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UK surname

Cioffi

An Italian occupational surname referring to a maker or seller of tufts, plumes, or decorative feathers.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Cioffi is 161 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

154

2016, ranked #23,293

Peak year

2013

161 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 8 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Cioffi surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Cioffi surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Cioffi 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
1861 historical 1 #34,435
1901 historical 2 #34,263
1911 historical 8 #32,903
1997 modern 96 #27,490
1998 modern 107 #26,555
1999 modern 115 #25,620
2000 modern 116 #25,452
2001 modern 116 #25,089
2002 modern 122 #24,874
2003 modern 121 #24,776
2004 modern 120 #25,078
2005 modern 123 #24,663
2006 modern 130 #24,053
2007 modern 134 #23,931
2008 modern 135 #24,123
2009 modern 144 #23,577
2010 modern 151 #23,377
2011 modern 148 #23,520
2012 modern 152 #23,069
2013 modern 161 #22,521
2014 modern 160 #22,824
2015 modern 158 #22,913
2016 modern 154 #23,293

Geography

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Where Cioffis 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 Tameside, St Albans and Plymouth. 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 Tameside 028 Tameside
2 Tameside 030 Tameside
3 St Albans 018 St Albans
4 Plymouth 014 Plymouth
5 Plymouth 020 Plymouth

Forenames

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First names often paired with Cioffi

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Cioffi

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

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Cioffi is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction 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

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

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

Cioffi is most concentrated in decile 9 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.

9
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Cioffi 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 Cioffi 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.

9
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Cioffi

The surname CIOFFI is of Italian origin, deriving from the region of Campania. It is believed to have emerged in the Middle Ages, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is thought to have originated from the word "ciuffo," which means "tuft" or "lock of hair" in Italian. This likely referred to a distinctive physical characteristic of an early bearer of the name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name CIOFFI can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Barese, a collection of medieval documents from the city of Bari, dating back to the 13th century. The name appears in several entries, suggesting it was already well-established in the region by that time.

In the late 15th century, a nobleman named Giovanni Battista Cioffi was mentioned in the records of the Kingdom of Naples. He was a prominent figure in the court of King Ferdinand I of Naples and is believed to have been a influential advisor to the monarch.

During the Renaissance period, a notable bearer of the name was the Italian painter and architect Giovan Battista Cioffi, who lived from 1534 to 1611. He was renowned for his frescoes and architectural works in various churches and palaces across southern Italy.

Another historical figure with the surname CIOFFI was Nicola Cioffi, a Neapolitan composer and musician who lived from 1671 to 1743. He is known for his contributions to the development of the Baroque music style and his compositions for the royal court of Naples.

In the 19th century, a prominent Italian lawyer and politician named Giuseppe Cioffi played a significant role in the Risorgimento movement, which led to the unification of Italy. He was born in 1818 and served as a member of the Italian Parliament during the early years of the Kingdom of Italy.

Throughout history, the surname CIOFFI has been associated with various localities in the Campania region, including the towns of Avellino, Salerno, and Benevento. The name may have originated from one of these areas or nearby villages, where early bearers of the name resided.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Cioffi families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Cioffi 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. Royal Navy leads with 1 Cioffis recorded in 1881 and an index of 909.09x.

County Total Index
Royal Navy 1 909.09x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Royal Navy in Royal Navy leads with 1 Cioffis recorded in 1881 and an index of 1000.00x.

Place Total Index
Royal Navy 1 1000.00x

Top male names

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

Name Count
Francisco 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 Cioffi households.

Occupation Count
Tailor 1

FAQ

Cioffi surname: questions and answers

How common is the Cioffi surname today?

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

What does the Cioffi surname mean?

An Italian occupational surname referring to a maker or seller of tufts, plumes, or decorative feathers.

What does the Cioffi map show?

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