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UK surname

Damore

Derived from the Italian word "amore" meaning "love," likely referring to a person who was loved or lovable.

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Damore surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 110, ranked #29,225, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Peterborough, East Northamptonshire and Brent.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Damore is 114 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 10900.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

110

2016, ranked #29,225

Peak year

2015

114 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Damore had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 110 in 2016, ranked #29,225.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 15 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Suburban Professionals.

Damore surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Damore surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Damore 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 11 #32,452
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1891 historical 15 #32,956
1901 historical 6 #33,591
1997 modern 63 #31,335
1998 modern 66 #31,387
1999 modern 68 #31,311
2000 modern 75 #30,668
2001 modern 75 #30,481
2002 modern 83 #30,070
2003 modern 77 #30,762
2004 modern 87 #29,897
2005 modern 89 #29,683
2006 modern 91 #29,725
2007 modern 99 #28,852
2008 modern 105 #28,180
2009 modern 103 #29,127
2010 modern 104 #29,618
2011 modern 101 #29,938
2012 modern 98 #30,612
2013 modern 106 #29,740
2014 modern 111 #29,113
2015 modern 114 #28,478
2016 modern 110 #29,225

Geography

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Where Damores 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 Peterborough, East Northamptonshire, Brent, North Hertfordshire and Worcester. 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 Peterborough 017 Peterborough
2 East Northamptonshire 008 East Northamptonshire
3 Brent 005 Brent
4 North Hertfordshire 010 North Hertfordshire
5 Worcester 004 Worcester

Forenames

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First names often paired with Damore

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Damore

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Damore, 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

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Suburban Professionals

Nationally, the Damore surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Suburban Professionals, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Damore household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Employment in this Group is typically in managerial and professional occupations, and education to degree level is common. Residents are typically of working age, many of whom identify with an Indian ethnicity. Households are unlikely to be of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities, and English is not the main language used in some households. This Group is found on the outskirts of most conurbations as well as in the suburbs of some free-standing towns.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Damore is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, part of Suburban Asian Communities. 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 residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Damore 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

Damore 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 Damore 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.

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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 Damore, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Damore

The surname DAMORE is of Italian origin, originating in the regions of Campania and Calabria during the late Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian word "amore," meaning love. This surname may have been given to someone known for their affectionate or loving nature, or possibly as a nickname for someone who was considered particularly charming or attractive.

The earliest known record of the name DAMORE dates back to the 13th century, when a Giovanni Damore was mentioned in the municipal records of Naples in 1276. Around this time, variations of the spelling included D'Amore, Damore, and De Amore.

In the 14th century, the DAMORE name appeared in the records of the city of Reggio Calabria, where a family with this surname was documented as landowners and merchants. One notable figure from this era was Pietro D'Amore, a Franciscan philosopher and theologian born in Catalonia around 1280, who wrote extensively on the concept of love in Christian theology.

During the Renaissance period, the DAMORE name gained prominence in the arts and literature. One of the most celebrated figures was Michele Damore, a Neapolitan painter born in 1455, known for his vibrant depictions of religious scenes and portraits of nobility.

In the 17th century, a branch of the DAMORE family settled in Sicily, where they became influential in local politics and trade. Antonio Damore, born in Palermo in 1625, was a prominent merchant and banker who financed various commercial ventures throughout the Mediterranean.

Moving into the 19th century, the DAMORE name spread to other parts of Italy and beyond. Giancarlo Damore, born in Milan in 1832, was a renowned opera singer who performed at some of the most prestigious theaters in Europe, including La Scala and the Paris Opera.

While the DAMORE surname has its roots in Italy, it has since been carried across borders by Italian immigrants, and variations of the name can now be found in various parts of the world. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the regions of Campania and Calabria, where it first emerged as a reflection of the Italian concept of love.

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FAQ

Damore surname: questions and answers

How common was the Damore surname in 1881?

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

How common is the Damore surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 110 in 2016. That gives Damore a modern rank of #29,225.

What does the Damore surname mean?

Derived from the Italian word "amore" meaning "love," likely referring to a person who was loved or lovable.

What does the Damore map show?

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