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UK surname

Falco

An Italian occupational surname referring to a falcon trainer or a person who hunts with falcons.

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Falco surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 293, ranked #14,981, up from #34,027 in 1881.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Falco is 298 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 29200.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

293

2016, ranked #14,981

Peak year

2014

298 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Falco had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 293 in 2016, ranked #14,981.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 42 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Falco surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Falco surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Falco 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
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1891 historical 10 #33,355
1901 historical 38 #29,914
1911 historical 42 #28,691
1997 modern 242 #15,597
1998 modern 256 #15,436
1999 modern 261 #15,353
2000 modern 265 #15,143
2001 modern 257 #15,236
2002 modern 282 #14,585
2003 modern 262 #15,150
2004 modern 273 #14,804
2005 modern 267 #14,954
2006 modern 275 #14,732
2007 modern 271 #15,042
2008 modern 277 #14,940
2009 modern 286 #14,910
2010 modern 274 #15,705
2011 modern 277 #15,433
2012 modern 277 #15,375
2013 modern 285 #15,313
2014 modern 298 #14,911
2015 modern 293 #15,005
2016 modern 293 #14,981

Geography

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Where Falcos 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 Peterborough, Epping Forest and Islington. 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 Peterborough 005 Peterborough
2 Epping Forest 004 Epping Forest
3 Islington 021 Islington
4 Peterborough 001 Peterborough
5 Peterborough 019 Peterborough

Forenames

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First names often paired with Falco

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Falco

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

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

London Fringe

Within London, Falco is most associated with areas classed as London Fringe, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. 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

Predominantly located in neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Greater London, residents of these neighbourhoods typically have their highest qualifications below degree (Level 4) level, with those still in work engaged in skilled trades and occupations in distribution, hotels and restaurants. There is low ethnic diversity in these neighbourhoods and high levels of Christian religious affiliation. Detached or terraced houses predominate, often with spare rooms.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Falco 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.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Falco 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 Falco is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 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 Falco, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Falco

The surname Falco originated in Italy, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "falco," meaning falcon, which was likely a nickname given to someone who possessed characteristics associated with the bird, such as keen eyesight or a fierce demeanor.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various Italian documents from the 13th and 14th centuries. For example, a certain Manfredi Falco was mentioned in a legal document from Siena in 1289, while a Guglielmo Falco appears in records from Florence in 1327.

In the 15th century, the name gained prominence with the rise of the Falco family in Genoa, a powerful mercantile dynasty that played a significant role in the city's political and economic affairs. Notable members include Battista Falco (1458-1531), a wealthy banker and patron of the arts, and Giacomo Falco (1493-1568), a renowned jurist and legal scholar.

The Falco name also has ties to the island of Sicily, where it can be traced back to the town of Monreale, near Palermo. Historical records mention a Niccolò Falco, a landowner and nobleman from Monreale, who lived in the late 16th century.

In the realm of literature, the name Falco is immortalized in the works of the Italian poet Dante Alighieri (1265-1321). In his epic poem "The Divine Comedy," Dante mentions a character named Calcabrina, who is described as a "falco" (falcon) among the demons in Hell.

Another notable figure bearing the Falco surname is Giovanni Falco (1594-1665), an Italian painter and engraver from the Baroque era, known for his religious works and portraits.

Throughout history, the Falco name has also been associated with various place names in Italy, such as Falcone, a town in the province of Messina, Sicily, and Falconara, a municipality in the Marche region.

Overall, the Falco surname has a rich and diverse history, spanning several centuries and regions of Italy, with connections to nobility, commerce, literature, and the arts.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Falco families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Falco surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Devon leads with 1 Falcos recorded in 1881 and an index of 49.75x.

County Total Index
Devon 1 49.75x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Plymouth Charles The in Devon leads with 1 Falcos recorded in 1881 and an index of 1111.11x.

Place Total Index
Plymouth Charles The 1 1111.11x

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Falco surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Antonio 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Falco households.

Occupation Count
O S 1

FAQ

Falco surname: questions and answers

How common was the Falco surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Falco surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Falco surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 293 in 2016. That gives Falco a modern rank of #14,981.

What does the Falco surname mean?

An Italian occupational surname referring to a falcon trainer or a person who hunts with falcons.

What does the Falco map show?

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