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UK surname

Albanese

Of Italian origin, denoting a person from Albania or of Albanian descent.

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Albanese surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 178, ranked #21,160, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Wolverhampton, Fylde and Nuneaton and Bedworth.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Albanese is 184 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 17700.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

178

2016, ranked #21,160

Peak year

2014

184 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Albanese had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 178 in 2016, ranked #21,160.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 4 in 1851.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Suburban Professionals.

Albanese surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Albanese surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Albanese 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 4 #32,658
1861 historical 2 #34,135
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1911 historical 1 #34,332
1997 modern 129 #23,143
1998 modern 129 #23,722
1999 modern 143 #22,521
2000 modern 144 #22,357
2001 modern 143 #22,133
2002 modern 155 #21,431
2003 modern 163 #20,554
2004 modern 171 #20,079
2005 modern 170 #20,066
2006 modern 170 #20,214
2007 modern 169 #20,562
2008 modern 178 #20,094
2009 modern 172 #20,950
2010 modern 182 #20,662
2011 modern 183 #20,425
2012 modern 178 #20,758
2013 modern 178 #21,108
2014 modern 184 #20,809
2015 modern 181 #20,934
2016 modern 178 #21,160

Geography

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Where Albaneses 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 Wolverhampton, Fylde, Nuneaton and Bedworth, Bedford and Bury. 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 Wolverhampton 013 Wolverhampton
2 Fylde 003 Fylde
3 Nuneaton and Bedworth 003 Nuneaton and Bedworth
4 Bedford 013 Bedford
5 Bury 005 Bury

Forenames

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First names often paired with Albanese

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Albanese

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

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Suburban Professionals

Nationally, the Albanese surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Suburban Professionals, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Albanese household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Employment in this Group is typically in managerial and professional occupations, and education to degree level is common. Residents are typically of working age, many of whom identify with an Indian ethnicity. Households are unlikely to be of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities, and English is not the main language used in some households. This Group is found on the outskirts of most conurbations as well as in the suburbs of some free-standing towns.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Central Connected Professionals and Managers

Group

Senior Professionals

Within London, Albanese is most associated with areas classed as Senior Professionals, part of Central Connected Professionals and Managers. 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 very central neighbourhoods house residents whose ages are more skewed towards older age cohorts than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Few households have young children. Rates of illness are low. Indian ethnicity is rare compared to the Supergroup mean. Property under occupation is more common, despite the centrality of neighbourhoods, and more residents live in communal establishments than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Adult residents of these neighbourhoods are typically aged 25 to 44, working full-time in professional, managerial or associate professional occupations. There are few families with dependent children. The predominantly Inner London neighbourhoods have an international character, including many residents born elsewhere in Europe alongside high numbers of individuals identifying as of Chinese ethnicity. Many individuals are never married, childless and/or living alone. Above average numbers of individuals, likely to be full-time students, live in communal establishments. Elsewhere, privately rented flats are the dominant housing type. Residents of these areas are well-qualified, with a significant number holding Level 4 or above qualifications. There is a correspondingly high level of individuals employed full-time in professional, managerial and associated professional or technical occupations. Employing industries are financial, real estate, professional, administration, and, to a lesser degree, transport and communications. Unemployment is uncommon.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Albanese 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

Albanese falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Albanese 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 Albanese, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Albanese

The surname Albanese has its origins in Italy, specifically from the regions of Campania, Abruzzo, and Molise. It is derived from the Italian word "albanese," which means "Albanian." The name was initially given to individuals or families who had emigrated from Albania to Italy during the Middle Ages.

The earliest recorded instances of the Albanese surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various Italian documents and records. One notable example is the inclusion of the name in the "Codice Diplomatico Barese," a collection of diplomatic documents from the city of Bari, in the year 1295.

In the 14th century, the Albanese surname appears in the "Codice Diplomatico Pugliese," a compilation of diplomatic documents from the region of Apulia, where the name is mentioned in several land ownership records and legal contracts.

During the Renaissance period, the Albanese family played a significant role in the cultural and political spheres of Italy. One notable figure was Girolamo Albanese (1508-1591), a renowned humanist scholar and philosopher from Naples, who wrote extensively on topics ranging from philosophy to natural sciences.

Another prominent individual with the Albanese surname was Francesco Albanese (1592-1655), a Baroque painter from the city of Viterbo. His works can be found in various churches and galleries across Italy, including the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica in Rome.

In the 18th century, the Albanese family had a strong presence in the Kingdom of Naples, where they held influential positions in the government and military. One such figure was Giuseppe Albanese (1720-1789), a nobleman and military commander who served under the Bourbon dynasty.

The 19th century saw the rise of several notable writers and intellectuals with the Albanese surname. Antonio Albanese (1812-1892) was a prominent Italian philosopher and journalist, known for his contributions to the Risorgimento movement that led to the unification of Italy.

Throughout history, the Albanese surname has been associated with various place names and locations, such as Albanella, a town in the province of Salerno, and Albano Laziale, a municipality near Rome. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Albanese families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Albanese 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. Midlothian leads with 1 Albaneses recorded in 1881 and an index of 77.52x.

County Total Index
Midlothian 1 77.52x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Leith North in Midlothian leads with 1 Albaneses recorded in 1881 and an index of 0.00x.

Place Total Index
Leith North 1 0.00x

FAQ

Albanese surname: questions and answers

How common was the Albanese surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Albanese surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Albanese surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 178 in 2016. That gives Albanese a modern rank of #21,160.

What does the Albanese surname mean?

Of Italian origin, denoting a person from Albania or of Albanian descent.

What does the Albanese map show?

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