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UK surname

Fiore

An Italian occupational surname referring to a flower grower, florist, or one who lived near a flower garden.

In the 1881 census there were 9 people recorded with the Fiore surname, ranking it #32,416 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 275, ranked #15,720, up from #32,416 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Kensington and Chelsea, Walsall and Rushmoor.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Fiore is 275 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 2955.6%.

1881 census count

9

Ranked #32,416

Modern count

275

2016, ranked #15,720

Peak year

2014

275 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Fiore had 9 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,416 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 275 in 2016, ranked #15,720.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 31 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Fiore surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Fiore surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Fiore 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
1861 historical 2 #34,135
1881 historical 9 #32,416
1891 historical 22 #32,449
1901 historical 31 #30,616
1911 historical 21 #31,179
1997 modern 167 #19,722
1998 modern 196 #18,342
1999 modern 215 #17,425
2000 modern 217 #17,296
2001 modern 211 #17,376
2002 modern 217 #17,388
2003 modern 221 #16,987
2004 modern 225 #16,882
2005 modern 237 #16,244
2006 modern 234 #16,493
2007 modern 238 #16,505
2008 modern 234 #16,827
2009 modern 236 #17,103
2010 modern 235 #17,477
2011 modern 244 #16,922
2012 modern 243 #16,839
2013 modern 268 #16,005
2014 modern 275 #15,831
2015 modern 275 #15,707
2016 modern 275 #15,720

Geography

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Where Fiores 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 Kensington and Chelsea, Walsall, Rushmoor, Greenwich and Camden. 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 Kensington and Chelsea 016 Kensington and Chelsea
2 Walsall 010 Walsall
3 Rushmoor 011 Rushmoor
4 Greenwich 003 Greenwich
5 Camden 028 Camden

Forenames

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First names often paired with Fiore

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Fiore

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

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Fiore is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, 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

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

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

Fiore 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

Fiore falls in decile 7 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.

7
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Fiore

The surname Fiore has its roots in Italy, believed to have originated in the 14th or 15th century. It is derived from the Italian word "fiore," meaning flower or blossom, potentially indicating its connection to individuals who were either florists, gardeners, or lived in areas with abundant floral growth.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fiore can be traced back to the city of Florence, Italy, where it appeared in historical records dating back to the Renaissance period. This region was renowned for its thriving artistic and cultural scene, which may have influenced the name's association with beauty and nature.

In medieval times, the surname Fiore was predominantly found in various parts of southern Italy, including the regions of Campania, Calabria, and Sicily. It is believed that the name might have been adopted by families involved in the cultivation of flowers or those who lived near areas adorned with vibrant floral landscapes.

Historical records indicate that in the 16th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Fiore (1498-1567) was a renowned Italian architect and sculptor, known for his contributions to the construction of several churches and monuments in Naples and its surrounding areas.

Another prominent individual bearing the surname Fiore was Pasquale Fiore (1736-1814), an Italian painter and fresco artist who gained recognition for his works in various churches and palaces throughout the Campania region.

In the 19th century, Vincenzo Fiore (1828-1901) was a celebrated Italian composer and conductor, renowned for his operas and orchestral compositions that were performed across Europe during his lifetime.

The surname Fiore also made its way to other parts of Europe, including Spain, where it was sometimes spelled as "Flores," reflecting the Spanish translation of the word "flower."

It is worth noting that in some regions of Italy, the surname Fiore was occasionally associated with place names, such as Fiore di Puglia (referring to the region of Puglia) or Fiore di Calabria (referring to the region of Calabria), indicating the geographical origins of certain branches of the family.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Fiore families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Fiore 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. Middlesex leads with 9 Fiores recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.27x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 9 10.27x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Pancras London in Middlesex leads with 9 Fiores recorded in 1881 and an index of 127.66x.

Place Total Index
St Pancras London 9 127.66x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Annie 1
Malia 1
Maria 1
Vincenza 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Edward 1
Francis 1
Leopold 1
Pietro 1
Vincenza 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 Fiore households.

FAQ

Fiore surname: questions and answers

How common was the Fiore surname in 1881?

In 1881, 9 people were recorded with the Fiore surname. That placed it at #32,416 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Fiore surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 275 in 2016. That gives Fiore a modern rank of #15,720.

What does the Fiore surname mean?

An Italian occupational surname referring to a flower grower, florist, or one who lived near a flower garden.

What does the Fiore map show?

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