UK surname
A Jewish ornamental surname referring to a beautiful or decorative stone, likely a rosette or carved rose.
In the 1881 census there were 17 people recorded with the Rosenstein surname, ranking it #31,170 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 20, ranked #36,679, down from #31,170 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to St Botolph Aldgate, St Mary Whitechapel and St Leonard Shoreditch. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Rosenstein is 154 in 1901. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 17.6%.
1881 census count
17
Ranked #31,170
Modern count
20
2016, ranked #36,679
Peak year
1901
154 bearers
Map years
2
1901 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Rosenstein surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Rosenstein 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1861 | historical | 4 | #33,628 |
| 1881 | historical | 17 | #31,170 |
| 1891 | historical | 57 | #29,533 |
| 1901 | historical | 154 | #17,775 |
| 1911 | historical | 140 | #18,657 |
| 1997 | modern | 15 | #36,409 |
| 1998 | modern | 13 | #36,679 |
| 1999 | modern | 15 | #36,476 |
| 2000 | modern | 18 | #36,104 |
| 2001 | modern | 15 | #36,265 |
| 2002 | modern | 16 | #36,267 |
| 2003 | modern | 21 | #35,825 |
| 2004 | modern | 21 | #35,969 |
| 2005 | modern | 19 | #36,247 |
| 2006 | modern | 19 | #36,323 |
| 2007 | modern | 22 | #36,213 |
| 2008 | modern | 20 | #36,443 |
| 2009 | modern | 21 | #36,470 |
| 2010 | modern | 19 | #36,687 |
| 2011 | modern | 21 | #36,502 |
| 2012 | modern | 24 | #36,288 |
| 2013 | modern | 22 | #36,477 |
| 2014 | modern | 22 | #36,496 |
| 2015 | modern | 22 | #36,493 |
| 2016 | modern | 20 | #36,679 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around St Botolph Aldgate, St Mary Whitechapel, St Leonard Shoreditch, St Dunstan Stepney and Manchester. 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 | St Botolph Aldgate | London (Central Districts) |
| 2 | St Mary Whitechapel | London (East Districts) |
| 3 | St Leonard Shoreditch | London (East Districts) |
| 4 | St Dunstan Stepney | London (East Districts) |
| 5 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Rosenstein 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 Rosenstein, 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 Rosenstein surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Rosenstein 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, Rosenstein 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 Rosenstein is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Rosenstein, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Rosenstein is of German and Ashkenazic Jewish origin. It is derived from the German words "Rose" meaning rose, and "stein" meaning stone, likely referring to a place name or a residence near a notable rose-colored stone.
The name can be traced back to the 16th century in Germany, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Franconia. Records show variations such as Rosenstain, Rosenstine, and Rosenstayn appeared in various church and municipal records during this time period.
One of the earliest known references to the name Rosenstein can be found in a 1583 tax record from the town of Nuremberg, where a certain Hans Rosenstein is listed as a merchant.
In the 17th century, the name Rosenstein appeared in several Jewish communities across Germany and Poland. Notable individuals include Rabbi Yehuda Rosenstein (1657-1737), a renowned Talmudic scholar and author from Frankfurt.
As Jews migrated from Europe to other parts of the world, the name Rosenstein spread to various countries. In the 18th century, a family by the name of Rosenstein settled in the United States, with Abraham Rosenstein (1723-1798) becoming one of the earliest Jewish settlers in Philadelphia.
Other notable individuals with the surname Rosenstein include:
1. Julius Rosenstein (1827-1892), a German-American chess master and author. 2. Samuel Rosenstein (1842-1919), a Russian-American writer and editor. 3. Elias Rosenstein (1868-1949), a Swedish-American labor leader and socialist. 4. Nettie Rosenstein (1890-1980), a American-born English actress and playwright. 5. David Rosenstein (1929-2015), an American film and television producer.
The name Rosenstein has been found in various forms throughout history, reflecting the migration patterns and cultural influences of those who bore this surname.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Rosenstein 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. Middlesex leads with 15 Rosensteins recorded in 1881 and an index of 9.06x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 15 | 9.06x |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0.51x |
| Surrey | 1 | 1.24x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Shoreditch London in Middlesex leads with 11 Rosensteins recorded in 1881 and an index of 153.20x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Shoreditch London | 11 | 153.20x |
| Mile End Old Town | 3 | 114.94x |
| Camberwell | 1 | 9.45x |
| Manchester | 1 | 11.31x |
| Whitechapel London | 1 | 61.35x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Rosenstein 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 Rosenstein 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 Rosenstein households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Annuitant | 1 |
| Cigar Maker | 1 |
| Clergyman | 1 |
| Clothier (Tailor) | 1 |
| Domestic Servant | 1 |
| Minister At The Synagogue | 1 |
| Tailor | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 17 people were recorded with the Rosenstein surname. That placed it at #31,170 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 20 in 2016. That gives Rosenstein a modern rank of #36,679.
A Jewish ornamental surname referring to a beautiful or decorative stone, likely a rosette or carved rose.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Rosenstein 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.