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UK surname

Dicarlo

An Italian surname derived from the Latin "Carolus," meaning "free man," or referring to someone from Carlo, Italy.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Woking, Wandsworth and Ardrossan Central.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Dicarlo is 155 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

153

2016, ranked #23,408

Peak year

2013

155 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 153 in 2016, ranked #23,408.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 10 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Dicarlo surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Dicarlo surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Dicarlo 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
1901 historical 4 #33,876
1911 historical 10 #32,609
1997 modern 91 #28,215
1998 modern 108 #26,417
1999 modern 108 #26,602
2000 modern 106 #26,848
2001 modern 104 #26,765
2002 modern 109 #26,552
2003 modern 118 #25,146
2004 modern 120 #25,078
2005 modern 117 #25,433
2006 modern 117 #25,695
2007 modern 118 #25,913
2008 modern 128 #24,901
2009 modern 134 #24,711
2010 modern 141 #24,460
2011 modern 145 #23,837
2012 modern 143 #24,019
2013 modern 155 #23,108
2014 modern 155 #23,333
2015 modern 151 #23,613
2016 modern 153 #23,408

Geography

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Where Dicarlos 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 Woking, Wandsworth, Ardrossan Central, Stockton-on-Tees and Bedford. 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 Woking 006 Woking
2 Wandsworth 002 Wandsworth
3 Ardrossan Central North Ayrshire
4 Stockton-on-Tees 023 Stockton-on-Tees
5 Bedford 009 Bedford

Forenames

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First names often paired with Dicarlo

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Dicarlo

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

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Dicarlo is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. 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

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Dicarlo 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

Dicarlo falls in decile 8 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.

8
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Dicarlo

The surname DiCarlo is of Italian origin, derived from the region of Calabria in southern Italy. It dates back to the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is a combination of the Italian preposition "di" meaning "of" or "from" and the place name "Carlo" which is derived from the Latinized form of the Germanic name "Charles" or "Karl."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DiCarlo can be found in the "Codice diplomatico Barese," a collection of medieval documents from the region of Bari, dating back to the 14th century. The name appears as "de Carlo" in these records, indicating its origins as a locative surname, denoting a person's place of origin or residence.

In the 16th century, the surname DiCarlo is mentioned in the "Libro delle Famiglie Nobili di Napoli" (Book of Noble Families of Naples), which recorded the noble families of the Kingdom of Naples. This suggests that the name was associated with nobility or gentry in that region during that time period.

One notable bearer of the surname was Giovanni DiCarlo, a 17th-century Italian composer and organist who was active in Naples and Rome. He was born in 1614 and died in 1684, leaving behind a significant body of sacred and secular music.

Another prominent figure with the surname DiCarlo was Pietro DiCarlo, an Italian soldier and military engineer who lived in the 18th century. He served in the armies of the Kingdom of Naples and was renowned for his expertise in fortifications and siege warfare.

In the 19th century, the name DiCarlo gained recognition through the works of the Italian playwright and author Vincenzo DiCarlo, who was born in 1836 in Palermo, Sicily. He wrote numerous plays and novels that explored themes of social justice and critiqued the societal norms of his time.

The surname DiCarlo has also been associated with various place names and localities in Italy, such as the town of Carlentini in the province of Syracuse, Sicily, which was formerly known as "Carlentino" or "Carlentu" in ancient times. These place names may have influenced the formation of the surname in certain regions.

Throughout its history, the surname DiCarlo has been subject to various spelling variations, including DeCarlo, DeCaroli, and Carlocci, among others. These variations reflect the regional dialects and linguistic influences that have shaped the name over centuries.

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FAQ

Dicarlo surname: questions and answers

How common is the Dicarlo surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 153 in 2016. That gives Dicarlo a modern rank of #23,408.

What does the Dicarlo surname mean?

An Italian surname derived from the Latin "Carolus," meaning "free man," or referring to someone from Carlo, Italy.

What does the Dicarlo map show?

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