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UK surname

Corsini

An Italian surname derived from the name of an island or region in Italy.

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Corsini surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 137, ranked #25,254, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Haringey, Hammersmith and Fulham and Camden.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Corsini is 141 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 13600.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

137

2016, ranked #25,254

Peak year

2013

141 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Corsini had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 137 in 2016, ranked #25,254.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 37 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Corsini surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Corsini surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Corsini 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
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1891 historical 2 #34,436
1901 historical 22 #31,562
1911 historical 37 #29,263
1997 modern 123 #23,792
1998 modern 117 #25,190
1999 modern 123 #24,643
2000 modern 116 #25,452
2001 modern 116 #25,089
2002 modern 127 #24,267
2003 modern 110 #26,220
2004 modern 111 #26,293
2005 modern 113 #25,974
2006 modern 116 #25,813
2007 modern 120 #25,606
2008 modern 120 #25,922
2009 modern 124 #25,957
2010 modern 137 #24,907
2011 modern 140 #24,395
2012 modern 131 #25,439
2013 modern 141 #24,670
2014 modern 140 #24,977
2015 modern 138 #25,103
2016 modern 137 #25,254

Geography

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Where Corsinis 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 Haringey, Hammersmith and Fulham, Camden, Harrow and Kensington and Chelsea. 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 Haringey 008 Haringey
2 Hammersmith and Fulham 005 Hammersmith and Fulham
3 Camden 025 Camden
4 Harrow 005 Harrow
5 Kensington and Chelsea 001 Kensington and Chelsea

Forenames

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First names often paired with Corsini

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

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

Corsini 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

Corsini falls in decile 4 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.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Corsini is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 40-50 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 Corsini, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Corsini

The surname Corsini originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany. It is believed to have derived from the Old Italian word "corso," which means "course" or "path." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a specific road or traveled a certain route frequently.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Corsini name can be found in the 11th century, when the Corsini family emerged as a prominent noble dynasty in Florence. The family's influence and wealth grew significantly during the Renaissance period, and they were patrons of the arts and supporters of the Catholic Church.

A notable figure in the Corsini family was Andrea Corsini, born in 1301, who became a Carmelite friar and was later canonized as a saint by Pope Eugene IV in 1629. Another prominent member was Neri Corsini, born in 1614, who served as a member of the Florentine Senate and later became the Viceroy of Sicily.

In the 17th century, the Corsini name gained further prominence when Lorenzo Corsini was elected as Pope Clement XII in 1730. He was born in 1652 in Arezzo, Tuscany, and was known for his efforts in promoting education and the arts during his papacy, which lasted until his death in 1740.

Another notable figure was Tommaso Corsini, born in 1765 in Florence, who was a renowned jurist and legal scholar. He served as a professor of law at the University of Pisa and wrote several influential works on civil and criminal law.

In the 19th century, the Corsini family continued to play a significant role in Italian politics and society. One example is Neri Corsini, born in 1805 in Florence, who served as a member of the Tuscan Senate and was a supporter of the Risorgimento movement that led to the unification of Italy.

While the Corsini name has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage. However, the historical significance and connections to the noble Corsini family of Florence remain an integral part of the surname's legacy.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Corsini families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Corsini 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. Cheshire leads with 1 Corsinis recorded in 1881 and an index of 46.95x.

County Total Index
Cheshire 1 46.95x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Little Meolse in Cheshire leads with 1 Corsinis recorded in 1881 and an index of 0.00x.

Place Total Index
Little Meolse 1 0.00x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Agnes 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 Corsini households.

Occupation Count
General Serv Dom 1

FAQ

Corsini surname: questions and answers

How common was the Corsini surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Corsini surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Corsini surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 137 in 2016. That gives Corsini a modern rank of #25,254.

What does the Corsini surname mean?

An Italian surname derived from the name of an island or region in Italy.

What does the Corsini map show?

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