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UK surname

Baldi

An Italian surname derived from the personal name Baldo, meaning "brave" or "bold".

In the 1881 census there were 5 people recorded with the Baldi surname, ranking it #33,110 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 101, ranked #30,929, up from #33,110 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Bromsgrove, Greenock Town Centre and East Central and Derby.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Baldi is 101 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1920.0%.

1881 census count

5

Ranked #33,110

Modern count

101

2016, ranked #30,929

Peak year

2014

101 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Baldi had 5 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,110 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 101 in 2016, ranked #30,929.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 20 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Baldi surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Baldi surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Baldi 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
1861 historical 2 #34,135
1881 historical 5 #33,110
1891 historical 13 #33,099
1901 historical 20 #31,803
1911 historical 16 #31,804
1997 modern 69 #30,712
1998 modern 73 #30,681
1999 modern 76 #30,546
2000 modern 74 #30,785
2001 modern 67 #31,297
2002 modern 70 #31,432
2003 modern 62 #32,258
2004 modern 61 #32,581
2005 modern 59 #33,008
2006 modern 61 #33,142
2007 modern 66 #32,948
2008 modern 71 #32,753
2009 modern 74 #32,835
2010 modern 80 #32,670
2011 modern 82 #32,449
2012 modern 88 #32,064
2013 modern 91 #32,020
2014 modern 101 #30,855
2015 modern 98 #31,342
2016 modern 101 #30,929

Geography

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Where Baldis 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 Bromsgrove, Greenock Town Centre and East Central, Derby, Kensington and Chelsea and Johnstone North West. 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 Bromsgrove 002 Bromsgrove
2 Greenock Town Centre and East Central Inverclyde
3 Derby 012 Derby
4 Kensington and Chelsea 013 Kensington and Chelsea
5 Johnstone North West Renfrewshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Baldi

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Baldi

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

Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles

Group

European Enclaves

Within London, Baldi is most associated with areas classed as European Enclaves, 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

Many residents of these accessible neighbourhoods have wide-ranging non-UK European origins. Typically residing in privately rented flats, many residents live alone and are beyond normal retirement age. There are more students than elsewhere in the Supergroup, some of which live in communal establishments. Household residents are often drawn from different ethnic groups.

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

Baldi 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.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Baldi 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 Baldi 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 Baldi, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Baldi

The surname Baldi has its origins in Italy, with the earliest records dating back to the medieval period. The name is derived from the Italian word "baldo," which means "bold" or "daring." It is believed that the name was originally given as a nickname to someone who displayed these qualities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Baldi surname appears in the Florentine Codex, a 16th-century manuscript that documents the history and customs of the Aztec people. The codex mentions a certain Bernardino Baldi, an Italian mathematician and philologist who lived from 1553 to 1617.

In the 14th century, the name Baldi was also found in the records of the city of Siena, where it was associated with a noble family. One notable member of this family was Giovanbattista Baldi, who served as the Archbishop of Siena from 1411 to 1433.

Another prominent figure with the surname Baldi was Camillo Baldi, an Italian composer and organist who lived from 1550 to 1634. He was known for his contributions to the development of the early Baroque style of music.

During the Renaissance, the Baldi name was also linked to the Italian humanist and philosopher, Bernardino Baldi (1553-1617). He was a renowned scholar who wrote extensively on various subjects, including mathematics, philosophy, and poetry.

In the 19th century, the Baldi surname gained recognition through the work of Vincenzo Baldi, an Italian painter and engraver who lived from 1787 to 1859. He was particularly known for his landscapes and vedute (cityscape paintings) of Rome and other Italian cities.

Throughout history, the Baldi name has been associated with various locations in Italy, including the regions of Tuscany, Lazio, and Emilia-Romagna. While the spelling has remained relatively consistent, some variations, such as Baldy and Baldini, have also been recorded over time.

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1881 census detail

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Baldi families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Baldi 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. Hertfordshire leads with 3 Baldis recorded in 1881 and an index of 89.82x.

County Total Index
Hertfordshire 3 89.82x
Lancashire 1 1.74x
Sussex 1 12.22x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Walkern in Hertfordshire leads with 3 Baldis recorded in 1881 and an index of 30000.00x.

Place Total Index
Walkern 3 30000.00x
Cheetham 1 232.56x
Hastings St Mary 1 500.00x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Elizabeth 2
Alice 1
Lois 1
Nellie 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 Baldi households.

Occupation Count
Domestic Serv 1
Dress Maker 1

FAQ

Baldi surname: questions and answers

How common was the Baldi surname in 1881?

In 1881, 5 people were recorded with the Baldi surname. That placed it at #33,110 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Baldi surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 101 in 2016. That gives Baldi a modern rank of #30,929.

What does the Baldi surname mean?

An Italian surname derived from the personal name Baldo, meaning "brave" or "bold".

What does the Baldi map show?

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