UK surname
A locational surname derived from places where roses were prominent.
In the 1881 census there were 33 people recorded with the Roses surname, ranking it #28,965 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 16, ranked #36,998, down from #28,965 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Northfield, Bedminster and St Pancras. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Roses is 145 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 51.5%.
1881 census count
33
Ranked #28,965
Modern count
16
2016, ranked #36,998
Peak year
1861
145 bearers
Map years
2
1861 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Roses surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Roses surname density by area, 1891 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 | 23 | #29,205 |
| 1861 | historical | 145 | #15,715 |
| 1881 | historical | 33 | #28,965 |
| 1891 | historical | 116 | #21,766 |
| 1901 | historical | 15 | #32,383 |
| 1911 | historical | 31 | #29,952 |
| 1997 | modern | 5 | #37,891 |
| 1998 | modern | 5 | #37,861 |
| 1999 | modern | 8 | #37,367 |
| 2000 | modern | 10 | #37,001 |
| 2001 | modern | 7 | #37,293 |
| 2002 | modern | 6 | #37,532 |
| 2003 | modern | 8 | #37,248 |
| 2004 | modern | 7 | #37,496 |
| 2005 | modern | 7 | #37,581 |
| 2006 | modern | 8 | #37,481 |
| 2007 | modern | 8 | #37,572 |
| 2008 | modern | 9 | #37,473 |
| 2009 | modern | 9 | #37,573 |
| 2010 | modern | 8 | #37,769 |
| 2011 | modern | 9 | #37,598 |
| 2012 | modern | 10 | #37,509 |
| 2013 | modern | 15 | #37,046 |
| 2014 | modern | 14 | #37,161 |
| 2015 | modern | 14 | #37,157 |
| 2016 | modern | 16 | #36,998 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Northfield, Bedminster, St Pancras, Shipton-under-Wychwood and Standish. 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 | Northfield | Worcestershire |
| 2 | Bedminster | Somerset |
| 3 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| 4 | Shipton-under-Wychwood | Oxfordshire |
| 5 | Standish | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Roses 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 Roses, 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 Roses surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Roses 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, Roses 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 Roses is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Roses, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname ROSES has its origins in Spain, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Spanish word 'rosa', meaning rose, and was likely initially used as a descriptive nickname for someone who lived near or cultivated rose gardens.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the ROSES surname can be found in the archives of the town of Seville, where a certain Pedro ROSES is mentioned in a document from 1238. This suggests that the name was already well-established in southern Spain by the mid-13th century.
During the Middle Ages, the ROSES name spread throughout the Iberian Peninsula, with branches of the family taking root in various regions. In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing this surname was Ferran ROSES, a renowned scholar and diplomat who served as an ambassador for the Crown of Aragon.
As the Spanish Empire expanded across the globe, the ROSES name traveled to the Americas and other territories. In the 16th century, a conquistador named Juan ROSES was among the early Spanish settlers in Mexico, where he established a lineage that continues to this day.
Another prominent individual with the ROSES surname was Miguel ROSES, a 17th-century Spanish playwright and poet who authored several celebrated works, including the comedy "La Discreta Enamorada" (The Discreet Lover).
In the 19th century, a notable figure was José ROSES, a Spanish military officer and politician who played a significant role in the Carlist Wars, a series of civil conflicts over the succession to the Spanish throne.
Across the centuries, the ROSES surname has been associated with various place names and locations, such as Rosas, a coastal town in Catalonia, and Rosales, a municipality in the province of Burgos. These place names likely influenced the spelling and pronunciation variations of the surname in different regions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Roses 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. Worcestershire leads with 10 Roses' recorded in 1881 and an index of 25.32x.
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Northfield in Worcestershire leads with 10 Roses' recorded in 1881 and an index of 1333.33x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Northfield | 10 | 1333.33x |
| Newick | 6 | 5454.55x |
| Chobham | 5 | 1923.08x |
| Harwich St Nicholas | 4 | 869.57x |
| Tonbridge | 3 | 80.65x |
| Battersea | 1 | 8.98x |
| Coulsdon | 1 | 370.37x |
| Ingham | 1 | 2000.00x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Roses 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 Roses 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 Roses households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 7 |
| General Labourer | 3 |
| Annuitant | 1 |
| Assistant Housekeeper | 1 |
| Blacksmith | 1 |
| Blacksmith Employ 2 Men | 1 |
| Blacksmith Wife | 1 |
| D Cook Dom | 1 |
| Gunbarrell Setter | 1 |
| House Maid | 1 |
| Housekeeper | 1 |
| Lab | 1 |
| Signalman G E Railway | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 33 people were recorded with the Roses surname. That placed it at #28,965 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 16 in 2016. That gives Roses a modern rank of #36,998.
A locational surname derived from places where roses were prominent.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Roses 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.