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UK surname

Bertorelli

An Italian habitational surname for someone from Bertorelli/Bettorelli or other similarly named places.

In the 1881 census there were 15 people recorded with the Bertorelli surname, ranking it #31,451 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 124, ranked #26,975, up from #31,451 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Bridgend, Croydon and Hammersmith and Fulham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Bertorelli is 136 in 2000. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 726.7%.

1881 census count

15

Ranked #31,451

Modern count

124

2016, ranked #26,975

Peak year

2000

136 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Bertorelli had 15 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #31,451 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 124 in 2016, ranked #26,975.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 24 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Outer Suburbs.

Bertorelli surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Bertorelli surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Bertorelli 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 4 #32,658
1861 historical 1 #34,435
1881 historical 15 #31,451
1891 historical 10 #33,355
1901 historical 19 #31,911
1911 historical 24 #30,800
1997 modern 131 #22,927
1998 modern 134 #23,202
1999 modern 132 #23,602
2000 modern 136 #23,155
2001 modern 126 #23,883
2002 modern 129 #24,021
2003 modern 128 #23,890
2004 modern 125 #24,443
2005 modern 118 #25,301
2006 modern 124 #24,750
2007 modern 122 #25,353
2008 modern 124 #25,371
2009 modern 130 #25,176
2010 modern 136 #25,009
2011 modern 130 #25,547
2012 modern 121 #26,829
2013 modern 128 #26,336
2014 modern 123 #27,206
2015 modern 126 #26,654
2016 modern 124 #26,975

Geography

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Where Bertorellis 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 Bridgend, Croydon, Hammersmith and Fulham and Three Rivers. 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 Bridgend 014 Bridgend
2 Croydon 038 Croydon
3 Hammersmith and Fulham 018 Hammersmith and Fulham
4 Three Rivers 004 Three Rivers
5 Bridgend 016 Bridgend

Forenames

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First names often paired with Bertorelli

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

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Bertorelli, 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

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Outer Suburbs

Nationally, the Bertorelli surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Outer Suburbs, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Bertorelli household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods are found on the outer edges of many towns and cities. Many residents were born outside the UK. Indian ethnic group representation is high. There are high numbers of families with dependent children aged 5 to 14. Incidences of disability and of provision of unpaid care are low. Neighbourhoods provide a mix of detached housing and flats, and terraced housing is not uncommon. Levels of overcrowding are low and homeownership rates are high. Professional and managerial occupations are prevalent: unemployment is low and education to degree level is the norm.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

Professional Periphery

Within London, Bertorelli is most associated with areas classed as Professional Periphery, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. 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 neighbourhoods predominantly house residents aged 45+, with many aged 85+. Most employed residents work in senior roles, and relatively few work in unskilled jobs. Terraced housing is comparatively rare, but communal living is more common. More residents identify as of Indian ethnicity and more affiliate with non-Christian religions. Disability levels are below the Supergroup average.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Bertorelli 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

Bertorelli 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 Bertorelli is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 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 Bertorelli, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Bertorelli

The surname Bertorelli is of Italian origin, specifically from the northern regions of Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna. It can be traced back to the late Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "bertorella," which was a diminutive form of the name "Berta" or "Berto," likely referring to a person with that given name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bertorelli can be found in a document from the city of Parma in the late 14th century, where a certain Giacomo Bertorelli is mentioned as a landowner. The name also appears in various municipal records and tax rolls from cities like Milan, Piacenza, and Bologna during the Renaissance period.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure with the surname Bertorelli was Pietro Bertorelli, a renowned architect and sculptor from Modena, who was responsible for the design and construction of several churches and palaces in the region. Another notable person was Giovanni Battista Bertorelli, a 17th-century painter from Bologna, known for his religious artworks and frescoes adorning various churches in Italy.

During the 18th century, the Bertorelli family gained prominence in the world of publishing and printing. Francesco Bertorelli, born in 1737 in Parma, established a successful printing press and publishing house that produced numerous books and manuscripts. His descendant, Antonio Bertorelli (1775-1854), continued the family tradition and became a respected publisher and bookseller in Milan.

In the 19th century, the name Bertorelli was associated with the Italian Risorgimento movement, which aimed to unify the various states of the Italian peninsula. One notable figure was Valerio Bertorelli (1817-1890), a patriot and military officer from Piacenza, who fought alongside Giuseppe Garibaldi in the wars of Italian unification.

Throughout its history, the surname Bertorelli has been carried by various individuals from different walks of life, including artists, architects, publishers, and military personnel, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those bearing this name to Italian culture and society.

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1881 census detail

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Bertorelli families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Bertorelli 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 15 Bertorellis recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.27x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 15 10.27x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Charterhouse London in Middlesex leads with 14 Bertorellis recorded in 1881 and an index of 20000.00x.

Place Total Index
Charterhouse London 14 20000.00x
St Andrew Holborn London 1 158.73x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Michele 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Luigi 3
Giovanni 2
Guiseppe 2
Andrea 1
Antonio 1
Domenico 1
Donino 1
Francesio 1
Gorionono 1
Lazzaro 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 Bertorelli households.

FAQ

Bertorelli surname: questions and answers

How common was the Bertorelli surname in 1881?

In 1881, 15 people were recorded with the Bertorelli surname. That placed it at #31,451 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Bertorelli surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 124 in 2016. That gives Bertorelli a modern rank of #26,975.

What does the Bertorelli surname mean?

An Italian habitational surname for someone from Bertorelli/Bettorelli or other similarly named places.

What does the Bertorelli map show?

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