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UK surname

Rozario

A surname derived from the feminine name Rosario, meaning "a series of prayers".

In the 1881 census there were 3 people recorded with the Rozario surname, ranking it #33,498 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 399, ranked #11,902, up from #33,498 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Croydon, Mid Devon and Hounslow.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Rozario is 404 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 13200.0%.

1881 census count

3

Ranked #33,498

Modern count

399

2016, ranked #11,902

Peak year

2015

404 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Rozario had 3 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,498 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 399 in 2016, ranked #11,902.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 8 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Rozario surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Rozario surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Rozario 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
1861 historical 2 #34,135
1881 historical 3 #33,498
1891 historical 4 #34,098
1901 historical 8 #33,289
1911 historical 1 #34,332
1997 modern 259 #14,912
1998 modern 256 #15,436
1999 modern 281 #14,578
2000 modern 287 #14,345
2001 modern 281 #14,329
2002 modern 292 #14,236
2003 modern 279 #14,506
2004 modern 291 #14,138
2005 modern 302 #13,788
2006 modern 307 #13,695
2007 modern 310 #13,730
2008 modern 314 #13,720
2009 modern 331 #13,483
2010 modern 371 #12,679
2011 modern 369 #12,600
2012 modern 368 #12,468
2013 modern 391 #12,123
2014 modern 403 #11,932
2015 modern 404 #11,814
2016 modern 399 #11,902

Geography

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Where Rozarios 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 Croydon, Mid Devon, Hounslow and Camden. 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 Croydon 019 Croydon
2 Croydon 020 Croydon
3 Mid Devon 010 Mid Devon
4 Hounslow 024 Hounslow
5 Camden 020 Camden

Forenames

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First names often paired with Rozario

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Rozario

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

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Rozario surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Rozario household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Rozario is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, part of Suburban Asian Communities. 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

These residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Rozario 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

Rozario 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.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Rozario is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 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
Other Ethnic Group

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

Meaning and origin of Rozario

The surname Rozario is of Portuguese origin and can be traced back to the 15th century in Portugal. It is derived from the Portuguese word "rosario," which means "rosary" or "rose garden." The name likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a rose garden or a place associated with the rosary.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Rozario can be found in various Portuguese records from the 15th and 16th centuries. One notable example is the mention of a certain Fernão Rozario in a document from 1497, which is among the earliest known records of the name.

As the Portuguese Empire expanded, the name Rozario spread to various parts of the world, including India, where it became particularly prevalent due to the Portuguese colonization of Goa and other regions. In India, the name is often spelled as "Rosario" or "Rozario," and it has been adopted by both Catholic and Hindu communities.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Rozario was Father João Rozario, a Portuguese missionary who arrived in Goa in the early 16th century and played a significant role in the spread of Christianity in the region.

Another notable figure with the surname Rozario was Francisco Rozario, a Portuguese explorer and navigator who accompanied Vasco da Gama on his famous voyage to India in 1498. Rozario was instrumental in charting the course and navigating the ships during this historic journey.

In the 18th century, a prominent individual with the surname Rozario was José Rozario, a Portuguese-Indian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary orbits.

During the 19th century, one of the most famous individuals with the surname Rozario was João António Rozario, a renowned Indian poet and writer who wrote extensively in the Portuguese language. His works explored themes of identity, culture, and the colonial experience in India.

In more recent times, the surname Rozario has been carried by various notable individuals, including Maria Aurora Rozario, an Indian social activist and advocate for women's rights, and Father Baretto Rozario, a prominent Catholic priest and educator in Goa.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Rozario families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Rozario 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 3 Rozarios recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.27x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 3 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. Poplar London in Middlesex leads with 3 Rozarios recorded in 1881 and an index of 545.45x.

Place Total Index
Poplar London 3 545.45x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 1
Sarah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 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 Rozario households.

Occupation Count
Wife Of Ships Steward 1

FAQ

Rozario surname: questions and answers

How common was the Rozario surname in 1881?

In 1881, 3 people were recorded with the Rozario surname. That placed it at #33,498 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Rozario surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 399 in 2016. That gives Rozario a modern rank of #11,902.

What does the Rozario surname mean?

A surname derived from the feminine name Rosario, meaning "a series of prayers".

What does the Rozario map show?

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