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UK surname

Alfieri

An Italian occupational surname referring to a standard-bearer or flag-bearer.

In the 1881 census there were 10 people recorded with the Alfieri surname, ranking it #32,243 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 114, ranked #28,515, up from #32,243 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Crawley, Rutland and Manchester.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Alfieri is 133 in 2011. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1040.0%.

1881 census count

10

Ranked #32,243

Modern count

114

2016, ranked #28,515

Peak year

2011

133 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • • Alfieri had 10 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,243 surname in that year.
  • • The latest modern count shown here is 114 in 2016, ranked #28,515.
  • • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 18 in 1901.
  • • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Suburban Professionals.

Map

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Alfieri surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Alfieri surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Alfieri 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 1 #33,412
1881 historical 10 #32,243
1891 historical 11 #33,268
1901 historical 18 #32,032
1911 historical 9 #32,754
1997 modern 90 #28,360
1998 modern 92 #28,680
1999 modern 95 #28,465
2000 modern 101 #27,555
2001 modern 96 #27,976
2002 modern 95 #28,666
2003 modern 99 #27,871
2004 modern 100 #27,964
2005 modern 105 #27,203
2006 modern 104 #27,646
2007 modern 108 #27,391
2008 modern 118 #26,212
2009 modern 117 #26,927
2010 modern 126 #26,312
2011 modern 133 #25,177
2012 modern 112 #28,174
2013 modern 106 #29,740
2014 modern 109 #29,452
2015 modern 112 #28,809
2016 modern 114 #28,515

Geography

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Where Alfieris 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 Crawley, Rutland, Manchester and Broxbourne. 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 Crawley 005 Crawley
2 Rutland 002 Rutland
3 Crawley 001 Crawley
4 Manchester 048 Manchester
5 Broxbourne 004 Broxbourne

Forenames

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First names often paired with Alfieri

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Rachel Joan Anna Elizabeth Angela Louise Angelina Emma Janet Susan

Recent male names

Antonio Vincenzo Alexander Paul Christopher Ian Anthony Peter Carlo Giuseppe

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Alfieri

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Alfieri, 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 Alfieri surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Suburban Professionals, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Alfieri 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

Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles

Group

Established Homeowners with Children

Within London, Alfieri is most associated with areas classed as Established Homeowners with Children, part of Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles. 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 predominantly British-born residents are typically married/in civil partnerships and own the properties in which they are raising their children. Parents are typically over 45, and many other residents are beyond normal retirement age. Detached and semi-detached houses predominate and multiple car ownership is common.

Wider London pattern

These neighbourhoods house people of all ages, predominantly of White British or European extraction. Resident turnover is low. Religious affiliation is less common than average and tends to be Christian if expressed. Homeownership, typically of terraced houses, is common but use of the social rented sector is not. Employment is typically in professional, managerial and associate professional or technical occupations. There are few full-time students. Level 4 qualifications are common. More households lack dependent children than have them which, considered alongside low levels of crowding and over-all age structure, indicates that many households may be post child-rearing and in late middle age. Incidence of disability is low, as is residence in communal establishments.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Alfieri is most concentrated in decile 5 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

5
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Alfieri falls in decile 7 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.

7
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Alfieri is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

9
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Origin

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Meaning and origin of Alfieri

The surname Alfieri originates from Italy and dates back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old Italian word "alfiere," which means "standard-bearer" or "flag-bearer." This occupation-based surname was likely given to individuals who carried the standard or banner during military campaigns or official ceremonies.

The earliest known record of the name Alfieri can be found in the historical documents of the city of Florence, Italy, dating back to the 13th century. During this time, the name was often spelled as "Alferio" or "Alfero," reflecting its Italian roots.

One of the most notable historical figures bearing the surname Alfieri was Vittorio Alfieri (1749-1803), an Italian dramatist and poet. He is considered one of the founders of Italian tragedy and is renowned for his works such as "Saul" and "Mirra." His contributions to Italian literature and theater have left a lasting impact on the cultural heritage of Italy.

Another prominent individual with the surname Alfieri was Pietro Alfieri (1801-1863), an Italian politician and statesman. He served as the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Sardinia from 1849 to 1852 and played a significant role in the Risorgimento, the movement for Italian unification.

In the realm of art, the name Alfieri is associated with Benedetto Alfieri (1699-1767), an Italian architect and sculptor. He designed several notable buildings in Turin, including the Palazzo Reale and the Church of San Francesco da Paola.

The surname Alfieri also has connections to the military. One example is Cesare Alfieri (1838-1910), an Italian general who served in the Italian Army during the Risorgimento and later became a member of the Italian Senate.

Another figure of historical importance was Alessandro Alfieri (1834-1917), an Italian agronomist and politician. He served as the Minister of Agriculture, Industry, and Commerce in the Italian government and made significant contributions to the development of agricultural policies and practices in Italy.

While the surname Alfieri has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. Over the centuries, the name has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including artists, politicians, military leaders, and academics, reflecting the diverse and rich history of this Italian surname.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Alfieri families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Alfieri 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. Staffordshire leads with 7 Alfieris recorded in 1881 and an index of 21.32x.

County Total Index
Staffordshire 7 21.32x
Lancashire 1 0.87x
Leicestershire 1 9.27x
Surrey 1 2.11x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Stoke Upon Trent in Staffordshire leads with 7 Alfieris recorded in 1881 and an index of 201.15x.

Place Total Index
Stoke Upon Trent 7 201.15x
Clapham 1 81.97x
Leicester St Mary 1 114.94x
North Meols 1 88.50x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Emily 1
Gertrude 1
Harriet 1
Julia 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Arthur 1
Bernard 1
Charles 1
Ernest 1
Frederick 1
Harrold 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 Alfieri households.

Occupation Count
Scholar 2
Appr 1
Apprentice To Stationer 1
Assistant School Mistress 1
Head Mas Of Private School 1
Teacher (Sch Master) 1

FAQ

Alfieri surname: questions and answers

How common was the Alfieri surname in 1881?

In 1881, 10 people were recorded with the Alfieri surname. That placed it at #32,243 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Alfieri surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 114 in 2016. That gives Alfieri a modern rank of #28,515.

What does the Alfieri surname mean?

An Italian occupational surname referring to a standard-bearer or flag-bearer.

What does the Alfieri map show?

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