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UK surname

Rosso

An Italian surname referring to someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion, derived from the word "rosso" meaning red.

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Rosso surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 118, ranked #27,873, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Stratford-on-Avon, South Oxfordshire and Kensington and Chelsea.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Rosso is 121 in 2009. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 11700.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

118

2016, ranked #27,873

Peak year

2009

121 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Rosso had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 118 in 2016, ranked #27,873.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 24 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Rosso surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Rosso surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Rosso 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 2 #33,133
1861 historical 2 #34,135
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1901 historical 14 #32,506
1911 historical 24 #30,800
1997 modern 92 #28,079
1998 modern 98 #27,923
1999 modern 114 #25,766
2000 modern 94 #28,573
2001 modern 91 #28,670
2002 modern 97 #28,383
2003 modern 95 #28,536
2004 modern 106 #27,045
2005 modern 100 #28,025
2006 modern 96 #28,946
2007 modern 98 #29,019
2008 modern 107 #27,844
2009 modern 121 #26,373
2010 modern 112 #28,336
2011 modern 105 #29,287
2012 modern 100 #30,258
2013 modern 108 #29,379
2014 modern 112 #28,934
2015 modern 113 #28,645
2016 modern 118 #27,873

Geography

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Where Rossos 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 Stratford-on-Avon, South Oxfordshire, Kensington and Chelsea, Kettering and Sheffield. 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 Stratford-on-Avon 009 Stratford-on-Avon
2 South Oxfordshire 009 South Oxfordshire
3 Kensington and Chelsea 011 Kensington and Chelsea
4 Kettering 005 Kettering
5 Sheffield 062 Sheffield

Forenames

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First names often paired with Rosso

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Rosso

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Rosso, 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 Rosso surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Rosso 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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Rosso 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

Rosso 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.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Rosso falls in decile 8 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.

8
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Rosso 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.

8
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Rosso

The surname ROSSO is of Italian origin, derived from the Italian word "rosso," meaning "red." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with reddish hair or a ruddy complexion. The name can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern regions such as Piedmont and Lombardy.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname ROSSO dates back to the 14th century in the city of Genoa, where a family named Rosso was mentioned in historical documents. The name was also found in other parts of Italy, including the cities of Milan and Florence.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the surname ROSSO was Pietro Rosso, a Florentine painter and architect who lived from around 1428 to 1508. He was known for his work on the Palazzo Strozzi in Florence.

Another notable individual with the surname ROSSO was Giovanni Battista Rosso, an Italian painter and architect from the 16th century. He was born in Venice around 1515 and is recognized for his contributions to the architectural style known as Mannerism.

In the 17th century, the name ROSSO appeared in several historical records, including the records of the Republic of Venice. One notable figure from this period was Giambattista Rosso, a Venetian painter who lived from 1573 to 1642 and was known for his religious works.

Moving into the 18th century, a prominent figure with the surname ROSSO was Giuseppe Rosso, an Italian architect and engineer who lived from 1732 to 1805. He is renowned for his work on various architectural projects in Turin and the surrounding areas.

In the 19th century, the name ROSSO was associated with several notable individuals, including Alessandro Rosso, an Italian painter from Turin who lived from 1819 to 1898. He was known for his landscapes and religious paintings.

While the surname ROSSO has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including countries with significant Italian immigrant populations.

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1881 census detail

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Rosso families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Rosso 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. Sussex leads with 1 Rossos recorded in 1881 and an index of 61.35x.

County Total Index
Sussex 1 61.35x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Goring in Sussex leads with 1 Rossos recorded in 1881 and an index of 0.00x.

Place Total Index
Goring 1 0.00x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Louisa 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 Rosso households.

Occupation Count
Nurse (Dom) 1

FAQ

Rosso surname: questions and answers

How common was the Rosso surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Rosso surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Rosso surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 118 in 2016. That gives Rosso a modern rank of #27,873.

What does the Rosso surname mean?

An Italian surname referring to someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion, derived from the word "rosso" meaning red.

What does the Rosso map show?

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