Rathbone

Rathbone is an English surname.

The name is associated with a number of notable individuals, the best known in popular culture being Basil Rathbone (1892–1967), an English actor celebrated for his portrayals of Sherlock Holmes on stage and screen. The Rathbone family is also connected with civic life in 19th-century Liverpool, where several members were active in philanthropy and contributed to health, education, and social reform.

Rathbone Brothers plc, commonly known as Rathbones, is a British investment management company that specializes in private client and charitable investment management. The firm serves individuals, families, and institutions and operates a network of offices in the United Kingdom and abroad.