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UK surname

Florio

An Italian occupational surname referring to a person who grew or sold flowers.

In the 1881 census there were 4 people recorded with the Florio surname, ranking it #33,288 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 107, ranked #29,762, up from #33,288 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include South Kesteven, Bedford and New Forest.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Florio is 109 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 2575.0%.

1881 census count

4

Ranked #33,288

Modern count

107

2016, ranked #29,762

Peak year

2014

109 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Florio had 4 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,288 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 107 in 2016, ranked #29,762.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 13 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Florio surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Florio surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Florio 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 6 #33,230
1881 historical 4 #33,288
1891 historical 2 #34,436
1901 historical 13 #32,633
1911 historical 7 #33,083
1997 modern 94 #27,781
1998 modern 94 #28,435
1999 modern 96 #28,326
2000 modern 94 #28,573
2001 modern 94 #28,246
2002 modern 102 #27,596
2003 modern 100 #27,722
2004 modern 104 #27,338
2005 modern 87 #29,966
2006 modern 82 #30,933
2007 modern 83 #31,183
2008 modern 85 #31,247
2009 modern 93 #30,682
2010 modern 101 #30,078
2011 modern 94 #31,016
2012 modern 99 #30,442
2013 modern 102 #30,415
2014 modern 109 #29,452
2015 modern 107 #29,708
2016 modern 107 #29,762

Geography

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Where Florios 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 South Kesteven, Bedford, New Forest and Kettering. 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 South Kesteven 016 South Kesteven
2 Bedford 006 Bedford
3 New Forest 020 New Forest
4 Kettering 005 Kettering
5 Bedford 019 Bedford

Forenames

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First names often paired with Florio

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Florio

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Florio is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

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

Florio 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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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Florio falls in decile 3 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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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Florio

The surname Florio originated in Italy, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "florius," meaning "flowering" or "blooming." This name likely referred to someone who lived near a flourishing garden or cultivated flowers as an occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Florio can be found in the Florentine Codex, a 16th-century ethnographic work written by Franciscan friar Bernardino de SahagĂșn, where he mentions a person named Giovanni Florio.

In the 13th century, a notable figure with this surname was Andrea Florio, a renowned Italian painter and sculptor from Siena, known for his works in the Gothic style. He lived from around 1235 to 1305.

Another prominent individual was Giovanni Florio, an Italian linguist and lexicographer who was born in London in 1553 and died in 1625. He is best known for his bilingual dictionary, "A World of Words," which was a valuable resource for those studying Italian and English languages during that time.

In the 16th century, the name Florio appeared in various records and manuscripts, including the Florentine Catasto, a tax record from 1427, which listed several families with this surname in the city of Florence.

During the Renaissance period, the Florio family played a significant role in the cultural and intellectual life of Italy. One member, Michelangelo Florio, was a renowned humanist scholar and philosopher who lived from 1470 to 1556. He was widely respected for his contributions to the study of classical literature and philosophy.

Another notable figure was Lucrezia Florio, a 16th-century Italian poet and writer from Siena, who is remembered for her poetry collection "Rime Spirituali" (Spiritual Rhymes), published in 1568.

While the surname Florio has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval and Renaissance periods, when it was associated with individuals involved in various artistic, literary, and intellectual pursuits.

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1881 census detail

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Florio families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Florio 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 4 Florios recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.29x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 4 10.29x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Hackney London in Middlesex leads with 4 Florios recorded in 1881 and an index of 183.49x.

Place Total Index
Hackney London 4 183.49x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Sarah 2

Top male names

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

Name Count
George 2

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 Florio households.

Occupation Count
Muffin Baker 2

FAQ

Florio surname: questions and answers

How common was the Florio surname in 1881?

In 1881, 4 people were recorded with the Florio surname. That placed it at #33,288 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Florio surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 107 in 2016. That gives Florio a modern rank of #29,762.

What does the Florio surname mean?

An Italian occupational surname referring to a person who grew or sold flowers.

What does the Florio map show?

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