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UK surname

Cini

An Italian surname derived from the Arabic "qinni," meaning a member of the Qunawi family.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Kensington and Chelsea, Salford and North Norfolk.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Cini is 163 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

154

2016, ranked #23,293

Peak year

2010

163 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 154 in 2016, ranked #23,293.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 3 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Cini surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Cini surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Cini 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
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1911 historical 3 #33,789
1997 modern 120 #24,158
1998 modern 121 #24,677
1999 modern 133 #23,487
2000 modern 133 #23,462
2001 modern 127 #23,781
2002 modern 136 #23,296
2003 modern 137 #22,939
2004 modern 139 #22,891
2005 modern 137 #23,110
2006 modern 142 #22,724
2007 modern 144 #22,804
2008 modern 149 #22,530
2009 modern 154 #22,536
2010 modern 163 #22,205
2011 modern 149 #23,408
2012 modern 154 #22,870
2013 modern 158 #22,817
2014 modern 158 #23,022
2015 modern 147 #24,036
2016 modern 154 #23,293

Geography

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Where Cinis 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 Kensington and Chelsea, Salford and North Norfolk. 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 Kensington and Chelsea 016 Kensington and Chelsea
2 Salford 017 Salford
3 North Norfolk 007 North Norfolk
4 Salford 023 Salford
5 North Norfolk 010 North Norfolk

Forenames

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First names often paired with Cini

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Cini

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

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Cini is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Cini 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

Cini falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Cini 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Cini

The surname Cini has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "cino," which means "little" or "small." This suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname given to someone of a diminutive stature.

One of the earliest records of the Cini surname can be found in the archives of the Republic of Venice. In 1389, a merchant named Giovanni Cini was documented as having traded goods with the Byzantine Empire. This provides evidence of the name's existence during the late Middle Ages.

During the Renaissance period, the Cini family gained prominence in the city of Florence. In the 15th century, a wealthy banker named Battista Cini commissioned the construction of the Palazzo Cini, a magnificent palace that still stands today as a testament to the family's affluence and influence.

In the realm of art, the Cini surname is associated with the renowned Italian painter, Vittore Cini, who lived from 1550 to 1629. His works, which include religious paintings and portraits, can be found in various churches and museums across Italy.

Another notable figure bearing the Cini surname was Vittorio Cini, an Italian industrialist and philanthropist who lived from 1885 to 1977. He founded the Giorgio Cini Foundation, a prominent cultural institution dedicated to the promotion of art, literature, and music.

In the literary world, the Italian author and journalist, Dino Cini, who lived from 1919 to 2003, made significant contributions to the field of journalism. His writings covered a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, and social issues.

The Cini surname has also been associated with various place names throughout Italy. For instance, the town of Cini in the province of Siena bears a striking resemblance to the surname, suggesting a possible connection between the two.

While the Cini surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, the earliest recorded instances and historical references remain deeply rooted in the Italian peninsula, where the name has left an indelible mark on the cultural and societal fabric.

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FAQ

Cini surname: questions and answers

How common is the Cini surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 154 in 2016. That gives Cini a modern rank of #23,293.

What does the Cini surname mean?

An Italian surname derived from the Arabic "qinni," meaning a member of the Qunawi family.

What does the Cini map show?

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