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UK surname

Roseby

In the 1881 census there were 73 people recorded with the Roseby surname, ranking it #23,220 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 95, ranked #31,782, down from #23,220 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Lanchester (Collierley, Kyo, Billingside, Medomsley, Ebchchester, Benfieldside, Heelyfield, Conside, Gateshead and Ryton. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Pendle, North Tyneside and Gateshead.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Roseby is 119 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 30.1%.

1881 census count

73

Ranked #23,220

Modern count

95

2016, ranked #31,782

Peak year

1911

119 bearers

Map years

4

1891 to 1998

Key insights

  • Roseby had 73 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #23,220 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 95 in 2016, ranked #31,782.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 119 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Roseby surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Roseby surname density by area, 1998 modern.

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Timeline

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Roseby 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 42 #25,706
1861 historical 67 #25,342
1881 historical 73 #23,220
1891 historical 104 #23,388
1901 historical 106 #22,076
1911 historical 119 #20,535
1997 modern 106 #26,057
1998 modern 107 #26,555
1999 modern 103 #27,305
2000 modern 100 #27,695
2001 modern 99 #27,534
2002 modern 100 #27,944
2003 modern 90 #29,260
2004 modern 94 #28,896
2005 modern 91 #29,406
2006 modern 95 #29,113
2007 modern 92 #29,929
2008 modern 94 #29,950
2009 modern 104 #28,982
2010 modern 106 #29,305
2011 modern 104 #29,424
2012 modern 98 #30,612
2013 modern 101 #30,591
2014 modern 101 #30,855
2015 modern 100 #31,005
2016 modern 95 #31,782

Geography

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Where Rosebys are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Lanchester (Collierley, Kyo, Billingside, Medomsley, Ebchchester, Benfieldside, Heelyfield, Conside, Gateshead, Ryton, Earsdon and Manchester. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Pendle, North Tyneside, Gateshead and Northumberland. 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 Lanchester (Collierley, Kyo, Billingside, Medomsley, Ebchchester, Benfieldside, Heelyfield, Conside Durham
2 Gateshead Durham
3 Ryton Durham
4 Earsdon Northumberland
5 Manchester Lancashire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Pendle 009 Pendle
2 North Tyneside 028 North Tyneside
3 Gateshead 004 Gateshead
4 Gateshead 016 Gateshead
5 Northumberland 031 Northumberland

Forenames

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First names often paired with Roseby

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Roseby

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

Ageing Communities

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

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Group profile

Many residents are of normal retirement age or above and live in communal establishments, and there are few dependent children. The dominant property type is a mix of retirement flats and detached houses. Those in work are likely to be employed in managerial and professional occupations, and many residents are educated to degree level. Levels of owner occupation are high, but the private rental sector is also present. Rural locations predominate.

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

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

Professional Periphery

Within London, Roseby is most associated with areas classed as Professional Periphery, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. 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 neighbourhoods predominantly house residents aged 45+, with many aged 85+. Most employed residents work in senior roles, and relatively few work in unskilled jobs. Terraced housing is comparatively rare, but communal living is more common. More residents identify as of Indian ethnicity and more affiliate with non-Christian religions. Disability levels are below the Supergroup average.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Roseby is most concentrated in decile 7 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

Roseby falls in decile 10 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

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

10
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Roseby 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 - British

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

1881 census detail

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Roseby families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Roseby 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. Northumberland leads with 37 Rosebys recorded in 1881 and an index of 34.93x.

County Total Index
Northumberland 37 34.93x
Durham 21 9.91x
Suffolk 6 6.92x
Yorkshire 5 0.71x
Surrey 2 0.58x
Northamptonshire 1 1.49x
Warwickshire 1 0.56x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Seaton Delaval in Northumberland leads with 20 Rosebys recorded in 1881 and an index of 2150.54x.

Place Total Index
Seaton Delaval 20 2150.54x
Wallsend 9 267.86x
Benwell 8 689.66x
Ferryhill 7 945.95x
Winlaton 7 344.83x
Kirkley 6 821.92x
Loversall 4 10000.00x
Clapham 2 22.47x
Esh 2 129.87x
Chilvers Coton 1 135.14x
Crook Billy Row 1 36.90x
Dawdon 1 38.31x
Gateshead 1 6.31x
Holmside 1 192.31x
Leeds 1 2.51x
Northampton St Giles 1 39.22x
Usworth 1 89.29x

Top female names

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

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 10
George 5
Joseph 4
William 4
Thomas 3
Andrew 2
Jacob 2
Robert 2
Arthur 1
Carns 1
Charles 1
Geo. 1
Harry 1
Mattew 1
Percy 1
Stephen 1
Wilkinson 1

FAQ

Roseby surname: questions and answers

How common was the Roseby surname in 1881?

In 1881, 73 people were recorded with the Roseby surname. That placed it at #23,220 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Roseby surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 95 in 2016. That gives Roseby a modern rank of #31,782.

What does the Roseby map show?

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