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UK surname

Battaglia

An Italian occupational surname referring to someone who engaged in battles or fights.

In the 1881 census there were 2 people recorded with the Battaglia surname, ranking it #33,721 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 135, ranked #25,505, up from #33,721 in 1881.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Battaglia is 135 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 6650.0%.

1881 census count

2

Ranked #33,721

Modern count

135

2016, ranked #25,505

Peak year

2016

135 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Battaglia had 2 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,721 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 7 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Battaglia surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Battaglia surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Battaglia 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 2 #33,721
1891 historical 7 #33,665
1901 historical 6 #33,591
1911 historical 6 #33,255
1997 modern 61 #31,526
1998 modern 63 #31,639
1999 modern 65 #31,605
2000 modern 69 #31,273
2001 modern 69 #31,098
2002 modern 78 #30,601
2003 modern 83 #30,088
2004 modern 90 #29,481
2005 modern 93 #29,133
2006 modern 96 #28,946
2007 modern 95 #29,493
2008 modern 99 #29,181
2009 modern 109 #28,145
2010 modern 119 #27,250
2011 modern 116 #27,477
2012 modern 113 #28,016
2013 modern 126 #26,585
2014 modern 127 #26,634
2015 modern 131 #25,979
2016 modern 135 #25,505

Geography

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Where Battaglias 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 Warwick, Swindon, Northumberland, Milton Keynes and Eastbourne. 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 Warwick 003 Warwick
2 Swindon 005 Swindon
3 Northumberland 027 Northumberland
4 Milton Keynes 026 Milton Keynes
5 Eastbourne 007 Eastbourne

Forenames

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First names often paired with Battaglia

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Battaglia

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

Central Connected Professionals and Managers

Group

Senior Professionals

Within London, Battaglia is most associated with areas classed as Senior Professionals, part of Central Connected Professionals and Managers. 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 very central neighbourhoods house residents whose ages are more skewed towards older age cohorts than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Few households have young children. Rates of illness are low. Indian ethnicity is rare compared to the Supergroup mean. Property under occupation is more common, despite the centrality of neighbourhoods, and more residents live in communal establishments than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Adult residents of these neighbourhoods are typically aged 25 to 44, working full-time in professional, managerial or associate professional occupations. There are few families with dependent children. The predominantly Inner London neighbourhoods have an international character, including many residents born elsewhere in Europe alongside high numbers of individuals identifying as of Chinese ethnicity. Many individuals are never married, childless and/or living alone. Above average numbers of individuals, likely to be full-time students, live in communal establishments. Elsewhere, privately rented flats are the dominant housing type. Residents of these areas are well-qualified, with a significant number holding Level 4 or above qualifications. There is a correspondingly high level of individuals employed full-time in professional, managerial and associated professional or technical occupations. Employing industries are financial, real estate, professional, administration, and, to a lesser degree, transport and communications. Unemployment is uncommon.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Battaglia 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

Battaglia falls in decile 8 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.

8
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Battaglia

The surname Battaglia originates from Italy, where it first appeared in the late medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "battaglia," meaning "battle" or "combat," suggesting that the name was likely given to someone who fought in battles or was a soldier.

Battaglia is a relatively common name in Italy, particularly in the regions of Sicily and Calabria. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical records from these areas, dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Battaglia surname was Niccolò Battaglia, a Sicilian nobleman and military commander who lived in the late 14th century. He gained prominence for his role in the Wars of the Sicilian Vespers, a conflict between the Aragonese and the Angevins over the control of Sicily.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various documents related to the Italian Wars, a series of conflicts that involved many Italian city-states and foreign powers. For example, there are records of a Captain Battaglia from Naples who fought for the Spanish forces during the Italian War of 1535-1538.

Another notable figure with the Battaglia surname was Giovanni Battista Battaglia, an Italian painter and sculptor who lived in the 17th century (1630-1705). He was born in Palermo, Sicily, and is known for his works in churches and palaces across Italy, including the Church of San Cataldo in Palermo.

In the 18th century, the name Battaglia can be found in records related to the Napoleonic Wars. One such individual was Antonio Battaglia (1771-1825), an Italian general who served in the Neapolitan army and fought against the French forces during the Napoleonic occupation of Naples.

Throughout history, the Battaglia surname has also been associated with various places and geographical features. For example, there is a town called Battaglia Terme in the province of Padua, Veneto, which likely takes its name from the Italian word "battaglia" due to a significant battle that occurred there in the past.

While the Battaglia surname is primarily of Italian origin, it has also been adopted by families in other countries, particularly those with Italian heritage or connections to Italy. However, the earliest and most significant historical references to the name can be traced back to its roots in Italy, where it has been present for centuries.

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1881 census detail

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Battaglia families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Battaglia 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. Lancashire leads with 2 Battaglias recorded in 1881 and an index of 8.74x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 2 8.74x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Chorlton On Medlock in Lancashire leads with 2 Battaglias recorded in 1881 and an index of 555.56x.

Place Total Index
Chorlton On Medlock 2 555.56x

Top female names

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

Name Count
C.Sahra 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
George 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 Battaglia households.

Occupation Count
Hotel Waiter 1

FAQ

Battaglia surname: questions and answers

How common was the Battaglia surname in 1881?

In 1881, 2 people were recorded with the Battaglia surname. That placed it at #33,721 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Battaglia surname today?

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

What does the Battaglia surname mean?

An Italian occupational surname referring to someone who engaged in battles or fights.

What does the Battaglia map show?

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