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UK surname

Fulgoni

An Italian surname derived from the Latin word "fulgere" meaning to shine or flash.

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Fulgoni surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 107, ranked #29,762, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Bridgend, Lambeth and Shropshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Fulgoni is 130 in 1998. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 10600.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

107

2016, ranked #29,762

Peak year

1998

130 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Fulgoni had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 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 32 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Fulgoni surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Fulgoni surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Fulgoni 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 5 #33,939
1901 historical 17 #32,146
1911 historical 32 #29,838
1997 modern 118 #24,423
1998 modern 130 #23,603
1999 modern 126 #24,239
2000 modern 121 #24,824
2001 modern 112 #25,644
2002 modern 113 #26,024
2003 modern 99 #27,871
2004 modern 102 #27,637
2005 modern 107 #26,875
2006 modern 108 #27,015
2007 modern 113 #26,641
2008 modern 108 #27,684
2009 modern 108 #28,311
2010 modern 111 #28,509
2011 modern 114 #27,784
2012 modern 111 #28,332
2013 modern 108 #29,379
2014 modern 109 #29,452
2015 modern 108 #29,512
2016 modern 107 #29,762

Geography

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Where Fulgonis 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 Bridgend, Lambeth, Shropshire, Monmouthshire and Bristol. 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 Bridgend 018 Bridgend
2 Lambeth 032 Lambeth
3 Shropshire 001 Shropshire
4 Monmouthshire 003 Monmouthshire
5 Bristol 035 Bristol, City of

Forenames

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First names often paired with Fulgoni

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Fulgoni

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Fulgoni, 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

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Rural Amenity

Nationally, the Fulgoni surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Fulgoni 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 comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Fulgoni is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction 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

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

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

Fulgoni 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

Fulgoni falls in decile 8 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.

8
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Fulgoni is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 25-30 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

5
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Fulgoni, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Fulgoni

The surname Fulgoni originates from Italy, specifically in the region of Emilia-Romagna, and dates back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "fulgo," meaning "lightning" or "flash of light," which may have been a reference to a person's physical appearance or temperament.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fulgoni can be found in a 13th-century document from the city of Bologna, where a certain Giacomo Fulgoni was mentioned as a landowner. This suggests that the name had already established itself as a surname by that time.

During the Renaissance period, the Fulgoni family gained prominence in the city of Ferrara, where they were involved in various professions, including the arts and academia. One notable figure was Giambattista Fulgoni (1490-1564), a renowned jurist and professor of law at the University of Ferrara.

Another significant figure bearing the Fulgoni surname was Francesco Fulgoni (1587-1646), a Jesuit priest and mathematician who made contributions to the study of conic sections and geometry. His works were published in Rome and widely circulated among scholars of his time.

In the 18th century, the Fulgoni family spread across different regions of Italy, with some members establishing themselves in the city of Venice. One such individual was Antonio Fulgoni (1725-1802), a successful merchant and trader who played a role in the city's thriving maritime industry.

A more recent notable figure with the Fulgoni surname is Mario Fulgoni (1922-2001), an Italian film director and screenwriter who worked in the neorealist and comedy genres. Some of his most notable works include "I soliti ignoti" (1958) and "Audace colpo dei soliti ignoti" (1959).

While the Fulgoni surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, the name remains most prevalent in its country of origin, where it continues to be associated with a rich cultural and historical legacy.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Fulgoni families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Fulgoni 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 Fulgonis 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 Andrew Holborn London in Middlesex leads with 1 Fulgonis recorded in 1881 and an index of 2500.00x.

Place Total Index
St Andrew Holborn London 1 2500.00x

Top male names

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

Name Count
Guiseppe 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 Fulgoni households.

Occupation Count
Itinerate Musician 1

FAQ

Fulgoni surname: questions and answers

How common was the Fulgoni surname in 1881?

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

How common is the Fulgoni surname today?

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

What does the Fulgoni surname mean?

An Italian surname derived from the Latin word "fulgere" meaning to shine or flash.

What does the Fulgoni map show?

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