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UK surname

Agostini

Derived from the Italian personal name Agostino, meaning "great" or "venerable," and likely referring to Saint Augustine.

In the 1881 census there were 6 people recorded with the Agostini surname, ranking it #32,926 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 141, ranked #24,753, up from #32,926 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Ardrossan Central, Colchester and Haringey.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Agostini is 142 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 2250.0%.

1881 census count

6

Ranked #32,926

Modern count

141

2016, ranked #24,753

Peak year

2010

142 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Agostini had 6 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,926 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 141 in 2016, ranked #24,753.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 23 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Agostini surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Agostini surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Agostini 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 6 #33,230
1881 historical 6 #32,926
1901 historical 21 #31,686
1911 historical 23 #30,923
1997 modern 84 #29,106
1998 modern 100 #27,619
1999 modern 116 #25,487
2000 modern 112 #25,978
2001 modern 114 #25,344
2002 modern 114 #25,886
2003 modern 101 #27,561
2004 modern 107 #26,899
2005 modern 113 #25,974
2006 modern 115 #25,969
2007 modern 119 #25,747
2008 modern 119 #26,067
2009 modern 125 #25,823
2010 modern 142 #24,352
2011 modern 123 #26,512
2012 modern 135 #24,952
2013 modern 136 #25,252
2014 modern 137 #25,345
2015 modern 138 #25,103
2016 modern 141 #24,753

Geography

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Where Agostinis 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 Ardrossan Central, Colchester, Haringey, Waltham Forest and Plymouth. 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 Ardrossan Central North Ayrshire
2 Colchester 013 Colchester
3 Haringey 033 Haringey
4 Waltham Forest 017 Waltham Forest
5 Plymouth 026 Plymouth

Forenames

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First names often paired with Agostini

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Agostini

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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Agostini surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Agostini household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Agostini is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Agostini 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

Agostini 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 Agostini 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Agostini

The surname Agostini is of Italian origin, originating from the region of Tuscany during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Latin name "Augustus," which means "venerated" or "consecrated." It likely started as a nickname or a personal name before becoming a hereditary surname.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Agostini can be traced back to the 13th century in various historical documents, such as tax records, property deeds, and municipal registers. One notable example is the mention of a certain Guido Agostini, a wealthy merchant from Florence, in the Florentine chronicles of the year 1284.

The name Agostini has also been associated with various place names and localities throughout Italy. For instance, the town of Agostino in the province of Ferrara is believed to have derived its name from a person with the surname Agostini who owned land or resided in the area.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Agostini. One of the earliest was Giacomo Agostini (1340-1415), a renowned painter from Siena who was commissioned to decorate churches and palaces across Italy during the Renaissance period.

In the 16th century, Agostino Agostini (1512-1572) was a prominent Italian architect and sculptor who worked on various projects, including the renovation of the Basilica of St. Peter in Rome.

Later, in the 19th century, Tito Agostini (1802-1876) was an Italian politician and statesman who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Kingdom of Sardinia.

Another notable figure was Pietro Agostini (1866-1938), an Italian explorer and ethnographer who conducted extensive research on the indigenous cultures of South America, particularly in Brazil and Paraguay.

In the 20th century, Giacomo Agostini (1942-) is a legendary Italian motorcycle racer who won a record 15 World Championship titles in various classes, including the prestigious 500cc category.

While the surname Agostini has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through Italian immigration. However, the historical records and notable individuals mentioned above highlight the rich heritage and significance of this surname within Italian culture and history.

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1881 census detail

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Agostini families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Agostini 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 6 Agostinis recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.27x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 6 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. Edmonton in Middlesex leads with 3 Agostinis recorded in 1881 and an index of 638.30x.

Place Total Index
Edmonton 3 638.30x
St Pancras London 3 63.83x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Amy 1
Elizabeth 1
Margaret 1
Maria 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Lewis 1
Wellesley 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 Agostini households.

FAQ

Agostini surname: questions and answers

How common was the Agostini surname in 1881?

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

How common is the Agostini surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 141 in 2016. That gives Agostini a modern rank of #24,753.

What does the Agostini surname mean?

Derived from the Italian personal name Agostino, meaning "great" or "venerable," and likely referring to Saint Augustine.

What does the Agostini map show?

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