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UK surname

Clemente

Derived from the Italian adjective meaning "merciful, gentle, or mild-mannered."

In the 1881 census there were 10 people recorded with the Clemente surname, ranking it #32,243 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 208, ranked #19,062, up from #32,243 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Laighstonehall, Sandwell and Harrow.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Clemente is 209 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1980.0%.

1881 census count

10

Ranked #32,243

Modern count

208

2016, ranked #19,062

Peak year

2014

209 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • Clemente had 10 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,243 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 208 in 2016, ranked #19,062.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 60 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Clemente surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Clemente surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Clemente 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 8 #31,867
1861 historical 60 #26,313
1881 historical 10 #32,243
1891 historical 47 #30,566
1901 historical 13 #32,633
1911 historical 10 #32,609
1997 modern 83 #29,216
1998 modern 87 #29,240
1999 modern 84 #29,700
2000 modern 85 #29,598
2001 modern 83 #29,617
2002 modern 94 #28,797
2003 modern 107 #26,617
2004 modern 114 #25,870
2005 modern 117 #25,433
2006 modern 138 #23,156
2007 modern 135 #23,824
2008 modern 139 #23,635
2009 modern 154 #22,536
2010 modern 166 #21,941
2011 modern 159 #22,382
2012 modern 196 #19,463
2013 modern 194 #19,932
2014 modern 209 #19,128
2015 modern 207 #19,155
2016 modern 208 #19,062

Geography

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Where Clementes 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 Laighstonehall, Sandwell, Harrow, Nottingham and North Somerset. 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 Laighstonehall South Lanarkshire
2 Sandwell 006 Sandwell
3 Harrow 002 Harrow
4 Nottingham 027 Nottingham
5 North Somerset 012 North Somerset

Forenames

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First names often paired with Clemente

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Clemente

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

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Clemente is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

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

Clemente 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

Clemente falls in decile 5 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.

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Clemente

The surname Clemente is of Italian origin, derived from the Latin name Clemens, which means "merciful" or "mild." It originated in Italy during the Middle Ages.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Clemente can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Italy, such as Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna, and Lombardy. It is believed that the name was initially associated with individuals who exhibited qualities of mercy or gentleness.

In the 14th century, records show the name Clemente appearing in the Venetian Republic, where it was adopted by families residing in cities like Venice and Padua. During this period, the name was sometimes spelled as "Clementi" or "Clementini."

One notable historical figure with the surname Clemente was Muzio Clemente (1550-1612), an Italian philosopher and humanist from Bologna. He was renowned for his contributions to the fields of rhetoric and literature.

In the 16th century, the name Clemente gained prominence in Naples, where it was associated with several influential families. One such family was the Clemente di Montecorvino, who held significant political power in the Kingdom of Naples during the Spanish rule.

In the 18th century, Gian Carlo Clemente (1718-1789) was a prominent Italian architect from Turin. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings, including the Palazzo Chiablese and the Church of San Francesco da Paola.

During the 19th century, the surname Clemente spread to other parts of Europe and the Americas due to Italian immigration. One notable individual was Roberto Clemente (1934-1972), a Puerto Rican professional baseball player who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was the first Latin American player to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Other notable individuals with the surname Clemente include José Clemente Orozco (1883-1949), a Mexican social realist painter and muralist, and Jaime Clemente (1935-2011), a Spanish film director and screenwriter.

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1881 census detail

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Clemente families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Clemente 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. Warwickshire leads with 4 Clementes recorded in 1881 and an index of 16.31x.

County Total Index
Warwickshire 4 16.31x
Middlesex 3 3.08x
Somerset 3 19.16x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Aston in Warwickshire leads with 4 Clementes recorded in 1881 and an index of 59.17x.

Place Total Index
Aston 4 59.17x
Bedminster 3 204.08x
St Andrew Holborn London 2 476.19x
St Marylebone London 1 19.27x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Martha 2
Harriet 1
Jane 1
Madalena 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Albert 1
Antonio 1
Becarelli 1
Herbert 1
John 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 Clemente households.

FAQ

Clemente surname: questions and answers

How common was the Clemente surname in 1881?

In 1881, 10 people were recorded with the Clemente surname. That placed it at #32,243 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Clemente surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 208 in 2016. That gives Clemente a modern rank of #19,062.

What does the Clemente surname mean?

Derived from the Italian adjective meaning "merciful, gentle, or mild-mannered."

What does the Clemente map show?

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