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UK surname

Dambrosio

From the Italian surname D'Ambrosio, referring to a person from the town of Ambrosia or a descendant of Ambrose.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Preston, Stratford-on-Avon and Gannochy and Walnut Grove.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Dambrosio is 247 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

241

2016, ranked #17,233

Peak year

2015

247 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 241 in 2016, ranked #17,233.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 26 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Dambrosio surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Dambrosio surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Dambrosio 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
1891 historical 11 #33,268
1901 historical 26 #31,152
1911 historical 25 #30,654
1997 modern 212 #16,996
1998 modern 214 #17,366
1999 modern 214 #17,494
2000 modern 204 #17,987
2001 modern 205 #17,683
2002 modern 214 #17,545
2003 modern 220 #17,033
2004 modern 218 #17,230
2005 modern 218 #17,170
2006 modern 217 #17,349
2007 modern 232 #16,795
2008 modern 237 #16,688
2009 modern 228 #17,486
2010 modern 235 #17,477
2011 modern 246 #16,833
2012 modern 244 #16,793
2013 modern 241 #17,202
2014 modern 239 #17,429
2015 modern 247 #16,941
2016 modern 241 #17,233

Geography

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Where Dambrosios 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 Preston, Stratford-on-Avon, Gannochy and Walnut Grove, Newarthill and Telford and Wrekin. 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 Preston 017 Preston
2 Stratford-on-Avon 010 Stratford-on-Avon
3 Gannochy and Walnut Grove Perth and Kinross
4 Newarthill North Lanarkshire
5 Telford and Wrekin 006 Telford and Wrekin

Forenames

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First names often paired with Dambrosio

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Dambrosio

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

Dambrosio 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Dambrosio falls in decile 10 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

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

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Dambrosio

The surname DAMBROSIO has its origins in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of Campania and Apulia. It is believed to have emerged in the late medieval period, around the 14th or 15th century.

The name DAMBROSIO is derived from the Italian phrase "d'Ambrosio," which translates to "of Ambrose." This suggests a connection to the name Ambrose, a name with Latin roots that means "immortal" or "divine." It was a common name among early Christian saints, including Saint Ambrose, the patron saint of Milan.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DAMBROSIO can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Monastery of Cava dei Tirreni in Campania, dating back to the 11th century. However, the name appears to have been more prevalent in later centuries.

In the late 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name DAMBROSIO was Giacomo d'Ambrosio, a philosopher and jurist from Naples who wrote extensively on legal and political theory. He was born in 1551 and died in 1616.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Giulio Cesare d'Ambrosio, an Italian painter from the Baroque period who was active in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was born in Naples around 1570 and is known for his religious paintings and frescoes.

During the 18th century, Raffaele d'Ambrosio (1717-1773) was a celebrated Italian architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Naples, including the Church of Santa Maria della Neve and the Palazzo Calabritto.

In the 19th century, Achille d'Ambrosio (1828-1893) was a prominent Italian lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and held various ministerial positions in the government.

Another notable figure was Francesco d'Ambrosio (1857-1932), an Italian painter and sculptor who was born in Naples and is known for his religious and mythological works.

While the surname DAMBROSIO has its roots in southern Italy, it has spread to other regions and countries over time due to migration and diaspora. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in the Campania and Apulia regions of Italy, where it was likely derived from the name Ambrose and its Latin roots.

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FAQ

Dambrosio surname: questions and answers

How common is the Dambrosio surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 241 in 2016. That gives Dambrosio a modern rank of #17,233.

What does the Dambrosio surname mean?

From the Italian surname D'Ambrosio, referring to a person from the town of Ambrosia or a descendant of Ambrose.

What does the Dambrosio map show?

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