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UK surname

Roullier

A French surname referring to a maker, seller, or hauler of rolls.

In the 1881 census there were 22 people recorded with the Roullier surname, ranking it #30,464 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 82, ranked #32,895, down from #30,464 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Camden, Stevenage and Bexley.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Roullier is 101 in 1998. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 272.7%.

1881 census count

22

Ranked #30,464

Modern count

82

2016, ranked #32,895

Peak year

1998

101 bearers

Map years

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1998 to 1998

Key insights

  • Roullier had 22 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #30,464 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 82 in 2016, ranked #32,895.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 78 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Multicultural Inner Suburbs.

Roullier surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Roullier surname density by area, 1998 modern.

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Timeline

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Roullier 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 11 #31,309
1861 historical 26 #30,677
1881 historical 22 #30,464
1891 historical 45 #30,747
1901 historical 61 #27,379
1911 historical 78 #25,013
1997 modern 93 #27,932
1998 modern 101 #27,479
1999 modern 97 #28,187
2000 modern 98 #27,988
2001 modern 97 #27,823
2002 modern 100 #27,944
2003 modern 88 #29,506
2004 modern 83 #30,352
2005 modern 84 #30,359
2006 modern 78 #31,385
2007 modern 79 #31,628
2008 modern 76 #32,279
2009 modern 87 #31,489
2010 modern 86 #32,081
2011 modern 77 #32,909
2012 modern 81 #32,796
2013 modern 84 #32,745
2014 modern 83 #32,910
2015 modern 80 #33,052
2016 modern 82 #32,895

Geography

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Where Roulliers 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 Camden, Stevenage, Bexley, South Kesteven and West Berkshire. 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 Camden 025 Camden
2 Stevenage 006 Stevenage
3 Bexley 026 Bexley
4 South Kesteven 014 South Kesteven
5 West Berkshire 001 West Berkshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Roullier

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Roullier

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

Baseline UK

Group

Multicultural Inner Suburbs

Nationally, the Roullier surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Multicultural Inner Suburbs, within Baseline UK. This does not mean every Roullier 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 house many younger and middle-aged adults with children. All ethnic minorities, apart from those identifying as Pakistani or Bangladeshi, appear to be present in above average proportions. Affiliation to Christian religions is uncommon. Long-term disability rates are low, mirrored in limited provision of unpaid care. Privately rented terrace houses and flats are the norm. Managerial, professional and technical occupations are prevalent, and work is rarely part time. Many individuals have degree level qualifications. These areas form the inner suburbs of many of the UK’s towns and cities.

Wider pattern

This Supergroup exemplifies the broad base to the UK’s social structure, encompassing as it does the average or modal levels of many neighbourhood characteristics, including all housing tenures, a range of levels of educational attainment and religious affiliations, and a variety of pre-retirement age structures. Yet, in combination, these mixes are each distinctive of the parts of the UK. Overall, terraced houses and flats are the most prevalent, as is employment in intermediate or low-skilled occupations. However, this Supergroup is also characterised by above average levels of unemployment and lower levels of use of English as the main language. Many neighbourhoods occur in south London and the UK’s other major urban centres.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Roullier 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

Roullier 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

Roullier falls in decile 3 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Roullier is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Roullier

The surname ROULLIER has its origins in France, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be an occupational name derived from the Old French word "rouler," meaning "to roll" or "to wind." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone involved in the rolling or winding of materials, such as a cloth maker or a wheelwright.

The earliest recorded instances of the name ROULLIER can be traced back to the 12th century in various regions of France, such as Normandy, Brittany, and the Île-de-France. It is also found in some ancient French manuscripts and records, though specific mentions are scarce.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname ROULLIER was Jean Roullier, a prominent French printer and bookseller who lived in Paris in the 16th century (c. 1505-1580). He was known for publishing works by notable authors of the time, including Rabelais and Ronsard.

Another notable figure with this surname was Nicolas Roullier (1560-1629), a French historian and diplomat who served as the ambassador of France to the Netherlands during the reign of King Henry IV. He authored several historical works and played a significant role in the negotiations that led to the Treaty of Vervins in 1598.

In the 17th century, Étienne Roullier (c. 1600-1670) was a French architect and engineer who worked on several notable projects, including the restoration of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris and the construction of the Pont Royal bridge over the River Seine.

The name ROULLIER has also been associated with various place names in France, such as Rouillé-le-Désert, a commune in the Vienne department, and Rouillé, a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

Another individual of note was Claude Roullier (1709-1783), a French botanist and physician who made significant contributions to the study of plants and their medicinal properties. He served as the director of the Jardin des Plantes in Paris and published several influential works on botany and horticulture.

While the surname ROULLIER has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, the historical records and notable figures mentioned above provide insight into the early origins and prominence of this surname in French history and culture.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Roullier families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Roullier 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. Surrey leads with 16 Roulliers recorded in 1881 and an index of 15.31x.

County Total Index
Surrey 16 15.31x
Kent 2 2.73x
Essex 1 2.36x
Middlesex 1 0.47x
Northamptonshire 1 4.96x
Sussex 1 2.77x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Camberwell in Surrey leads with 16 Roulliers recorded in 1881 and an index of 116.79x.

Place Total Index
Camberwell 16 116.79x
Dover Castle 1 2000.00x
Eastbourne 1 60.24x
Northampton St Sepulchre 1 97.09x
South Shoebury 1 588.24x
St Pancras London 1 5.79x
Woolwich 1 37.04x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Annie 2
Charlotte 2
Harriett 2
Adele 1
Emily 1
Lotte 1
Mary 1
Sarah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Samuel 2
Alfd.W. 1
Alfred 1
Charles 1
Francis 1
Herbert 1
James 1
John 1
Richd. 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 Roullier households.

FAQ

Roullier surname: questions and answers

How common was the Roullier surname in 1881?

In 1881, 22 people were recorded with the Roullier surname. That placed it at #30,464 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Roullier surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 82 in 2016. That gives Roullier a modern rank of #32,895.

What does the Roullier surname mean?

A French surname referring to a maker, seller, or hauler of rolls.

What does the Roullier map show?

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