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UK surname

Calabrese

A surname indicating a person from, or with ancestors from, the Calabria region of southern Italy.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Calabrese is 119 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

112

2016, ranked #28,844

Peak year

2014

119 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 112 in 2016, ranked #28,844.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 12 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Calabrese surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Calabrese surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Calabrese 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 1 #34,435
1891 historical 12 #33,181
1901 historical 2 #34,263
1997 modern 92 #28,079
1998 modern 88 #29,131
1999 modern 88 #29,287
2000 modern 102 #27,425
2001 modern 97 #27,823
2002 modern 97 #28,383
2003 modern 93 #28,829
2004 modern 90 #29,481
2005 modern 93 #29,133
2006 modern 91 #29,725
2007 modern 94 #29,650
2008 modern 98 #29,355
2009 modern 107 #28,483
2010 modern 110 #28,666
2011 modern 110 #28,478
2012 modern 108 #28,849
2013 modern 111 #28,856
2014 modern 119 #27,813
2015 modern 115 #28,319
2016 modern 112 #28,844

Geography

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Where Calabreses 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 Swindon, Charnwood, Bexley and Watford. 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 Swindon 020 Swindon
2 Charnwood 001 Charnwood
3 Bexley 002 Bexley
4 Watford 011 Watford
5 Charnwood 002 Charnwood

Forenames

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First names often paired with Calabrese

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

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

Calabrese 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

Calabrese falls in decile 6 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.

6
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Calabrese

The surname Calabrese originated in Italy and is derived from the Italian word "Calàbria," which refers to the region of Calabria in southern Italy. This region was named after the ancient Bruttii tribe who inhabited the area in ancient times.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Calabrese can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of southern Italy, particularly in the provinces of Cosenza, Reggio Calabria, and Catanzaro. It was initially used as a locational surname to identify individuals who hailed from or had some connection to the region of Calabria.

One of the earliest documented references to the surname Calabrese can be found in the "Codex Diplomaticus Regni Siciliae," a collection of historical documents from the Kingdom of Sicily, which included parts of southern Italy. In this collection, dating back to the 13th century, several individuals with the surname Calabrese are mentioned in various legal and official records.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Calabrese. One such individual was Girolamo Calabrese (c. 1520-1595), an Italian Renaissance painter and sculptor from the town of Galatina in the province of Lecce, Apulia. His works can be found in various churches and museums throughout southern Italy.

Another prominent figure was Vincenzo Calabrese (1903-1983), an Italian-American mobster and member of the New York City-based Genovese crime family. He was a influential figure in the Italian-American criminal underworld during the mid-20th century.

In the literary realm, Raffaele Calabrese (1889-1974) was an Italian writer and poet known for his works exploring the culture and traditions of Calabria. His poetry collection "Il canto della Calabria" (The Song of Calabria) is particularly notable.

Pasquale Calabrese (1856-1917) was an Italian sculptor and painter from the town of Vibo Valentia in Calabria. He is renowned for his sculptures and bas-reliefs adorning various public buildings and monuments in Italy.

Additionally, the surname Calabrese has been associated with various place names and localities throughout southern Italy, such as Calabritto, a town in the province of Avellino, Campania, and Calascio, a village in the province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, which share linguistic roots with the word "Calabria."

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FAQ

Calabrese surname: questions and answers

How common is the Calabrese surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 112 in 2016. That gives Calabrese a modern rank of #28,844.

What does the Calabrese surname mean?

A surname indicating a person from, or with ancestors from, the Calabria region of southern Italy.

What does the Calabrese map show?

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