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UK surname

Carbone

An Italian occupational surname referring to a coal miner, charcoal maker, or someone who worked with carbon.

In the 1881 census there were 2 people recorded with the Carbone surname, ranking it #33,721 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 107, ranked #29,762, up from #33,721 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Crawley, Horsham and Manchester.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Carbone is 114 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 5250.0%.

1881 census count

2

Ranked #33,721

Modern count

107

2016, ranked #29,762

Peak year

2014

114 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Carbone had 2 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,721 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 107 in 2016, ranked #29,762.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 12 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Carbone surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Carbone surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Carbone 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 1 #33,412
1861 historical 12 #32,329
1881 historical 2 #33,721
1901 historical 5 #33,728
1997 modern 57 #31,917
1998 modern 62 #31,735
1999 modern 71 #31,036
2000 modern 70 #31,180
2001 modern 71 #30,907
2002 modern 70 #31,432
2003 modern 74 #31,091
2004 modern 74 #31,306
2005 modern 72 #31,730
2006 modern 88 #30,160
2007 modern 87 #30,666
2008 modern 87 #30,999
2009 modern 95 #30,393
2010 modern 98 #30,540
2011 modern 102 #29,759
2012 modern 113 #28,016
2013 modern 113 #28,502
2014 modern 114 #28,608
2015 modern 105 #30,092
2016 modern 107 #29,762

Geography

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Where Carbones 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 Crawley, Horsham, Manchester, Stroud and Leicester. 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 Crawley 010 Crawley
2 Horsham 001 Horsham
3 Manchester 004 Manchester
4 Stroud 012 Stroud
5 Leicester 038 Leicester

Forenames

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First names often paired with Carbone

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Carbone

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

Carbone 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

Carbone 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Carbone is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 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 Carbone, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Carbone

The surname Carbone has its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "carbone," meaning "coal" or "charcoal." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name were likely involved in the coal or charcoal trade, or perhaps lived near a coal-producing area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Carbone surname can be found in the historic archives of Naples, where a certain Giovanni Carbone is mentioned in a document from 1287. This indicates that the name was already established in the southern Italian region during the 13th century.

Another notable early reference to the Carbone name appears in the "Codice Diplomatico Barese," a collection of historical documents from the city of Bari in southern Italy, dating back to the 11th and 12th centuries. This suggests that the name may have originated or gained prominence in the Apulian region of Italy.

As the Carbone family spread throughout Italy over the centuries, variations in spelling emerged, such as Carboni and Carbonetti. Some of these variants may have been influenced by local dialects or geographic areas, reflecting the diverse linguistic landscape of the Italian peninsula.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Carbone surname was Gian Battista Carbone, a prominent Italian painter and architect who lived from 1556 to 1637. He was known for his work in the Baroque style and left a lasting legacy in the art and architecture of Naples.

Another notable figure was Vincenzo Carbone, an Italian composer and musician who lived from 1770 to 1846. He was a prolific composer of operas and sacred music and was highly regarded in his time.

In the 19th century, Domenico Carbone (1826-1897) was a prominent Italian politician and statesman who served as the Minister of Justice and later as the President of the Chamber of Deputies.

Across the Atlantic, one of the earliest recorded instances of the Carbone surname in the United States was that of Giuseppe Carbone, an Italian immigrant who arrived in New York in the late 19th century and established a successful business in the import-export trade.

Finally, it is worth mentioning the American artist and sculptor Joseph Carbone (1923-2004), whose works were widely exhibited and acquired by major museums and private collections throughout his career.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the Carbone surname throughout history, reflecting the name's deep roots in Italian culture and its subsequent spread across the globe.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Carbone families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Carbone 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. Glamorgan leads with 1 Carbones recorded in 1881 and an index of 29.76x.

County Total Index
Glamorgan 1 29.76x
Lancashire 1 4.37x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Cardiff St Mary in Glamorgan leads with 1 Carbones recorded in 1881 and an index of 555.56x.

Place Total Index
Cardiff St Mary 1 555.56x
Liverpool 1 71.94x

Top male names

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

Name Count
Eito 1
Luigi 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 Carbone households.

Occupation Count
Farmer 1
Marinaio 1

FAQ

Carbone surname: questions and answers

How common was the Carbone surname in 1881?

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

How common is the Carbone surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 107 in 2016. That gives Carbone a modern rank of #29,762.

What does the Carbone surname mean?

An Italian occupational surname referring to a coal miner, charcoal maker, or someone who worked with carbon.

What does the Carbone map show?

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