About Us

RootsMap is a family run business, established after many years' experience in research.

Each map of a surname is produced individually by ourselves - we do not outsource work elsewhere.

We take a pride in producing quality products which give both interesting and informative results as well as an attractive and decorative product.

We have developed the maps over some time, from first becoming aware of the academic study of surname distribution maps and their use in migration studies some years ago.

We believe our maps, which show distribution by place of birth, have more merit than place of census as a means of identifying the likely origins of a surname, although comparing different views of the distribution of a surname can be useful.

We welcome further discussion on this subject and would be delighted to hear from you.