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UK surname

Roze

A surname derived from the French word for "rose", likely indicating an ancestor's association with roses or rose cultivation.

In the 1881 census there were 6 people recorded with the Roze surname, ranking it #32,926 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 108, ranked #29,578, up from #32,926 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Ongar, Chipping, Cockfield and Fingringhoe, East Donyland. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Eden, Barnet and Swindon.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Roze is 109 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1700.0%.

1881 census count

6

Ranked #32,926

Modern count

108

2016, ranked #29,578

Peak year

2014

109 bearers

Map years

2

1891 to 2016

Key insights

  • Roze had 6 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,926 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 108 in 2016, ranked #29,578.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 104 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Roze surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Roze surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Roze 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 41 #28,839
1881 historical 6 #32,926
1891 historical 104 #23,388
1901 historical 10 #33,026
1911 historical 4 #33,595
1997 modern 45 #33,168
1998 modern 47 #33,197
1999 modern 50 #33,041
2000 modern 54 #32,710
2001 modern 56 #32,379
2002 modern 55 #32,831
2003 modern 54 #32,990
2004 modern 58 #32,880
2005 modern 65 #32,387
2006 modern 79 #31,263
2007 modern 76 #31,966
2008 modern 73 #32,555
2009 modern 78 #32,471
2010 modern 80 #32,670
2011 modern 86 #32,006
2012 modern 96 #30,949
2013 modern 102 #30,415
2014 modern 109 #29,452
2015 modern 109 #29,327
2016 modern 108 #29,578

Geography

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Where Rozes are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Ongar, Chipping, Cockfield, Fingringhoe, East Donyland, Walthamstow, Low Leyton and Doncaster. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Eden, Barnet and Swindon. 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 Ongar, Chipping Essex
2 Cockfield Suffolk
3 Fingringhoe, East Donyland Essex
4 Walthamstow, Low Leyton Essex
5 Doncaster Yorkshire, West Riding

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Eden 002 Eden
2 Eden 004 Eden
3 Barnet 014 Barnet
4 Barnet 018 Barnet
5 Swindon 022 Swindon

Forenames

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First names often paired with Roze

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Roze

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Roze, 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 Roze surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Roze 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

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

Professional Periphery

Within London, Roze is most associated with areas classed as Professional Periphery, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. 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 neighbourhoods predominantly house residents aged 45+, with many aged 85+. Most employed residents work in senior roles, and relatively few work in unskilled jobs. Terraced housing is comparatively rare, but communal living is more common. More residents identify as of Indian ethnicity and more affiliate with non-Christian religions. Disability levels are below the Supergroup average.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Roze 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

Roze 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 Roze 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Other Ethnic Group

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

Meaning and origin of Roze

The surname ROZE is believed to have originated in France, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the French word "rose," which refers to the fragrant flower. This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname or descriptive name to someone who cultivated roses or lived near a place associated with roses.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname ROZE can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholdings and populations in England compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a landowner named Radulf de Roise, which is believed to be an early spelling variation of the surname ROZE.

In the 13th century, records show a Jean de la Roze who was a prominent French nobleman and landowner in the Champagne region. This indicates that the surname had already established itself among the nobility during that time period.

During the 16th century, a notable figure with the surname ROZE was Jean-Baptiste de la Roze, a French philosopher and theologian born in 1536. He was known for his contributions to the study of metaphysics and his writings on the nature of the soul.

Another individual of historical significance was Marie-Anne ROZE, a French botanist and illustrator born in 1737. She made significant contributions to the field of plant taxonomy and is renowned for her intricate and accurate botanical illustrations.

In the 18th century, Jacques ROZE, a French architect and urban planner, designed several notable buildings and public spaces in Paris. He was born in 1720 and is recognized for his innovative approach to urban design and his efforts to improve the city's infrastructure.

Throughout its history, the surname ROZE has been associated with various place names and locations, such as Rozay-en-Brie, a commune in the Île-de-France region of France, and Roze, a small village in the Ardennes department of northern France. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation variations of the surname over time.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Roze families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Roze 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. Durham leads with 2 Rozes recorded in 1881 and an index of 11.51x.

County Total Index
Durham 2 11.51x
Kent 2 10.03x
Glamorgan 1 9.83x
Somerset 1 10.63x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Gateshead in Durham leads with 2 Rozes recorded in 1881 and an index of 153.85x.

Place Total Index
Gateshead 2 153.85x
Bromley 1 333.33x
Folkestone 1 256.41x
North Petherton 1 1250.00x
Swansea 1 10000.00x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Emilie 1
Marguerite 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
E. 1
Eugine 1
Peter 1
Thomas 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 Roze households.

FAQ

Roze surname: questions and answers

How common was the Roze surname in 1881?

In 1881, 6 people were recorded with the Roze surname. That placed it at #32,926 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Roze surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 108 in 2016. That gives Roze a modern rank of #29,578.

What does the Roze surname mean?

A surname derived from the French word for "rose", likely indicating an ancestor's association with roses or rose cultivation.

What does the Roze map show?

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