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UK surname

Degiorgio

An Italian surname possibly derived from the personal name Giorgio or related place name.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Medway, Wigan and Lancaster.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Degiorgio is 180 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

177

2016, ranked #21,230

Peak year

2014

180 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 177 in 2016, ranked #21,230.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Degiorgio surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Degiorgio surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Degiorgio 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
1997 modern 98 #27,179
1998 modern 109 #26,273
1999 modern 116 #25,487
2000 modern 120 #24,950
2001 modern 111 #25,767
2002 modern 118 #25,358
2003 modern 122 #24,628
2004 modern 117 #25,448
2005 modern 120 #25,066
2006 modern 131 #23,942
2007 modern 129 #24,503
2008 modern 129 #24,790
2009 modern 140 #24,033
2010 modern 152 #23,282
2011 modern 161 #22,187
2012 modern 167 #21,598
2013 modern 179 #21,028
2014 modern 180 #21,115
2015 modern 173 #21,542
2016 modern 177 #21,230

Geography

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Where Degiorgios 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 Medway, Wigan, Lancaster and South Kesteven. 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 Medway 015 Medway
2 Wigan 015 Wigan
3 Lancaster 016 Lancaster
4 Medway 007 Medway
5 South Kesteven 002 South Kesteven

Forenames

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First names often paired with Degiorgio

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Degiorgio

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

Ethnically Diverse Young Families

Nationally, the Degiorgio surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Degiorgio 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 younger parents born overseas (particularly in Africa or EU countries) with children aged 0-4. Individuals identifying as of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities are also common. English may not be the primary language spoken. Accommodation consists principally of flats, and many properties are socially rented and/or overcrowded. Students are also present, unemployment is common, and other adults tend to work in low skilled jobs.

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

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs

Within London, Degiorgio is most associated with areas classed as Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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 concentrated in suburban areas, these terraced and semi-detached developments are less overcrowded than the Supergroup average, and resident households are more likely to own two or more cars. There are fewer residents aged 25-44, and a larger share of residents employed in administrative and secretarial occupations. Residents are more likely to have been born in the UK, less likely to have been born in the EU or Africa, and much less likely to self-identify as Bangladeshi.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Degiorgio 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

Degiorgio 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 Degiorgio 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Degiorgio

The surname DeGiorgio originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Tuscany and Sicily, where it first appeared in the 13th century. The name is derived from the Italian phrase "di Giorgio," meaning "of George," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name may have been descendants of someone named Giorgio or George.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DeGiorgio surname can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Longobardo, a collection of legal documents from the Lombard period in Italy, dating back to the 7th century. This collection mentions a "Georgius de Georgio," which could be an early variation of the DeGiorgio name.

Another historical reference to the DeGiorgio surname can be found in the Catasto Onciario, a tax register from the Kingdom of Sicily in the 15th century. This document lists several individuals with the surname DeGiorgio, indicating that the name was well-established in Sicily by that time.

Bartolomeo DeGiorgio (1505-1566) was a Sicilian architect and military engineer who designed several fortifications in Malta during the 16th century. He is considered one of the most influential figures in the history of Maltese architecture.

Giacomo DeGiorgio (1774-1846) was an Italian painter and engraver from Palermo, Sicily. He is particularly known for his etchings and engravings depicting scenes from Sicilian life and landscapes.

Antonio DeGiorgio (1839-1921) was an Italian composer and conductor born in Naples. He composed several operas, including "La Monaca di Cracovia" and "Il Conte di Siracusa," which were performed in major Italian opera houses during the late 19th century.

Luigi DeGiorgio (1897-1979) was an Italian-American lawyer and politician from New York City. He served as a member of the New York State Assembly and was instrumental in advocating for the rights of Italian-Americans in the early 20th century.

Maria DeGiorgio (1916-2002) was an Italian-American author and historian who wrote extensively about the experiences of Italian immigrants in the United States. Her book "Lives Woven with Words" is a notable work chronicling the oral histories of Italian-American women.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Degiorgio surname: questions and answers

How common is the Degiorgio surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 177 in 2016. That gives Degiorgio a modern rank of #21,230.

What does the Degiorgio surname mean?

An Italian surname possibly derived from the personal name Giorgio or related place name.

What does the Degiorgio map show?

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