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UK surname

Donnarumma

Italian surname literally meaning "woman from Romagna".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Southampton and Test Valley.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Donnarumma is 117 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

113

2016, ranked #28,691

Peak year

2010

117 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 113 in 2016, ranked #28,691.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 19 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Communities.

Donnarumma surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Donnarumma surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Donnarumma 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 1 #34,674
1911 historical 19 #31,416
1997 modern 78 #29,785
1998 modern 84 #29,537
1999 modern 88 #29,287
2000 modern 95 #28,441
2001 modern 90 #28,793
2002 modern 88 #29,534
2003 modern 87 #29,615
2004 modern 88 #29,758
2005 modern 96 #28,671
2006 modern 98 #28,621
2007 modern 102 #28,351
2008 modern 104 #28,341
2009 modern 109 #28,145
2010 modern 117 #27,557
2011 modern 116 #27,477
2012 modern 114 #27,868
2013 modern 113 #28,502
2014 modern 111 #29,113
2015 modern 112 #28,809
2016 modern 113 #28,691

Geography

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Where Donnarummas 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 Southampton and Test Valley. 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 Southampton 027 Southampton
2 Southampton 012 Southampton
3 Test Valley 013 Test Valley
4 Southampton 019 Southampton
5 Southampton 023 Southampton

Forenames

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First names often paired with Donnarumma

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Donnarumma

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

Baseline UK

Group

Challenged Communities

Nationally, the Donnarumma surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Challenged Communities, within Baseline UK. This does not mean every Donnarumma household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Residents of these neighbourhoods typically live in households with dependent children, and there are fewer-than-average residents of normal retirement age or over. Identification with ethnic minorities, particularly Black, or Mixed or Multiple ethnicities is common. The rate of Christian religious affiliation is low. Housing predominantly consists of semi-detached houses, along with a significant number of terraced properties and flats. Overcrowded social housing is common, and private renting occurs at average UK levels. Those in employment work mainly in caring leisure and other services; process, plant and machine operation; or elementary occupations. Unemployment is high, and few individuals have degree level qualifications. Many of these neighbourhoods occur in commuter towns or less accessible areas of larger towns and cities.

Wider pattern

This Supergroup exemplifies the broad base to the UK’s social structure, encompassing as it does the average or modal levels of many neighbourhood characteristics, including all housing tenures, a range of levels of educational attainment and religious affiliations, and a variety of pre-retirement age structures. Yet, in combination, these mixes are each distinctive of the parts of the UK. Overall, terraced houses and flats are the most prevalent, as is employment in intermediate or low-skilled occupations. However, this Supergroup is also characterised by above average levels of unemployment and lower levels of use of English as the main language. Many neighbourhoods occur in south London and the UK’s other major urban centres.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Donnarumma 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

Donnarumma is most concentrated in decile 6 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

Donnarumma falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more 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 Donnarumma 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 Donnarumma, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Donnarumma

The surname DONNARUMMA is of Italian origin, originating from the southern regions of Italy, particularly Campania and Puglia. It is believed to have emerged during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century.

The name DONNARUMMA is a combination of two Italian words: "donna," meaning "woman," and "rumma," which is derived from the ancient Greek word "rhombus," meaning a type of spear or javelin. This suggests that the name may have originated as a nickname or surname for someone associated with a particular type of spear or weapon.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DONNARUMMA can be found in the municipal archives of Naples, dating back to the late 15th century. The document refers to a certain Gian Battista DONNARUMMA, who was a local nobleman and landowner in the region.

During the Renaissance period, the name DONNARUMMA gained prominence in the southern Italian city of Bari, where several notable individuals bearing this surname were recorded. Among them was Antonio DONNARUMMA (1520-1589), a renowned painter and sculptor who was commissioned by the local nobility and church to create various artworks.

In the 17th century, the DONNARUMMA family established themselves as prominent merchants and traders in the city of Naples. One notable figure from this era was Girolamo DONNARUMMA (1632-1701), a wealthy merchant who was known for his philanthropy and support of local churches and charitable institutions.

As the DONNARUMMA name spread throughout Italy, it also appeared in various forms and spellings, such as DONNAROMMA, DONNARUMA, and DONNAROMI, reflecting regional variations and dialectal influences.

In more recent history, the DONNARUMMA surname has been associated with several notable individuals, including:

1. Gianluigi DONNARUMMA (born 1999), an Italian professional footballer who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Paris Saint-Germain and the Italian national team.

2. Antonio DONNARUMMA (1943-2021), an Italian film director and screenwriter known for his works in the poliziottesco and commedia all'italiana genres.

3. Maria DONNARUMMA (born 1957), an Italian actress and playwright who has appeared in numerous films and television shows.

4. Raffaele DONNARUMMA (1929-2014), an Italian classical scholar and academic who specialized in ancient Greek literature.

5. Giuseppe DONNARUMMA (1958-2018), an Italian politician who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies, representing the region of Campania.

While the DONNARUMMA surname has its roots in southern Italy, it has since spread throughout the country and beyond, carried by generations of families and individuals who have contributed to various fields and professions over the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Donnarumma surname: questions and answers

How common is the Donnarumma surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 113 in 2016. That gives Donnarumma a modern rank of #28,691.

What does the Donnarumma surname mean?

Italian surname literally meaning "woman from Romagna".

What does the Donnarumma map show?

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