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UK surname

Rosenfield

A surname deriving from rose cultivation or living near a field of roses.

In the 1881 census there were 12 people recorded with the Rosenfield surname, ranking it #31,914 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 92, ranked #32,035, down from #31,914 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos), St Mary Whitechapel and Edinburgh. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Bury, Trafford and Barnet.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Rosenfield is 121 in 1997. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 666.7%.

1881 census count

12

Ranked #31,914

Modern count

92

2016, ranked #32,035

Peak year

1997

121 bearers

Map years

3

1911 to 2006

Key insights

  • Rosenfield had 12 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #31,914 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 92 in 2016, ranked #32,035.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 107 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Outer Suburbs.

Rosenfield surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Rosenfield surname density by area, 2006 modern.

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Timeline

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Rosenfield 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 10 #32,589
1881 historical 12 #31,914
1891 historical 53 #29,946
1901 historical 56 #27,952
1911 historical 107 #21,842
1997 modern 121 #24,019
1998 modern 115 #25,466
1999 modern 116 #25,487
2000 modern 117 #25,324
2001 modern 111 #25,767
2002 modern 115 #25,749
2003 modern 111 #26,091
2004 modern 106 #27,045
2005 modern 106 #27,044
2006 modern 103 #27,785
2007 modern 103 #28,187
2008 modern 96 #29,654
2009 modern 101 #29,445
2010 modern 104 #29,618
2011 modern 97 #30,552
2012 modern 91 #31,659
2013 modern 97 #31,239
2014 modern 99 #31,186
2015 modern 94 #31,872
2016 modern 92 #32,035

Geography

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Where Rosenfields are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos), St Mary Whitechapel, Edinburgh, Manchester and Bishop Wearmouth. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Bury, Trafford, Barnet and Greenwich. 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 Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos) Glamorganshire
2 St Mary Whitechapel London (East Districts)
3 Edinburgh Edinburgh
4 Manchester Lancashire
5 Bishop Wearmouth Durham

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Bury 026 Bury
2 Trafford 027 Trafford
3 Barnet 037 Barnet
4 Greenwich 034 Greenwich
5 Trafford 028 Trafford

Forenames

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First names often paired with Rosenfield

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Rosenfield

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

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Outer Suburbs

Nationally, the Rosenfield surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Outer Suburbs, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Rosenfield 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 are found on the outer edges of many towns and cities. Many residents were born outside the UK. Indian ethnic group representation is high. There are high numbers of families with dependent children aged 5 to 14. Incidences of disability and of provision of unpaid care are low. Neighbourhoods provide a mix of detached housing and flats, and terraced housing is not uncommon. Levels of overcrowding are low and homeownership rates are high. Professional and managerial occupations are prevalent: unemployment is low and education to degree level is the norm.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Rosenfield 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

Rosenfield 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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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Rosenfield 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 Rosenfield is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 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 Rosenfield, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Rosenfield

The surname Rosenfield is of Germanic origin, derived from the German words 'Rosen' meaning 'rose' and 'Feld' meaning 'field'. It is believed to have originated as a topographic name, referring to someone who lived near a field of roses or a place where wild roses grew abundantly.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Rosenfield can be found in the German state of Bavaria in the 16th century. Historical records from that time period mention individuals with variations of the name, such as Rosenfeldt and Rosenfelter, residing in the region.

In the 17th century, the surname Rosenfield began to spread across other parts of Germany, including areas like Saxony and Pomerania. During this time, it was also adopted by Jewish communities in these regions, often transcribed as Rosenfeld or Rosenfelt.

Notable individuals with the surname Rosenfield include Johann Rosenfeldt, a German composer and organist who lived from 1603 to 1670. Another notable figure was Samuel Rosenfeld, a Jewish merchant and banker from Berlin who played a significant role in the financial affairs of Prussia in the late 18th century.

In the 19th century, the Rosenfield surname made its way to the United States, primarily through German and Jewish immigration. One prominent American bearing this name was Moses Rosenfield, a successful businessman and philanthropist from Cincinnati, Ohio, who lived from 1826 to 1903.

Another notable individual was Louis Rosenfield, an American author and journalist born in 1879 in New York City. He was known for his works on Jewish history and culture, as well as his contributions to various publications.

In more recent history, the name Rosenfield gained recognition through individuals like Harry Rosenfield, a British actor and comedian born in 1923, who had a successful career in television and film.

While the surname Rosenfield has its roots in Germany, it has since spread across various countries and cultures, becoming a part of the rich tapestry of surnames worldwide.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Rosenfield families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Rosenfield 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. Yorkshire leads with 5 Rosenfields recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.32x.

County Total Index
Yorkshire 5 4.32x
Middlesex 4 3.42x
Lancashire 3 2.16x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Leeds in Yorkshire leads with 5 Rosenfields recorded in 1881 and an index of 76.45x.

Place Total Index
Leeds 5 76.45x
St George In East 4 506.33x
Toxteth Park 2 42.55x
Liverpool 1 11.88x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Emily 1
Esther 1
Jane 1
Jeanette 1
Rebecca 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Albert 1
Alexander 1
Isaac 1
Jacob 1
John 1
Morris 1
Nathan 1

Top occupations

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 Rosenfield households.

FAQ

Rosenfield surname: questions and answers

How common was the Rosenfield surname in 1881?

In 1881, 12 people were recorded with the Rosenfield surname. That placed it at #31,914 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Rosenfield surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 92 in 2016. That gives Rosenfield a modern rank of #32,035.

What does the Rosenfield surname mean?

A surname deriving from rose cultivation or living near a field of roses.

What does the Rosenfield map show?

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