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UK surname

Falcone

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

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Falcone surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 190, ranked #20,262, up from #34,027 in 1881.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Falcone is 190 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 18900.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

190

2016, ranked #20,262

Peak year

2016

190 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Falcone had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 190 in 2016, ranked #20,262.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 21 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Falcone surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Falcone surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Falcone 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 14 #30,790
1861 historical 11 #32,452
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1891 historical 21 #32,526
1901 historical 14 #32,506
1911 historical 9 #32,754
1997 modern 140 #22,031
1998 modern 147 #21,935
1999 modern 147 #22,110
2000 modern 149 #21,874
2001 modern 149 #21,568
2002 modern 156 #21,348
2003 modern 151 #21,574
2004 modern 151 #21,720
2005 modern 154 #21,396
2006 modern 154 #21,576
2007 modern 163 #21,050
2008 modern 167 #20,901
2009 modern 172 #20,950
2010 modern 172 #21,404
2011 modern 165 #21,829
2012 modern 174 #21,065
2013 modern 184 #20,643
2014 modern 185 #20,739
2015 modern 183 #20,786
2016 modern 190 #20,262

Geography

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Where Falcones 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 Brentwood, Wiltshire, Woking, Carronshore and Wandsworth. 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 Brentwood 002 Brentwood
2 Wiltshire 009 Wiltshire
3 Woking 007 Woking
4 Carronshore Falkirk
5 Wandsworth 020 Wandsworth

Forenames

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First names often paired with Falcone

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Falcone

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

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs

Within London, Falcone is most associated with areas classed as Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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 concentrated in suburban areas, these terraced and semi-detached developments are less overcrowded than the Supergroup average, and resident households are more likely to own two or more cars. There are fewer residents aged 25-44, and a larger share of residents employed in administrative and secretarial occupations. Residents are more likely to have been born in the UK, less likely to have been born in the EU or Africa, and much less likely to self-identify as Bangladeshi.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Falcone 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

Falcone 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.

9
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Falcone

The surname Falcone originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Sicily and Campania, where it first appeared during the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Italian word "falcone," meaning "falcon," suggesting that the original bearers may have been falconers or had some association with falconry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Falcone can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of documents from the Benedictine monastery of Cava dei Tirreni in Campania, dating back to the 11th century. The name is also mentioned in various Sicilian chronicles and records from the 12th and 13th centuries.

In the 14th century, a notable individual named Giovanni Falcone was recorded as a prominent member of the Sicilian nobility. He was involved in the Sicilian Vespers, an uprising against the Angevin rule in 1282.

The surname Falcone can also be traced back to several place names, such as Falcone, a town in the province of Messina, Sicily, and Falconara, a town in the province of Ancona, Marche region. These place names may have influenced the spelling variations of the surname, such as Falconi, Falconia, and Falconieri.

One of the most famous individuals bearing the surname Falcone was Giovanni Falcone (1939-1992), an Italian judge and prosecutor who played a crucial role in the fight against the Sicilian Mafia. He was assassinated by the Corleonesi Mafia in 1992, along with his wife and three bodyguards, in a tragic event that shook Italy.

Other notable individuals with the surname Falcone include:

1. Ennio Falcone (1921-1998), an Italian film director and screenwriter known for his work in the commedia all'italiana genre. 2. Antonio Falcone (1963-), an Italian football player and manager who played as a defender for several Italian clubs. 3. Gabriele Falcone (1912-1996), an Italian painter and sculptor known for his Abstract Expressionist works. 4. Giulio Falcone (1928-2009), an Italian film producer and screenwriter, best known for his collaborations with directors like Mario Monicelli and Steno.

The surname Falcone has a rich history rooted in the Italian culture and tradition, with its origins dating back to the Middle Ages and connections to falconry, nobility, and various Italian regions.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Falcone families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Falcone 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. Lancashire leads with 1 Falcones recorded in 1881 and an index of 8.74x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 1 8.74x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Warrington in Lancashire leads with 1 Falcones recorded in 1881 and an index of 714.29x.

Place Total Index
Warrington 1 714.29x

Top male names

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

Name Count
Harvey 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 Falcone households.

Occupation Count
Comedian (Actor) 1

FAQ

Falcone surname: questions and answers

How common was the Falcone surname in 1881?

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

How common is the Falcone surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 190 in 2016. That gives Falcone a modern rank of #20,262.

What does the Falcone surname mean?

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

What does the Falcone map show?

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