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UK surname

Barbieri

An occupational surname referring to a barber or one who cuts hair and trims beards.

In the 1881 census there were 13 people recorded with the Barbieri surname, ranking it #31,761 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 251, ranked #16,744, up from #31,761 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Solihull, Hackney and Swindon.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Barbieri is 269 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1830.8%.

1881 census count

13

Ranked #31,761

Modern count

251

2016, ranked #16,744

Peak year

2010

269 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Barbieri had 13 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #31,761 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 251 in 2016, ranked #16,744.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 43 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Barbieri surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Barbieri surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Barbieri 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 5 #32,456
1881 historical 13 #31,761
1891 historical 8 #33,550
1901 historical 30 #30,724
1911 historical 43 #28,581
1997 modern 172 #19,371
1998 modern 198 #18,224
1999 modern 204 #18,021
2000 modern 217 #17,296
2001 modern 205 #17,683
2002 modern 208 #17,848
2003 modern 216 #17,229
2004 modern 221 #17,066
2005 modern 228 #16,683
2006 modern 232 #16,600
2007 modern 232 #16,795
2008 modern 235 #16,777
2009 modern 245 #16,646
2010 modern 269 #15,935
2011 modern 258 #16,284
2012 modern 237 #17,132
2013 modern 252 #16,689
2014 modern 257 #16,598
2015 modern 252 #16,705
2016 modern 251 #16,744

Geography

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Where Barbieris 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 Solihull, Hackney, Swindon, Bath and North East Somerset and Westminster. 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 Solihull 026 Solihull
2 Hackney 021 Hackney
3 Swindon 003 Swindon
4 Bath and North East Somerset 019 Bath and North East Somerset
5 Westminster 019 Westminster

Forenames

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First names often paired with Barbieri

These lists show first names that appear often with the Barbieri 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 Barbieri

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Barbieri 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

Barbieri 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

Barbieri falls in decile 9 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 Barbieri 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.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Barbieri

The surname Barbieri originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "barbiere," which means "barber." The name likely referred to someone who worked as a barber or hairdresser.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Lombardy, and Veneto. It is believed that the profession of barbering was widespread during this time, and those who practiced it often adopted the surname Barbieri.

In the 14th century, the name Barbieri appeared in several historical records and manuscripts. One notable example is the Estimo Veneto, a Venetian tax record from the late 1300s, which listed several individuals with the surname Barbieri living in the city of Venice.

Throughout the centuries, the Barbieri surname has been associated with several notable individuals. One of the earliest was Giovanni Barbieri, also known as Guercino (1591-1666), a renowned Italian Baroque painter and draftsman from the city of Cento.

Another prominent figure was Francesco Barbieri (1590-1666), an Italian composer and organist who was a contemporary of Guercino and is considered one of the most important composers of the early Baroque period in Italy.

In the 19th century, Giammaria Barbieri (1808-1867) was an Italian mathematician and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of logic and the study of the foundations of mathematics.

More recently, Gian Paolo Barbieri (1938-2016) was an Italian fashion photographer known for his innovative and provocative work, capturing iconic images of many famous models and celebrities.

Niccolò Barbieri (1909-1989) was an Italian film director and screenwriter who is best known for his work in the neorealist and commedia all'italiana genres, including the acclaimed film Cammina, cammina (1959).

While the surname Barbieri has its roots in the medieval Italian profession of barbering, it has since become a widespread surname across Italy and among Italian diaspora communities around the world.

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1881 census detail

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Barbieri families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Barbieri 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. Middlesex leads with 9 Barbieris recorded in 1881 and an index of 7.10x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 9 7.10x
Lancashire 2 1.33x
Glamorgan 1 4.53x
Kent 1 2.31x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Sepulchre London in Middlesex leads with 8 Barbieris recorded in 1881 and an index of 4210.53x.

Place Total Index
St Sepulchre London 8 4210.53x
Liverpool 2 21.88x
Cardiff St Mary 1 81.97x
Knockholt 1 3333.33x
St Andrew Holborn London 1 181.82x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Lucy 1
Paulina 1
Rose 1
Virginia 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Edward 2
Peter 2
G.Batta 1
Guilo 1
Jemocente 1
John 1
Luigi 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 Barbieri households.

FAQ

Barbieri surname: questions and answers

How common was the Barbieri surname in 1881?

In 1881, 13 people were recorded with the Barbieri surname. That placed it at #31,761 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Barbieri surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 251 in 2016. That gives Barbieri a modern rank of #16,744.

What does the Barbieri surname mean?

An occupational surname referring to a barber or one who cuts hair and trims beards.

What does the Barbieri map show?

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