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UK surname

Alonzi

Italian surname originating from the Latin name Alo or Alone.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Newport, Craigleith, Orchard Brae and Crewe Toll and Leicester.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Alonzi is 119 in 2011. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

110

2016, ranked #29,225

Peak year

2011

119 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 110 in 2016, ranked #29,225.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 4 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Mature Families.

Alonzi surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Alonzi surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Alonzi 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
1911 historical 4 #33,595
1997 modern 98 #27,179
1998 modern 103 #27,141
1999 modern 103 #27,305
2000 modern 102 #27,425
2001 modern 100 #27,402
2002 modern 95 #28,666
2003 modern 93 #28,829
2004 modern 99 #28,136
2005 modern 101 #27,854
2006 modern 101 #28,125
2007 modern 110 #27,087
2008 modern 109 #27,533
2009 modern 113 #27,520
2010 modern 115 #27,874
2011 modern 119 #27,063
2012 modern 116 #27,550
2013 modern 114 #28,347
2014 modern 114 #28,608
2015 modern 113 #28,645
2016 modern 110 #29,225

Geography

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Where Alonzis 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 Newport, Craigleith, Orchard Brae and Crewe Toll, Leicester, Murrayfield and Ravelston and Duddingston and Portobello South. 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 Newport 012 Newport
2 Craigleith, Orchard Brae and Crewe Toll City of Edinburgh
3 Leicester 013 Leicester
4 Murrayfield and Ravelston City of Edinburgh
5 Duddingston and Portobello South City of Edinburgh

Forenames

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First names often paired with Alonzi

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Alonzi

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

Retired Professionals

Group

Established Mature Families

Nationally, the Alonzi surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Mature Families, within Retired Professionals. This does not mean every Alonzi household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Married couples predominate, many with older dependent children. Detached housing is common. Homeownership rates are the highest within this Supergroup. The presence of some students suggests that households are towards the end of a child rearing phase. Many residents have degree level qualifications, and the occupational profile is heavily skewed towards managerial and professional occupations. Residential developments commonly occur on the periphery of major urban cities or conurbations.

Wider pattern

Typically married but no longer with resident dependent children, these well-educated households either remain working in their managerial, professional, administrative or other skilled occupations, or are retired from them – the modal individual age is beyond normal retirement age. Underoccupied detached and semi-detached properties predominate, and unpaid care is more prevalent than reported disability. The prevalence of this Supergroup outside most urban conurbations indicates that rural lifestyles prevail, typically sustained by using two or more cars per household.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Alonzi is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction 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

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

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

Alonzi is most concentrated in decile 1 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Alonzi falls in decile 10 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

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

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

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

10
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Alonzi

The surname Alonzi has its origins in Italy, specifically in the central region of Lazio. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the Latin name "Aloncius" or "Aluncius," which was a personal name used in ancient Rome.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Alonzi can be found in a document from the 13th century, where it was mentioned in relation to a landowner from the town of Alatri, located in the province of Frosinone. This suggests that the name may have originated in that area and later spread to other regions.

During the Renaissance period, the name Alonzi appeared in various historical records, including birth and marriage registers in cities such as Rome and Viterbo. One notable bearer of the name was Pietro Alonzi, a Roman scholar and philosopher who lived in the 16th century (c. 1500-1570).

In the 18th century, the Alonzi family gained prominence in the town of Arpino, located in the province of Frosinone. A prominent member of this family was Domenico Alonzi (1735-1812), a renowned architect and engineer who designed several churches and palaces in the region.

Another notable figure with the surname Alonzi was Vincenzo Alonzi (1808-1868), an Italian painter and engraver who was born in Campobasso, in the region of Molise. His works can be found in various museums and galleries across Italy.

In the 19th century, the Alonzi name was associated with the town of Alatri once again. One of the most influential figures from this era was Nicola Alonzi (1845-1921), a lawyer and politician who served as the mayor of Alatri and later as a member of the Italian parliament.

Throughout history, the surname Alonzi has also been found in various spellings, such as Alonzo, Alonsi, and Alonzio, reflecting regional variations and linguistic influences. While the name is primarily concentrated in central Italy, particularly in the regions of Lazio and Molise, it has also spread to other parts of the country and beyond due to migration and intermarriage.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Alonzi surname: questions and answers

How common is the Alonzi surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 110 in 2016. That gives Alonzi a modern rank of #29,225.

What does the Alonzi surname mean?

Italian surname originating from the Latin name Alo or Alone.

What does the Alonzi map show?

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