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UK surname

Borrelli

An Italian toponymic surname referring to someone from the town of Borrello in the Abruzzo region of Italy.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Markinch and Star, Bedford and Central Bedfordshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Borrelli is 145 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

142

2016, ranked #24,625

Peak year

2014

145 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 142 in 2016, ranked #24,625.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 2 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Borrelli surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Borrelli surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Borrelli 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
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1901 historical 2 #34,263
1911 historical 1 #34,332
1997 modern 90 #28,360
1998 modern 97 #28,054
1999 modern 104 #27,164
2000 modern 109 #26,381
2001 modern 106 #26,468
2002 modern 113 #26,024
2003 modern 115 #25,538
2004 modern 115 #25,740
2005 modern 115 #25,702
2006 modern 112 #26,415
2007 modern 116 #26,209
2008 modern 124 #25,371
2009 modern 131 #25,056
2010 modern 138 #24,801
2011 modern 132 #25,303
2012 modern 139 #24,485
2013 modern 139 #24,912
2014 modern 145 #24,395
2015 modern 140 #24,836
2016 modern 142 #24,625

Geography

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Where Borrellis 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 Markinch and Star, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, Wrexham and Lambeth. 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 Markinch and Star Fife
2 Bedford 013 Bedford
3 Central Bedfordshire 024 Central Bedfordshire
4 Wrexham 008 Wrexham
5 Lambeth 004 Lambeth

Forenames

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First names often paired with Borrelli

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Borrelli

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

City Support Workers

Within London, Borrelli is most associated with areas classed as City Support Workers, 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

Scattered throughout Inner London, these areas house relatively few workers in the most senior roles within organisations, and greater prevalence of administrative roles relative to the Supergroup mean. Residents are less likely to be of Chinese ethnicity and are more likely to have been born in Africa. Relative to the Supergroup average, residents are also more likely to live in social housing and live in overcrowded conditions.

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

Borrelli 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

Borrelli 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.

9
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Borrelli 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.

9
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Borrelli

The surname Borrelli is of Italian origin, specifically from the region of Campania in southern Italy. It is derived from the Italian word "borrello," which means "rough wool" or "coarse fabric." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in the wool trade or textile industry.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Borrelli can be traced back to the 14th century in various records and documents from the Campania region. One notable example is a land registry from the town of Caserta, dated 1375, which mentions a certain Giovanni Borrelli as a landowner.

In the 15th century, the name appears in several manuscripts and records from the city of Naples, indicating that the Borrelli family had established a presence in the area. One such record is a marriage contract from 1487 between Antonello Borrelli and Lucrezia Caracciolo, both from prominent Neapolitan families.

During the Renaissance period, the Borrelli family produced several notable individuals. One of the most prominent was Giovanni Alfonso Borrelli (1608-1679), a renowned Italian mathematician and physicist who made significant contributions to the study of motion and mechanics. He is best known for his work "De Motu Animalium," published in 1680.

Another notable figure was Gian Bernardo Borrelli (1671-1748), an Italian architect and engineer who was responsible for the construction of several important buildings and fortifications in Naples, including the Palazzo Reale and the Castel Sant'Elmo.

In the 18th century, the Borrelli family continued to play a prominent role in the cultural and intellectual life of Naples. Giuseppe Maria Borrelli (1734-1804) was a renowned jurist and author who wrote extensively on legal and philosophical topics.

During the 19th century, the name Borrelli became associated with the Italian unification movement. Pasquale Borrelli (1813-1891) was a patriot and revolutionary who fought alongside Giuseppe Garibaldi in the struggle for Italian independence.

Throughout its history, the surname Borrelli has also been found in various spellings and variations, such as Borelli, Burelli, and Burrelli, reflecting the regional variations and linguistic influences within Italy.

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FAQ

Borrelli surname: questions and answers

How common is the Borrelli surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 142 in 2016. That gives Borrelli a modern rank of #24,625.

What does the Borrelli surname mean?

An Italian toponymic surname referring to someone from the town of Borrello in the Abruzzo region of Italy.

What does the Borrelli map show?

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