of King James I. Another noteworthy figure is Thomas Rosbrook (1678-1743), a renowned clockmaker from Norfolk who was renowned for his intricate and highly accurate timepieces.
In the 19th century, the Rosbrook name gained further recognition with the birth of William Rosbrook (1819-1892), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Essex. He made significant contributions to the local community and established several charitable foundations.
Other historical figures bearing the Rosbrook surname include Mary Rosbrook (1745-1823), a respected educator and founder of one of the earliest girls' schools in Suffolk, and John Rosbrook (1801-1879), a renowned horticulturist and botanist who introduced several new plant species to England from his travels abroad.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Rosbrook 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. Suffolk leads with 43 Rosbrooks recorded in 1881 and an index of 47.00x.
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Barrow in Suffolk leads with 37 Rosbrooks recorded in 1881 and an index of 16086.96x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Barrow | 37 | 16086.96x |
| Hampstead London | 8 | 68.38x |
| Battersea | 5 | 18.09x |
| Plymouth St Andrew | 5 | 41.53x |
| Lichfield St Mary | 4 | 547.95x |
| Culford | 3 | 3750.00x |
| Newmarket St Mary | 3 | 428.57x |
| Southchurch | 3 | 2142.86x |
| St Anne Soho London | 3 | 69.93x |
| Bermondsey | 2 | 8.94x |
| St Faith Under St | 2 | 5000.00x |
| Shoreditch London | 1 | 3.07x |
| St Pancras London | 1 | 1.65x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Rosbrook 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 Rosbrook 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 Rosbrook households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 10 |
| Bar Maid | 2 |
| Brewers Servant | 2 |
| Drapery Packer | 2 |
| Grocers Assistant | 2 |
| Harness Maker | 2 |
| Journeyman Bricklayer | 2 |
| Wheelwright | 2 |
| (Housekeeper) | 1 |
| Ag Lab | 1 |
| Blacksmith | 1 |
| Bricklayer Employing 2 Boys | 1 |
| Butcher | 1 |
| Butcher (Master Employing 1 Man) | 1 |
| Carpenter & Joiner | 1 |
| Domestic Servant (General) | 1 |
| Dress Maker | 1 |
| Dressmaker | 1 |
| Dyers Packer | 1 |
| General Laborer | 1 |
| Grocer | 1 |
| Groom Domestic Serv | 1 |
| Innkeeper | 1 |
| Journeyman Carpenter | 1 |
| Machinist (D) | 1 |
| Needlewoman | 1 |
| Pupil Teacher | 1 |
| Railway Engine Drivr. | 1 |
| Sch | 1 |
| Shoemaker | 1 |
| Sorter (C S M) | 1 |
| Upholsterer | 1 |
| Waterman | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 77 people were recorded with the Rosbrook surname. That placed it at #22,617 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 64 in 2016. That gives Rosbrook a modern rank of #34,098.
A locational surname derived from a place called Rosbrook.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Rosbrook 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.