UK surname

Demartino

Italian occupational surname referring to someone who made or sold shoes, derived from "martino," meaning martin or hammer.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include South Cambridgeshire, Cambridge and Bedford.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Demartino is 100 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

100

2016, ranked #31,123

Peak year

2016

100 bearers

Map years

2016 to 2016

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 100 in 2016, ranked #31,123.
• Within the historical census years, the highest count was 11 in 1911.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Map

Demartino surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Demartino surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Demartino 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
1891	historical	7	#33,665
1901	historical	7	#33,435
1911	historical	11	#32,463
1997	modern	59	#31,734
1998	modern	67	#31,282
1999	modern	74	#30,759
2000	modern	72	#30,977
2001	modern	67	#31,297
2002	modern	70	#31,432
2003	modern	63	#32,152
2004	modern	69	#31,784
2005	modern	71	#31,816
2006	modern	73	#31,954
2007	modern	76	#31,966
2008	modern	80	#31,833
2009	modern	88	#31,352
2010	modern	86	#32,081
2011	modern	81	#32,558
2012	modern	89	#31,934
2013	modern	87	#32,472
2014	modern	93	#32,025
2015	modern	98	#31,342
2016	modern	100	#31,123

Geography

Where Demartinos 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 South Cambridgeshire, Cambridge, Bedford, Richmond upon Thames and Rotherham. 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	South Cambridgeshire 017	South Cambridgeshire
2	Cambridge 010	Cambridge
3	Bedford 015	Bedford
4	Richmond upon Thames 005	Richmond upon Thames
5	Rotherham 010	Rotherham

Forenames

First names often paired with Demartino

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Maria Anna Brenda Tracey Catherine Natividad Michelle Jeanette Patrizia Penelope

Recent male names

Raffaele Salvatore Francesco Claudio Antonio Mario Gaetano Matteo Marco Michael

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Demartino

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

Demartino 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

Demartino falls in decile 9 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 Demartino 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 Demartino, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Origin

Meaning and origin of Demartino

The surname DeMartino has its origins in Italy, emerging during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have been derived from the Italian word "martino," which means "hammer" or "smith." This connection suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been involved in metalworking or blacksmithing trades.

The DeMartino name can be traced back to the central and southern regions of Italy, particularly in areas like Campania, Lazio, and Sicily. Historical records indicate that the name was present in these regions as early as the 13th century, with variations in spelling such as De Martino, Di Martino, and Martino.

One of the earliest documented references to the DeMartino name can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Barese," a collection of historical documents from the city of Bari, dating back to the 11th century. This manuscript includes mentions of individuals with the surname Martino, which likely served as the precursor to the modern DeMartino form.

In the 14th century, the DeMartino name appeared in various records and documents from the Kingdom of Naples, indicating the presence of families bearing this surname in the southern regions of Italy during that time period. Notable individuals from this era include Giovanni DeMartino, a merchant and landowner from Salerno (born around 1320), and Nicola DeMartino, a renowned architect from Naples (active in the late 1300s).

As the name spread throughout Italy, it also became associated with certain place names. For instance, the town of Martino in the province of Treviso, located in the Veneto region, may have contributed to the formation of the DeMartino surname in that area.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the DeMartino surname:

1. Guglielmo DeMartino (1589-1653), an Italian painter and sculptor from Naples, known for his religious artworks. 2. Giacomo DeMartino (1701-1779), a prominent Italian jurist and legal scholar from Palermo, Sicily. 3. Maria DeMartino (1825-1891), an Italian opera singer and soprano, who performed throughout Europe in the mid-19th century. 4. Ernesto DeMartino (1908-1965), an Italian philosopher and sociologist, known for his works on existentialism and Marxist theory. 5. Dominick DeMartino (1925-2010), an American businessman and philanthropist, who co-founded the DeMartino Family Foundation in New York.

While the DeMartino surname has endured for centuries, its origins and historical significance remain rooted in the metalworking and artisan traditions of medieval Italy, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Italian peninsula.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Demartino surname: questions and answers

How common is the Demartino surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 100 in 2016. That gives Demartino a modern rank of #31,123.

What does the Demartino surname mean?

Italian occupational surname referring to someone who made or sold shoes, derived from "martino," meaning martin or hammer.

What does the Demartino map show?

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