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UK surname

Carini

A surname of Italian origin, possibly referring to a person from the town of Carini in Sicily.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Blaenau Gwent, St Albans and Copeland.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Carini is 122 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

115

2016, ranked #28,348

Peak year

2014

122 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 115 in 2016, ranked #28,348.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 39 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living.

Carini surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Carini surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Carini 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
1891 historical 14 #33,037
1901 historical 26 #31,152
1911 historical 39 #29,025
1997 modern 84 #29,106
1998 modern 90 #28,920
1999 modern 90 #29,056
2000 modern 89 #29,173
2001 modern 82 #29,714
2002 modern 91 #29,181
2003 modern 88 #29,506
2004 modern 89 #29,623
2005 modern 89 #29,683
2006 modern 96 #28,946
2007 modern 100 #28,669
2008 modern 104 #28,341
2009 modern 111 #27,846
2010 modern 116 #27,704
2011 modern 117 #27,334
2012 modern 114 #27,868
2013 modern 116 #27,992
2014 modern 122 #27,358
2015 modern 115 #28,319
2016 modern 115 #28,348

Geography

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Where Carinis 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 Blaenau Gwent, St Albans, Copeland, The Vale of Glamorgan and Allerdale. 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 Blaenau Gwent 001 Blaenau Gwent
2 St Albans 013 St Albans
3 Copeland 001 Copeland
4 The Vale of Glamorgan 011 Vale of Glamorgan
5 Allerdale 009 Allerdale

Forenames

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First names often paired with Carini

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Carini

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

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living

Nationally, the Carini surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Carini household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Families with resident dependent children (but not students) are common. Established family groups and White ethnicity predominate, as do individuals born in the UK. They are more likely than the Supergroup average to have been resident in their terraced, semi-detached, or detached houses for more than one year. Levels of multiple car ownership are high. Properties are owned and typically have surplus living space. Associate professionals and administrative occupations are prevalent, and parents are likely to be in middle age or approaching retirement. Educational attainment is above the Supergroup average. Scattered developments and concentrations are found in many small towns.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

Professional Periphery

Within London, Carini 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

Carini is most concentrated in decile 3 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy 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

Carini falls in decile 8 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.

8
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Carini

The surname Carini originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Latin word "carina," meaning "keel" or "ridge," which may have been used to describe a person living near a ridge or hill. Alternatively, it could have been an occupational surname referring to a shipbuilder or someone involved in maritime activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Carini can be found in the Sicilian town of Carini, located near Palermo. This suggests that the name may have originated in this region and later spread to other parts of Italy. The town's name itself is believed to have derived from the Latin word "carinae," which referred to the keels of ships.

In the 14th century, a nobleman named Giovanni Carini was mentioned in historical records from the city of Naples. He was a prominent figure during the reign of King Robert of Anjou, who ruled the Kingdom of Naples from 1309 to 1343.

Another notable figure with the surname Carini was Bartolomeo Carini, a renowned poet and humanist from Siena who lived during the 15th century. He was known for his works celebrating the beauty of his beloved city.

During the Renaissance period, a family of artists and architects from Cremona, known as the Carini, gained recognition for their contributions to the artistic and architectural heritage of the region. One of the most notable members was Antonio Carini, who was born in 1494 and worked on various churches and palaces in Cremona and its surrounding areas.

In the 18th century, a Sicilian writer and historian named Vincenzo Carini gained prominence for his works documenting the history and culture of his native island. His book, "Storia della Sicilia," published in 1737, is considered a valuable resource for understanding the island's past.

Another historical figure with the surname Carini was Domenico Carini, a painter from Naples who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He was known for his religious works and portraits, many of which can still be found in churches and collections throughout Italy.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Carini families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Carini 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. Channel Islands leads with 1 Carinis recorded in 1881 and an index of 344.83x.

County Total Index
Channel Islands 1 344.83x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Saviour in Channel Islands leads with 1 Carinis recorded in 1881 and an index of 5000.00x.

Place Total Index
St Saviour 1 5000.00x

Top male names

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

Name Count
Francois 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 Carini households.

Occupation Count
Catholick Priest Professor 1

FAQ

Carini surname: questions and answers

How common is the Carini surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 115 in 2016. That gives Carini a modern rank of #28,348.

What does the Carini surname mean?

A surname of Italian origin, possibly referring to a person from the town of Carini in Sicily.

What does the Carini map show?

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