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UK surname

Cavalli

An Italian surname derived from the Italian word for "horses".

In the 1881 census there were 14 people recorded with the Cavalli surname, ranking it #31,604 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 134, ranked #25,636, up from #31,604 in 1881.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Cavalli is 147 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 857.1%.

1881 census count

14

Ranked #31,604

Modern count

134

2016, ranked #25,636

Peak year

2013

147 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Cavalli had 14 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #31,604 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 134 in 2016, ranked #25,636.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 40 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Cavalli surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Cavalli surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Cavalli 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 3 #32,890
1861 historical 5 #33,418
1881 historical 14 #31,604
1891 historical 19 #32,642
1901 historical 24 #31,365
1911 historical 40 #28,913
1997 modern 117 #24,553
1998 modern 117 #25,190
1999 modern 113 #25,913
2000 modern 118 #25,197
2001 modern 115 #25,222
2002 modern 122 #24,874
2003 modern 117 #25,282
2004 modern 121 #24,939
2005 modern 119 #25,193
2006 modern 122 #25,010
2007 modern 126 #24,860
2008 modern 124 #25,371
2009 modern 128 #25,427
2010 modern 130 #25,775
2011 modern 130 #25,547
2012 modern 140 #24,376
2013 modern 147 #23,977
2014 modern 147 #24,177
2015 modern 143 #24,481
2016 modern 134 #25,636

Geography

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Where Cavallis 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 Bromley, Havering, Horsham and Leeds. 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 Bromley 013 Bromley
2 Havering 015 Havering
3 Horsham 002 Horsham
4 Bromley 037 Bromley
5 Leeds 091 Leeds

Forenames

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First names often paired with Cavalli

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Cavalli

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

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

Professional Periphery

Within London, Cavalli 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

Cavalli 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

Cavalli falls in decile 7 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.

7
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Cavalli

The surname Cavalli originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "cavallo," which means "horse." The name likely referred to a person who worked with horses, such as a breeder, trainer, or stable owner.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cavalli can be found in the Catasto Fiorentino, a tax record from Florence in 1427, where a certain Jacopo di Niccolò Cavalli is mentioned. The name also appears in other historical documents from various Italian cities, including Venice, Genoa, and Milan.

In the 16th century, the Cavalli family rose to prominence in Venice, where they were involved in the maritime trade and held influential positions in the Venetian Republic. One notable member was Francesco Cavalli (1602-1676), a renowned Italian composer of operas and instrumental works, who served as the principal organist at St. Mark's Basilica in Venice.

Another prominent figure bearing the Cavalli surname was Gian Giacomo Cavalli (1556-1626), a renowned Venetian military engineer and architect. He was responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of several fortifications and public buildings throughout the Venetian territories.

In the 18th century, the Cavalli family established itself in the Kingdom of Naples, where they owned vast estates and played a significant role in the region's agricultural and economic development. One notable member from this branch was Giuseppe Cavalli (1737-1808), a celebrated Neapolitan architect who designed numerous churches, palaces, and public buildings in Naples and its surroundings.

The Cavalli name also spread to other parts of Italy, including Lombardy and Tuscany, where it was associated with various noble families and landowners. One notable figure from this period was Giacomo Cavalli (1792-1865), an Italian painter and engraver from Milan, renowned for his landscape and genre paintings.

Throughout its history, the surname Cavalli has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including artists, musicians, architects, military personnel, and members of the nobility. While the name's origins are rooted in the equestrian world, it has since evolved and gained a multifaceted significance, reflecting the diversity of those who have borne it over the centuries.

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1881 census detail

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Cavalli families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Cavalli 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. Middlesex leads with 11 Cavallis recorded in 1881 and an index of 8.06x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 11 8.06x
Monmouthshire 2 20.28x
Kent 1 2.15x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Mile End Old Town London in Middlesex leads with 5 Cavallis recorded in 1881 and an index of 172.41x.

Place Total Index
Mile End Old Town London 5 172.41x
Clerkenwell London 3 93.17x
Westminster St James 3 214.29x
Newport 2 425.53x
Tonbridge 1 59.52x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Alice 1
Cristina 1
Eliza 1
Louisia 1
Sarah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Alfred 1
Andrew 1
Charles 1
Dominick 1
Frederick 1
Henry 1
Pietro 1
Reuggio 1
Umberto 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 Cavalli households.

FAQ

Cavalli surname: questions and answers

How common was the Cavalli surname in 1881?

In 1881, 14 people were recorded with the Cavalli surname. That placed it at #31,604 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Cavalli surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 134 in 2016. That gives Cavalli a modern rank of #25,636.

What does the Cavalli surname mean?

An Italian surname derived from the Italian word for "horses".

What does the Cavalli map show?

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