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UK surname

Botto

A surname derived from a dialectal term for a small container or flask.

In the 1881 census there were 13 people recorded with the Botto surname, ranking it #31,761 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 122, ranked #27,255, up from #31,761 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Eastleigh, Nairn East and Carmarthenshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Botto is 138 in 2009. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 838.5%.

1881 census count

13

Ranked #31,761

Modern count

122

2016, ranked #27,255

Peak year

2009

138 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Botto had 13 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #31,761 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 122 in 2016, ranked #27,255.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 55 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Suburban Professionals.

Botto surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Botto surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Botto 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 15 #30,614
1861 historical 21 #31,242
1881 historical 13 #31,761
1891 historical 21 #32,526
1901 historical 40 #29,678
1911 historical 55 #27,313
1997 modern 115 #24,834
1998 modern 123 #24,449
1999 modern 120 #24,960
2000 modern 115 #25,591
2001 modern 113 #25,489
2002 modern 117 #25,494
2003 modern 111 #26,091
2004 modern 114 #25,870
2005 modern 123 #24,663
2006 modern 126 #24,493
2007 modern 131 #24,282
2008 modern 136 #24,004
2009 modern 138 #24,276
2010 modern 137 #24,907
2011 modern 130 #25,547
2012 modern 117 #27,394
2013 modern 130 #26,074
2014 modern 119 #27,813
2015 modern 115 #28,319
2016 modern 122 #27,255

Geography

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Where Bottos 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 Eastleigh, Nairn East, Carmarthenshire and Swansea. 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 Eastleigh 002 Eastleigh
2 Nairn East Highland
3 Carmarthenshire 016 Carmarthenshire
4 Eastleigh 007 Eastleigh
5 Swansea 005 Swansea

Forenames

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First names often paired with Botto

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Botto

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

Suburban Professionals

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

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Group profile

Employment in this Group is typically in managerial and professional occupations, and education to degree level is common. Residents are typically of working age, many of whom identify with an Indian ethnicity. Households are unlikely to be of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities, and English is not the main language used in some households. This Group is found on the outskirts of most conurbations as well as in the suburbs of some free-standing towns.

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Botto 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

Botto 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

Botto falls in decile 10 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.

10
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Botto 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 - Irish

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

Meaning and origin of Botto

The surname "Botto" has its roots in Italy, originating in the region of Veneto. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "botto," which means "knock" or "blow," suggesting that it may have been an occupational surname for someone who worked as a carpenter or a woodworker.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Botto" dates back to the 13th century, where it appeared in a document from the town of Vicenza, located in the Veneto region. This document mentioned a certain "Petrus Botto," who was a prominent figure in the local community.

In the 15th century, the name "Botto" was also found in records from the city of Venice, where it was associated with a family of merchants and traders. This family played a significant role in the city's economic and cultural life, and their name can be found in various historical documents from that period.

During the Renaissance, the Botto family continued to thrive in Venice, with several members achieving notable positions in the city's political and intellectual circles. One such individual was Giovanni Botto, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 16th century.

As the Botto family expanded and migrated to other parts of Italy, the surname also appeared in different regions. In the 17th century, a branch of the family settled in the city of Genoa, where they established themselves as prominent merchants and bankers. One of the most famous members of this branch was Niccolò Botto, born in 1685, who became a wealthy financier and philanthropist.

In the 19th century, the name "Botto" gained further recognition with the birth of Antonio Botto (1824-1892), an Italian patriot and revolutionary who fought for the unification of Italy. He was a close associate of Giuseppe Garibaldi and played a crucial role in the Risorgimento movement.

Another notable figure bearing the surname "Botto" was Rina Botto (1904-1988), an Italian actress and singer who enjoyed a successful career in cinema and theater during the mid-20th century. She was known for her performances in several Italian films and theatrical productions.

While the surname "Botto" has its origins in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly in regions with significant Italian immigration. However, the rich history and heritage of this name remain firmly rooted in the Italian culture and traditions.

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1881 census detail

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Botto families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Botto 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. Durham leads with 5 Bottos recorded in 1881 and an index of 13.26x.

County Total Index
Durham 5 13.26x
Glamorgan 5 22.64x
Aberdeenshire 3 25.55x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Hedworth Monkton Jarrow in Durham leads with 5 Bottos recorded in 1881 and an index of 306.75x.

Place Total Index
Hedworth Monkton Jarrow 5 306.75x
Merthyr Tydfil 5 235.85x
Aberdeen Old Machar 3 122.45x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Cathrine 1
Eliza 1
Mary 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Bartholomew 2
Joseph 2
Michael 2
Edwd. 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 Botto households.

FAQ

Botto surname: questions and answers

How common was the Botto surname in 1881?

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

How common is the Botto surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 122 in 2016. That gives Botto a modern rank of #27,255.

What does the Botto surname mean?

A surname derived from a dialectal term for a small container or flask.

What does the Botto map show?

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