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Rossini

An Italian surname derived from the Italian word "rosso" meaning red or red-haired.

In the 1881 census there were 24 people recorded with the Rossini surname, ranking it #30,215 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 125, ranked #26,827, up from #30,215 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Roystonhill, Blochairn, and Provanmill, Bridgend and Greenock Upper Central.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Rossini is 125 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 420.8%.

1881 census count

24

Ranked #30,215

Modern count

125

2016, ranked #26,827

Peak year

2016

125 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • Rossini had 24 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #30,215 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 125 in 2016, ranked #26,827.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 30 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Routine Occupations or Retirement.

Rossini surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Rossini surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Rossini 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
1881 historical 24 #30,215
1891 historical 20 #32,579
1901 historical 30 #30,724
1911 historical 17 #31,675
1997 modern 75 #30,109
1998 modern 74 #30,562
1999 modern 81 #30,037
2000 modern 82 #29,922
2001 modern 81 #29,828
2002 modern 98 #28,243
2003 modern 90 #29,260
2004 modern 94 #28,896
2005 modern 101 #27,854
2006 modern 106 #27,332
2007 modern 103 #28,187
2008 modern 101 #28,825
2009 modern 103 #29,127
2010 modern 114 #28,017
2011 modern 115 #27,634
2012 modern 106 #29,187
2013 modern 103 #30,235
2014 modern 115 #28,439
2015 modern 115 #28,319
2016 modern 125 #26,827

Geography

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Where Rossinis 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 Roystonhill, Blochairn, and Provanmill, Bridgend, Greenock Upper Central and Greenock Town Centre and East Central. 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 Roystonhill, Blochairn, and Provanmill Glasgow City
2 Bridgend 018 Bridgend
3 Greenock Upper Central Inverclyde
4 Bridgend 019 Bridgend
5 Greenock Town Centre and East Central Inverclyde

Forenames

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First names often paired with Rossini

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Rossini

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

Legacy Communities

Group

Routine Occupations or Retirement

Nationally, the Rossini surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Routine Occupations or Retirement, within Legacy Communities. This does not mean every Rossini 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 characterised by high proportions of single, often never-married adults of normal retirement age or older, including many that are in the most advanced age groups. Most adults are UK born and live at high residential densities, and many of the children living with parents are in adulthood. Individuals identifying as members of ethnic minorities are uncommon, but above average proportions of households include individuals that identify with different ethnic groups. Long-term disability is relatively common, and the dominant accommodation type is flats. Unemployment rates are high, with most of those employed working in routine occupations. Few individuals have high level qualifications. Car ownership is not high.

Wider pattern

These neighbourhoods characteristically comprise pockets of flats that are scattered across the UK, particularly in towns that retain or have legacies of heavy industry or are in more remote seaside locations. Employed residents of these neighbourhoods work mainly in low-skilled occupations. Residents typically have limited educational qualifications. Unemployment is above average. Some residents live in overcrowded housing within the social rented sector and experience long-term disability. All adult age groups are represented, although there is an overall age bias towards elderly people in general and the very old in particular. Individuals identifying as belonging to ethnic minorities or Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups are uncommon.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Rossini 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

Rossini 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

Rossini falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

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

1
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Rossini 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 Rossini, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Rossini

The surname Rossini is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the ancient Romans and Latin language. It is derived from the Latin word "rossus," meaning red or reddish-brown, likely referring to the hair color of an early bearer of the name.

The earliest recorded instances of the Rossini surname can be found in various Italian documents and records from the 12th and 13th centuries, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. The name was commonly associated with certain towns and villages, such as Rossini di Galeata in the province of Forlì-Cesena.

One of the most notable historical figures bearing the Rossini surname was Gioachino Rossini, the renowned Italian composer who lived from 1792 to 1868. He is best known for his operas, including "The Barber of Seville" and "William Tell," which have become cornerstones of the operatic repertoire.

Another prominent individual with the Rossini surname was Giambattista Rossini, an Italian painter and engraver from the 16th century. He was active in Rome and is known for his contributions to the Mannerist style of art.

In the 18th century, Giuseppe Rossini, an Italian architect and engineer, made significant contributions to the development of modern-day Rome. He was responsible for designing and constructing several notable buildings and landmarks in the city.

During the 19th century, Antonio Rossini, an Italian historian and archaeologist, gained recognition for his extensive work on the ancient Roman topography and monuments. His publications and research on the subject were widely influential in the field of classical studies.

The Rossini surname also gained prominence in the field of literature with Gianni Rossini, an Italian novelist and essayist born in 1927. His works explored various themes, including existentialism and the human condition, earning him critical acclaim and numerous literary awards.

While the Rossini surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through immigration and cultural exchange. However, the name's origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of Italy.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Rossini families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Rossini 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. Lanarkshire leads with 14 Rossinis recorded in 1881 and an index of 18.50x.

County Total Index
Lanarkshire 14 18.50x
Middlesex 8 3.42x
Warwickshire 2 3.39x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Barony in Lanarkshire leads with 7 Rossinis recorded in 1881 and an index of 36.55x.

Place Total Index
Barony 7 36.55x
St Marylebone London 7 56.04x
Govan 4 21.37x
Glasgow 3 22.32x
Birmingham 2 10.17x
Clerkenwell London 1 18.12x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Eliza 1
Grace 1
Jane 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Francesco 2
John 1
Oesto 1
Orazio 1
Pergenturo 1
T. 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 Rossini households.

FAQ

Rossini surname: questions and answers

How common was the Rossini surname in 1881?

In 1881, 24 people were recorded with the Rossini surname. That placed it at #30,215 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Rossini surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 125 in 2016. That gives Rossini a modern rank of #26,827.

What does the Rossini surname mean?

An Italian surname derived from the Italian word "rosso" meaning red or red-haired.

What does the Rossini map show?

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