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UK surname

Rossetti

Derived from the Italian word "rosso," meaning "red," likely referring to someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion.

In the 1881 census there were 9 people recorded with the Rossetti surname, ranking it #32,416 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 276, ranked #15,673, up from #32,416 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Bridgend, Nuneaton and Bedworth and Cheshire East.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Rossetti is 276 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 2966.7%.

1881 census count

9

Ranked #32,416

Modern count

276

2016, ranked #15,673

Peak year

2015

276 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Rossetti had 9 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,416 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 276 in 2016, ranked #15,673.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 17 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Rossetti surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Rossetti surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Rossetti 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 7 #32,070
1861 historical 1 #34,435
1881 historical 9 #32,416
1891 historical 6 #33,800
1901 historical 15 #32,383
1911 historical 17 #31,675
1997 modern 206 #17,315
1998 modern 222 #16,969
1999 modern 230 #16,685
2000 modern 240 #16,186
2001 modern 231 #16,365
2002 modern 237 #16,413
2003 modern 218 #17,131
2004 modern 233 #16,471
2005 modern 219 #17,126
2006 modern 201 #18,226
2007 modern 216 #17,575
2008 modern 222 #17,442
2009 modern 221 #17,848
2010 modern 239 #17,280
2011 modern 242 #17,001
2012 modern 255 #16,296
2013 modern 259 #16,392
2014 modern 270 #16,020
2015 modern 276 #15,673
2016 modern 276 #15,673

Geography

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Where Rossettis are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Bridgend, Nuneaton and Bedworth, Cheshire East, Hounslow and Southwark. 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 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Bridgend 007 Bridgend
2 Nuneaton and Bedworth 007 Nuneaton and Bedworth
3 Cheshire East 011 Cheshire East
4 Hounslow 009 Hounslow
5 Southwark 029 Southwark

Forenames

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First names often paired with Rossetti

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Rossetti

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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Rossetti surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Rossetti household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Rossetti is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. 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

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Rossetti 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

Rossetti falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Rossetti is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 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 - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Rossetti

The surname Rossetti originated in Italy, and it is believed to have first appeared in the 14th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "rosso," which means red, and it was likely given as a nickname to someone with reddish hair or a ruddy complexion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rossetti can be found in the records of the city of Siena, where a man named Giovanni Rossetti was mentioned in a document dated 1387. The name also appeared in other parts of Italy, such as Florence and Venice, during the Renaissance period.

In the 15th century, the Rossetti family was prominent in the city of Viterbo, located in the region of Lazio. Several members of this family were involved in the arts, including the painter Giovanbattista Rossetti, who was born in Viterbo in 1490.

The Rossetti name gained further prominence in the 19th century with the arrival of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, a group of English artists, poets, and critics who were inspired by the works of Italian Renaissance artists. One of the founding members of this group was Dante Gabriel Rossetti, who was born in London in 1828 to an Italian father and an English mother. Rossetti was a celebrated poet and painter, and his works had a significant influence on the artistic movements of his time.

Another notable figure with the surname Rossetti was Maria Francesca Rossetti, an Italian writer and educator who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. She was born in Vasto, Italy, in 1780 and is known for her contributions to the education of women and her literary works, which included novels and plays.

In the 20th century, the Rossetti name became associated with the Italian film industry through the work of director Roberto Rossellini, who was born in Rome in 1906. Rossellini is considered one of the pioneers of the Italian Neorealist movement and is best known for his films "Rome, Open City" and "Voyage to Italy."

While the surname Rossetti has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including the United Kingdom, the United States, and various Latin American countries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Rossetti families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Rossetti 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. Middlesex leads with 9 Rossettis recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.27x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 9 10.27x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Pancras London in Middlesex leads with 5 Rossettis recorded in 1881 and an index of 70.92x.

Place Total Index
St Pancras London 5 70.92x
Islington London 3 35.34x
Chelsea London 1 37.88x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Emily 1
Emma 1
Harriet 1
Helen 1
Josephine 1
Olivia 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Danti 1
Gabriel 1
William 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 Rossetti households.

FAQ

Rossetti surname: questions and answers

How common was the Rossetti surname in 1881?

In 1881, 9 people were recorded with the Rossetti surname. That placed it at #32,416 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Rossetti surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 276 in 2016. That gives Rossetti a modern rank of #15,673.

What does the Rossetti surname mean?

Derived from the Italian word "rosso," meaning "red," likely referring to someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion.

What does the Rossetti map show?

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