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UK surname

Fiori

An Italian surname derived from the Italian word for "flowers".

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Fiori surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 136, ranked #25,377, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Northumberland, Cornwall and Doncaster.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Fiori is 140 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 13500.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

136

2016, ranked #25,377

Peak year

2010

140 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Fiori had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 136 in 2016, ranked #25,377.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 13 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Fiori surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Fiori surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Fiori 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 1 #34,435
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1901 historical 3 #34,063
1911 historical 13 #32,172
1997 modern 105 #26,188
1998 modern 114 #25,589
1999 modern 115 #25,620
2000 modern 115 #25,591
2001 modern 117 #24,974
2002 modern 121 #24,984
2003 modern 114 #25,664
2004 modern 126 #24,335
2005 modern 130 #23,848
2006 modern 128 #24,267
2007 modern 131 #24,282
2008 modern 133 #24,350
2009 modern 131 #25,056
2010 modern 140 #24,569
2011 modern 132 #25,303
2012 modern 129 #25,705
2013 modern 127 #26,452
2014 modern 132 #25,971
2015 modern 135 #25,481
2016 modern 136 #25,377

Geography

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Where Fioris 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 Northumberland, Cornwall, Doncaster, Broxbourne and Hertsmere. 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 Northumberland 035 Northumberland
2 Cornwall 040 Cornwall
3 Doncaster 018 Doncaster
4 Broxbourne 005 Broxbourne
5 Hertsmere 001 Hertsmere

Forenames

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First names often paired with Fiori

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Fiori

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

Professional Periphery

Within London, Fiori is most associated with areas classed as Professional Periphery, 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

These neighbourhoods predominantly house residents aged 45+, with many aged 85+. Most employed residents work in senior roles, and relatively few work in unskilled jobs. Terraced housing is comparatively rare, but communal living is more common. More residents identify as of Indian ethnicity and more affiliate with non-Christian religions. Disability levels are below the Supergroup average.

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

Fiori 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Fiori 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 Fiori 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 Fiori, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Fiori

The surname Fiori is of Italian origin and can be traced back to the early medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "flos," which means "flower." The name likely originated as a nickname or descriptive surname for someone associated with flowers or living near a garden or meadow.

In its earliest recorded instances, the surname appears in various historical documents from Northern Italy, particularly in the regions of Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna, where it was often spelled as "Fiore" or "Fior." The name is also found in some ancient manuscripts and records dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Fiore dei Liberi, a famous medieval fencing master from the 14th century, who authored the influential fencing manual "Fior di Battaglia" (The Flower of Battle). This work is considered one of the earliest and most comprehensive treatises on medieval martial arts.

Another notable historical figure with the surname Fiori was Giovanni Battista Fiori (1533-1611), an Italian painter and architect who worked in the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods. He was known for his frescoes and architectural designs in churches and palaces throughout Italy.

In the 16th century, the Fiori family was also prominent in the city of Bologna, where they were involved in the textile trade and held various civic positions. One member, Vincenzo Fiori (1541-1615), served as a senator and ambassador for the city.

During the 17th century, the name was associated with the Fiori family from Genoa, who were influential bankers and merchants. Agostino Fiori (1618-1691) was a prominent member of this family and played a significant role in the development of the Genoese banking system.

In the 18th century, the name gained recognition in the field of music with the composer and violinist Giacomo Fiori (1727-1788), who was born in Turin and served as the court musician for the King of Sardinia.

Throughout its history, the surname Fiori has been linked to various place names and locations, such as Fiorenzuola d'Arda, a town in the province of Piacenza, and the village of Fiori, located in the province of Salerno.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Fiori families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Fiori 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 1 Fioris recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.37x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 1 10.37x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Marylebone London in Middlesex leads with 1 Fioris recorded in 1881 and an index of 196.08x.

Place Total Index
St Marylebone London 1 196.08x

Top male names

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

Name Count
Elmore 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 Fiori households.

Occupation Count
Professor Of Music 1

FAQ

Fiori surname: questions and answers

How common was the Fiori surname in 1881?

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

How common is the Fiori surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 136 in 2016. That gives Fiori a modern rank of #25,377.

What does the Fiori surname mean?

An Italian surname derived from the Italian word for "flowers".

What does the Fiori map show?

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