ROSTRON
Rostron
Rostron is a surname of English origin that is mainly found in the North West of England. The name is of topographical origin, derived from the Old English word "hrost" meaning a 'ridge' or 'spit of land', combined with "tun" which means 'settlement' or 'enclosure'. This suggests that the name was given to individuals who lived near or at a prominent ridge or pointed piece of land.
The Rostron surname is believed to have been first recorded in Lancashire, and variations of the surname can be found across England, particularly in Lancashire and Yorkshire. The name has undergone various spelling changes over the centuries, including Rostron, Rostrone, Roastone, and Roaston.
The most famous bearer of the Rostron surname is arguably Captain Arthur Rostron (1869-1940), a British sea captain who was the commander of the RMS Carpathia during its rescue mission of survivors from the RMS Titanic in 1912. Captain Rostron's heroic efforts in saving over 700 passengers of the Titanic earned him widespread recognition and commendation.
Today, individuals with the surname Rostron can be found across the UK and in other parts of the world due to migration and emigration. The name continues to be a reminder of the rich history and heritage of the British Isles.
There are approximately 2,238 people named Rostron in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,835th most common surname in Britain. Around 34 in a million people in Britain are named Rostron.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Brian
- David
- Glenn
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
Female
- Christine
- Emma
- Helen
- Josephine
- Jr
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan