UK surname
A topographic surname related to hills, ridges, or rolling terrain.
In the 1881 census there were 41 people recorded with the Rouland surname, ranking it #27,870 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 4, ranked #38,419, down from #27,870 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Tarvin, Toxteth Park and Letcomb Regis, Childrey. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Rouland is 218 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 90.2%.
1881 census count
41
Ranked #27,870
Modern count
4
2016, ranked #38,419
Peak year
1861
218 bearers
Map years
3
1851 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Rouland surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Rouland 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 | 121 | #15,049 |
| 1861 | historical | 218 | #11,175 |
| 1881 | historical | 41 | #27,870 |
| 1891 | historical | 114 | #22,006 |
| 1901 | historical | 18 | #32,032 |
| 1911 | historical | 47 | #28,110 |
| 1997 | modern | 3 | #38,317 |
| 1998 | modern | 5 | #37,861 |
| 1999 | modern | 5 | #37,872 |
| 2000 | modern | 9 | #37,119 |
| 2001 | modern | 10 | #36,852 |
| 2002 | modern | 12 | #36,679 |
| 2003 | modern | 12 | #36,715 |
| 2004 | modern | 8 | #37,346 |
| 2005 | modern | 7 | #37,581 |
| 2006 | modern | 7 | #37,634 |
| 2007 | modern | 8 | #37,572 |
| 2008 | modern | 10 | #37,371 |
| 2009 | modern | 7 | #37,816 |
| 2010 | modern | 8 | #37,769 |
| 2011 | modern | 8 | #37,737 |
| 2012 | modern | 5 | #38,167 |
| 2013 | modern | 4 | #38,359 |
| 2014 | modern | 3 | #38,552 |
| 2015 | modern | 3 | #38,558 |
| 2016 | modern | 4 | #38,419 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Tarvin, Toxteth Park, Letcomb Regis, Childrey, Llanrhaiadr in Kinmerch 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 | Tarvin | Cheshire |
| 2 | Toxteth Park | Lancashire |
| 3 | Letcomb Regis, Childrey | Berkshire |
| 4 | Llanrhaiadr in Kinmerch | Denbighshire |
| 5 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Rouland 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 Rouland, 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 Rouland surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Rouland 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, Rouland 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 Rouland is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Rouland, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Rouland has its origins in France, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "rolant," which was a variant spelling of the name Roland, a famous French epic hero and one of the principal characters in the medieval chanson de geste "La Chanson de Roland."
The name Roland itself is thought to have Germanic origins, possibly derived from the Old Frankish words "hruod" meaning "fame" or "renown" and "lant" meaning "land" or "country." This suggests that the name Rouland may have initially been given to individuals renowned in their homeland or of distinguished lineage.
One of the earliest known references to the surname Rouland can be found in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres, a medieval collection of charters and documents from the Abbey of Saint-Père in Chartres, France, dating back to the 12th century. This manuscript mentions several individuals with the surname Rouland, indicating that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.
In the 13th century, the name Rouland appeared in the Livre des Bourgeois de Reims, a register of burgesses or citizens of the city of Reims, France. This record provides evidence of the surname's presence in the area during that era.
Notable individuals throughout history who bore the surname Rouland include:
1. Jehan Rouland (c. 1375 - c. 1438), a French manuscript illuminator and calligrapher active in the early 15th century, renowned for his work on the Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry.
2. Pierre Rouland (c. 1506 - 1584), a French jurist and author of the influential legal treatise "Coutumes du Duché de Normandie."
3. Gustave Rouland (1806 - 1878), a French politician and writer who served as the Minister of Public Instruction and Worship under Napoleon III.
4. Eugène Rouland (1832 - 1910), a French painter and illustrator known for his works depicting scenes from rural life in the Brittany region.
5. Léon Rouland (1867 - 1932), a French sculptor and medal engraver who created numerous public monuments and medals commemorating historical events and figures.
The surname Rouland has also been associated with various place names and locations throughout France, such as the village of Rouland in the department of Haute-Saône, or the Château de Rouland, a historic castle located in the commune of Baulne-en-Brie, in the Aisne department.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Rouland 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. Channel Islands leads with 10 Roulands recorded in 1881 and an index of 66.53x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands | 10 | 66.53x |
| Merionethshire | 7 | 75.43x |
| Glamorgan | 5 | 5.66x |
| Gloucestershire | 5 | 5.03x |
| Middlesex | 5 | 0.99x |
| Surrey | 5 | 2.02x |
| Durham | 4 | 2.65x |
| Hampshire | 4 | 3.85x |
| Lancashire | 3 | 0.50x |
| Leicestershire | 2 | 3.56x |
| Essex | 1 | 1.00x |
| Isle of Man | 1 | 10.62x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St John in Channel Islands leads with 8 Roulands recorded in 1881 and an index of 2758.62x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| St John | 8 | 2758.62x |
| Llanuwchllyn | 7 | 3684.21x |
| Eglwysilan | 5 | 326.80x |
| Kempsford | 5 | 3571.43x |
| Paddington London | 5 | 26.81x |
| Rotherhithe | 5 | 79.74x |
| Crook Billy Row | 3 | 155.44x |
| Portsea | 3 | 14.73x |
| Nether Seal | 2 | 2000.00x |
| Barling | 1 | 1666.67x |
| Barrow In Furness | 1 | 12.22x |
| Great Stainton | 1 | 5000.00x |
| Manchester | 1 | 3.70x |
| Onchan | 1 | 36.90x |
| Southampton St Mary | 1 | 15.29x |
| St Helier | 1 | 20.45x |
| St Saviour | 1 | 120.48x |
| Toxteth Park | 1 | 4.91x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Rouland 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 Rouland 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 Rouland households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 7 |
| Farmer Daur | 2 |
| Farmer Son | 2 |
| Ag Lab | 1 |
| Blacksmith | 1 |
| Coachman Domestic Serv | 1 |
| Coalminer | 1 |
| Contractor (Und) | 1 |
| Cook | 1 |
| Cook Dom Serv | 1 |
| Dressmaker | 1 |
| Encaustic Tile Fixer | 1 |
| Engineer Of Maritime Transport | 1 |
| Farmer Of 50 Acres | 1 |
| Gardener (Not D) | 1 |
| General Servant | 1 |
| Groom Dom Ser | 1 |
| Ironer | 1 |
| Lab | 1 |
| Laundress | 1 |
| Naval Annuitant | 1 |
| Plasterer | 1 |
| Quarryman | 1 |
| Retired Farmer | 1 |
| Retired Farmer Wife | 1 |
| Stone Dresser | 1 |
| Waitress | 1 |
| Watch Maker | 1 |
| Window Cleaner | 1 |
| Woodman | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 41 people were recorded with the Rouland surname. That placed it at #27,870 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 4 in 2016. That gives Rouland a modern rank of #38,419.
A topographic surname related to hills, ridges, or rolling terrain.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Rouland 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.