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UK surname

Arcari

A surname derived from the Italian word "arcaro," referring to an occupational name for an archer or bowman.

In the 1881 census there were 4 people recorded with the Arcari surname, ranking it #33,288 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 135, ranked #25,505, up from #33,288 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Swansea, Coatdyke and Whinhall and St. Helens.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Arcari is 148 in 2003. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 3275.0%.

1881 census count

4

Ranked #33,288

Modern count

135

2016, ranked #25,505

Peak year

2003

148 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Arcari had 4 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,288 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 135 in 2016, ranked #25,505.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 77 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Mature Families.

Arcari surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Arcari surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Arcari 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
1881 historical 4 #33,288
1891 historical 35 #31,540
1901 historical 77 #25,627
1911 historical 30 #30,073
1997 modern 135 #22,499
1998 modern 143 #22,317
1999 modern 146 #22,202
2000 modern 142 #22,544
2001 modern 141 #22,344
2002 modern 145 #22,392
2003 modern 148 #21,866
2004 modern 147 #22,094
2005 modern 143 #22,473
2006 modern 141 #22,833
2007 modern 137 #23,590
2008 modern 138 #23,763
2009 modern 143 #23,686
2010 modern 142 #24,352
2011 modern 147 #23,627
2012 modern 144 #23,902
2013 modern 141 #24,670
2014 modern 141 #24,855
2015 modern 140 #24,836
2016 modern 135 #25,505

Geography

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Where Arcaris 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 Swansea, Coatdyke and Whinhall, St. Helens, Cheshire West and Chester and Shawfair. 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 Swansea 021 Swansea
2 Coatdyke and Whinhall North Lanarkshire
3 St. Helens 022 St. Helens
4 Cheshire West and Chester 034 Cheshire West and Chester
5 Shawfair Midlothian

Forenames

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First names often paired with Arcari

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Arcari

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Arcari, 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 Arcari surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Mature Families, within Retired Professionals. This does not mean every Arcari 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

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Arcari 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

Arcari is most concentrated in decile 4 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.

4
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Arcari 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.

10
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Arcari

The surname Arcari has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the medieval period around the 12th-13th centuries. It is derived from the Italian word "arcaro," which referred to a maker or repairer of bows and crossbows. This occupation was highly respected and crucial during the era of warfare and hunting.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Arcari can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Longobardo, a collection of historical documents from the Lombard period in Italy, dating back to the 8th century. The name is mentioned in a document from the 13th century, referring to a family of bowmakers in the region of Tuscany.

In the 14th century, there are records of an Arcari family residing in the city of Siena, where they were known for their skilled craftsmanship of bows and crossbows. One notable member of this family was Giovanni Arcari (c. 1320-1390), a renowned bowmaker whose creations were sought after by nobility and military commanders.

As the name spread across Italy, variations in spelling emerged, such as Arcario, Arcara, and Arcario. These variations often reflected regional dialects and local pronunciation preferences.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name Arcari was Battista Arcari (1521-1589), a prominent architect and engineer from the city of Verona. He was responsible for designing several iconic buildings, including the Palazzo Bevilacqua and the Church of San Giorgio in Braida.

Another significant individual with the surname Arcari was Girolamo Arcari (1668-1738), a Jesuit priest and mathematician from Milan. He made valuable contributions to the field of mathematics and authored several treatises on geometry and calculus.

During the Renaissance period, the Arcari family spread across various regions of Italy, with some members achieving distinction in the arts, literature, and ecclesiastical circles.

It is worth noting that the surname Arcari has also been present in other parts of Europe, particularly in Spain and France, where it likely arrived through migration or trade connections with Italy. However, the name's origins can be traced back to the Italian peninsula and its historical association with the skilled craft of bowmaking.

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1881 census detail

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Arcari families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Arcari 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. Denbighshire leads with 2 Arcaris recorded in 1881 and an index of 136.05x.

County Total Index
Denbighshire 2 136.05x
Lancashire 2 4.34x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Manchester in Lancashire leads with 2 Arcaris recorded in 1881 and an index of 96.62x.

Place Total Index
Manchester 2 96.62x
Wrexham Abbot 2 5000.00x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Antonia 1
Domini 1
Gaetans 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 Arcari households.

Occupation Count
Musician 3
Bird Dealer 1

FAQ

Arcari surname: questions and answers

How common was the Arcari surname in 1881?

In 1881, 4 people were recorded with the Arcari surname. That placed it at #33,288 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Arcari surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 135 in 2016. That gives Arcari a modern rank of #25,505.

What does the Arcari surname mean?

A surname derived from the Italian word "arcaro," referring to an occupational name for an archer or bowman.

What does the Arcari map show?

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