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UK surname

Dimaria

A surname of Italian origin derived from the given name Maria.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Watford, Epping Forest and Broxbourne.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Dimaria is 122 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

120

2016, ranked #27,563

Peak year

2013

122 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 120 in 2016, ranked #27,563.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 6 in 1851.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Dimaria surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Dimaria surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Dimaria 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
1851 historical 6 #32,278
1997 modern 98 #27,179
1998 modern 103 #27,141
1999 modern 109 #26,439
2000 modern 108 #26,549
2001 modern 111 #25,767
2002 modern 110 #26,412
2003 modern 102 #27,383
2004 modern 103 #27,503
2005 modern 105 #27,203
2006 modern 113 #26,267
2007 modern 108 #27,391
2008 modern 108 #27,684
2009 modern 112 #27,685
2010 modern 120 #27,124
2011 modern 121 #26,789
2012 modern 117 #27,394
2013 modern 122 #27,122
2014 modern 122 #27,358
2015 modern 122 #27,245
2016 modern 120 #27,563

Geography

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Where Dimarias 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 Watford, Epping Forest, Broxbourne, Kensington and Chelsea and Harlow. 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 Watford 010 Watford
2 Epping Forest 002 Epping Forest
3 Broxbourne 002 Broxbourne
4 Kensington and Chelsea 013 Kensington and Chelsea
5 Harlow 005 Harlow

Forenames

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First names often paired with Dimaria

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Dimaria

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

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Dimaria surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Dimaria household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Dimaria is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction 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

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

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

Dimaria 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

Dimaria falls in decile 5 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.

5
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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Dimaria 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Dimaria

The surname DIMARIA has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the late medieval period around the 14th-15th centuries. It is believed to have originated from the Italian regions of Campania and Lazio, where the name may have derived from the Italian phrase "di Maria," meaning "of Mary." This could suggest a connection to veneration of the Virgin Mary or association with a specific location dedicated to her.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname DIMARIA can be found in the historical records of Naples, where a family bearing this name held notable positions in the city's governance during the 15th century. These records mention individuals such as Giacomo DIMARIA, a prominent merchant and magistrate who lived between 1420 and 1487.

In the 16th century, the DIMARIA name appears in various documents from the Papal States, particularly in the area around Rome. One notable figure was Giovanni DIMARIA, a Catholic priest and scholar who authored several theological texts between 1510 and 1578.

The surname DIMARIA also has a presence in the artistic realm, with a renowned painter from the Baroque period bearing this name. Francesco DIMARIA, born in Naples in 1623 and died in 1703, was renowned for his religious paintings and frescoes adorning churches throughout Italy.

During the 18th century, the DIMARIA name gained prominence in the literary world with the poet and playwright Antonio DIMARIA, who lived from 1720 to 1792 and hailed from the town of Bari in southern Italy. His works often explored themes of love and nature, and he was celebrated for his mastery of the Italian language.

In the 19th century, the DIMARIA surname can be found in various historical records from the regions of Calabria and Sicily. One notable figure was Giuseppe DIMARIA, a revolutionary leader who participated in the Risorgimento movement for Italian unification, born in Reggio Calabria in 1818 and died in 1892.

These examples highlight the rich history and diverse backgrounds associated with the surname DIMARIA, reflecting its deep-rooted Italian origins and the various contributions made by individuals bearing this name throughout the centuries.

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FAQ

Dimaria surname: questions and answers

How common is the Dimaria surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 120 in 2016. That gives Dimaria a modern rank of #27,563.

What does the Dimaria surname mean?

A surname of Italian origin derived from the given name Maria.

What does the Dimaria map show?

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