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UK surname

Cattaneo

An Italian surname denoting someone from the Alpine town of Cattanea.

In the 1881 census there were 16 people recorded with the Cattaneo surname, ranking it #31,301 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 116, ranked #28,197, up from #31,301 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Mid Sussex, Ryedale and Reigate and Banstead.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Cattaneo is 120 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 625.0%.

1881 census count

16

Ranked #31,301

Modern count

116

2016, ranked #28,197

Peak year

2014

120 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Cattaneo had 16 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #31,301 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 116 in 2016, ranked #28,197.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 56 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Cattaneo surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Cattaneo surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Cattaneo 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 13 #30,970
1861 historical 11 #32,452
1881 historical 16 #31,301
1891 historical 11 #33,268
1901 historical 56 #27,952
1911 historical 46 #28,224
1997 modern 80 #29,554
1998 modern 89 #29,026
1999 modern 84 #29,700
2000 modern 80 #30,139
2001 modern 87 #29,161
2002 modern 79 #30,499
2003 modern 85 #29,877
2004 modern 90 #29,481
2005 modern 89 #29,683
2006 modern 83 #30,808
2007 modern 89 #30,383
2008 modern 96 #29,654
2009 modern 99 #29,754
2010 modern 107 #29,153
2011 modern 116 #27,477
2012 modern 110 #28,514
2013 modern 118 #27,686
2014 modern 120 #27,646
2015 modern 117 #27,982
2016 modern 116 #28,197

Geography

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Where Cattaneos 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 Mid Sussex, Ryedale, Reigate and Banstead, Tunbridge Wells and Camden. 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 Mid Sussex 016 Mid Sussex
2 Ryedale 002 Ryedale
3 Reigate and Banstead 007 Reigate and Banstead
4 Tunbridge Wells 013 Tunbridge Wells
5 Camden 018 Camden

Forenames

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First names often paired with Cattaneo

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

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

Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles

Group

European Enclaves

Within London, Cattaneo is most associated with areas classed as European Enclaves, part of Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles. 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

Many residents of these accessible neighbourhoods have wide-ranging non-UK European origins. Typically residing in privately rented flats, many residents live alone and are beyond normal retirement age. There are more students than elsewhere in the Supergroup, some of which live in communal establishments. Household residents are often drawn from different ethnic groups.

Wider London pattern

These neighbourhoods house people of all ages, predominantly of White British or European extraction. Resident turnover is low. Religious affiliation is less common than average and tends to be Christian if expressed. Homeownership, typically of terraced houses, is common but use of the social rented sector is not. Employment is typically in professional, managerial and associate professional or technical occupations. There are few full-time students. Level 4 qualifications are common. More households lack dependent children than have them which, considered alongside low levels of crowding and over-all age structure, indicates that many households may be post child-rearing and in late middle age. Incidence of disability is low, as is residence in communal establishments.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Cattaneo 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

Cattaneo 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 Cattaneo is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

6
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Cattaneo

The surname Cattaneo is of Italian origin, specifically from the northern regions of Italy. It dates back to the Middle Ages and is derived from the Italian word "cattano," meaning a landlord or property owner. This surname likely originated as a descriptive name for someone who owned land or property.

The name can be traced back to the 12th century in records from the regions of Lombardy and Piedmont. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in a document from 1189, which mentions a certain Guglielmo Cattaneo, a landowner in the town of Pavia.

In the 13th century, the Cattaneo family gained prominence in the city of Genoa, where they were part of the noble class and held significant political power. One notable member of this family was Oberto Cattaneo, who served as the Doge of Genoa from 1241 to 1243.

The variant spelling "Cattani" was also common in certain areas, particularly in the region of Emilia-Romagna. In the 14th century, a Cattani family was recorded as residing in the city of Bologna, where they held positions of influence.

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname Cattaneo have achieved distinction in various fields. One such example is Dante Cattaneo (1480-1542), an Italian poet and scholar from Genoa who was known for his works in Latin and Italian.

Another notable figure is Giacomo Cattaneo (1823-1887), an Italian painter and illustrator known for his religious artworks and frescoes in churches across Italy.

In the 20th century, Carlo Cattaneo (1911-1979) was an Italian architect and designer who made significant contributions to the modernist movement in Italy.

Additionally, Gaetano Cattaneo (1771-1841) was an influential Italian mathematician and physicist who made important discoveries in the field of electromagnetism.

The surname Cattaneo continues to be prevalent in various parts of Italy, particularly in the northern regions from where it originated. While its frequency may have fluctuated over time, it remains a prominent Italian surname with a rich historical legacy.

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1881 census detail

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Cattaneo families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Cattaneo 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. Yorkshire leads with 8 Cattaneos recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.17x.

County Total Index
Yorkshire 8 5.17x
Middlesex 7 4.49x
Kent 1 1.88x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. New Malton in Yorkshire leads with 6 Cattaneos recorded in 1881 and an index of 3333.33x.

Place Total Index
New Malton 6 3333.33x
Hackney London 5 57.14x
Knaresborough 2 833.33x
Whitechapel London 2 129.87x
Folkestone 1 97.09x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 2
Amelia 1
Annie 1
Edith 1
Elizabeth 1
Elizth. 1
Florence 1
Margaret 1
Maud 1
Nellie 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Richard 2
Alfred 1
Louis 1
William 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 Cattaneo households.

FAQ

Cattaneo surname: questions and answers

How common was the Cattaneo surname in 1881?

In 1881, 16 people were recorded with the Cattaneo surname. That placed it at #31,301 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Cattaneo surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 116 in 2016. That gives Cattaneo a modern rank of #28,197.

What does the Cattaneo surname mean?

An Italian surname denoting someone from the Alpine town of Cattanea.

What does the Cattaneo map show?

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