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UK surname

Attard

A locational surname originating from Malta, derived from a place name.

In the 1881 census there were 3 people recorded with the Attard surname, ranking it #33,498 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 635, ranked #8,332, up from #33,498 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Cardiff, Barking and Dagenham and Southwark.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Attard is 635 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 21066.7%.

1881 census count

3

Ranked #33,498

Modern count

635

2016, ranked #8,332

Peak year

2016

635 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Attard had 3 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,498 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 635 in 2016, ranked #8,332.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 7 in 1851.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Attard surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Attard surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Attard 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 7 #32,070
1861 historical 6 #33,230
1881 historical 3 #33,498
1891 historical 2 #34,436
1901 historical 3 #34,063
1911 historical 6 #33,255
1997 modern 496 #9,352
1998 modern 538 #9,073
1999 modern 533 #9,197
2000 modern 544 #9,031
2001 modern 531 #9,039
2002 modern 546 #9,029
2003 modern 542 #8,947
2004 modern 573 #8,608
2005 modern 574 #8,536
2006 modern 601 #8,277
2007 modern 602 #8,331
2008 modern 603 #8,382
2009 modern 615 #8,440
2010 modern 633 #8,427
2011 modern 606 #8,623
2012 modern 615 #8,441
2013 modern 624 #8,477
2014 modern 629 #8,473
2015 modern 633 #8,366
2016 modern 635 #8,332

Geography

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Where Attards 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 Cardiff, Barking and Dagenham and Southwark. 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 Cardiff 013 Cardiff
2 Cardiff 007 Cardiff
3 Barking and Dagenham 007 Barking and Dagenham
4 Cardiff 036 Cardiff
5 Southwark 034 Southwark

Forenames

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First names often paired with Attard

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Attard

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Attard, 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 Attard surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Attard 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

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Attard is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Attard 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

Attard 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Attard 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Attard

The surname Attard originated from the Mediterranean island of Malta, and it has its roots in the Arabic language. The name can be traced back to the Middle Ages when Malta was under Arab rule between the 9th and 11th centuries. The name is derived from the Arabic word "attari," which translates to "perfumer" or "spice merchant," indicating that the original bearers of this surname were likely involved in the trade of spices, perfumes, or other aromatic goods.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Attard can be found in the "Militia Muster Rolls" of 1419-1420, which were administrative records kept during the time of the Aragonese rule over Malta. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Attara," "Attar," and "Attard," reflecting the linguistic influences of different ruling powers on the island.

During the 16th century, when Malta came under the control of the Knights of St. John, the Attard surname gained prominence. The village of Attard, located in the central region of Malta, was named after a prominent family bearing this surname. The village's name is first mentioned in official records dating back to 1529.

One of the notable individuals with the surname Attard was Nicolo Attard, a Maltese architect who lived between the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was responsible for designing several prominent buildings in Malta, including the Sacra Infermeria (the Holy Infirmary) within the city of Valletta, which was completed in 1574.

Another significant figure was Antonio Attard, a Maltese artist and sculptor who lived from 1667 to 1731. He is renowned for his contributions to the Baroque style of art, and his works can be found in numerous churches and palaces across Malta.

In the 19th century, Antonio Attard Palombo (1836-1905) was a prominent Maltese writer and journalist. He played a crucial role in the development of Maltese literature and was a strong advocate for the preservation of the Maltese language and culture.

More recently, Lino Attard (1900-1982) was a Maltese politician who served as the Prime Minister of Malta from 1976 to 1981. He was instrumental in leading Malta to independence from the United Kingdom in 1964 and played a significant role in shaping the country's post-independence policies.

Throughout history, the surname Attard has also been found in various regions outside of Malta, particularly in countries with historical ties to the island, such as Italy and France. However, its origins and most prominent bearers can be traced back to the island of Malta and its rich cultural heritage.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Attard families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Attard 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. Royal Navy leads with 7 Attards recorded in 1881 and an index of 603.45x.

County Total Index
Royal Navy 7 603.45x
Middlesex 2 2.06x
Northumberland 1 6.91x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Royal Navy in Royal Navy leads with 7 Attards recorded in 1881 and an index of 707.07x.

Place Total Index
Royal Navy 7 707.07x
Finchley 1 270.27x
Newcastle On Tyne 1 5000.00x
St Martin In Fields 1 172.41x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Alice 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Balthasar 1
Carucalo 1
F. 1
Felici 1
Frank 1
Joseph 1
Pietro 1
Walter 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 Attard households.

FAQ

Attard surname: questions and answers

How common was the Attard surname in 1881?

In 1881, 3 people were recorded with the Attard surname. That placed it at #33,498 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Attard surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 635 in 2016. That gives Attard a modern rank of #8,332.

What does the Attard surname mean?

A locational surname originating from Malta, derived from a place name.

What does the Attard map show?

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