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UK surname

Galli

Derived from the Italian word for "rooster," likely referring to someone who raised or sold chickens or acted like a rooster.

In the 1881 census there were 31 people recorded with the Galli surname, ranking it #29,218 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 211, ranked #18,904, up from #29,218 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Garelochhead, Ayr South Harbour and Town Centre and Leeds.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Galli is 221 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 580.6%.

1881 census count

31

Ranked #29,218

Modern count

211

2016, ranked #18,904

Peak year

2014

221 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Galli had 31 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #29,218 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 211 in 2016, ranked #18,904.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 53 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Galli surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Galli surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Galli 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 17 #30,267
1861 historical 6 #33,230
1881 historical 31 #29,218
1891 historical 22 #32,449
1901 historical 34 #30,281
1911 historical 53 #27,508
1997 modern 119 #24,302
1998 modern 128 #23,828
1999 modern 133 #23,487
2000 modern 136 #23,155
2001 modern 133 #23,132
2002 modern 158 #21,178
2003 modern 149 #21,766
2004 modern 150 #21,830
2005 modern 148 #21,961
2006 modern 151 #21,818
2007 modern 166 #20,811
2008 modern 170 #20,672
2009 modern 170 #21,095
2010 modern 190 #20,087
2011 modern 184 #20,363
2012 modern 199 #19,280
2013 modern 210 #18,932
2014 modern 221 #18,412
2015 modern 214 #18,712
2016 modern 211 #18,904

Geography

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Where Gallis 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 Garelochhead, Ayr South Harbour and Town Centre, Leeds, Gourock Central, Upper East and IRH and East Dorset. 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 Garelochhead Argyll and Bute
2 Ayr South Harbour and Town Centre South Ayrshire
3 Leeds 068 Leeds
4 Gourock Central, Upper East and IRH Inverclyde
5 East Dorset 011 East Dorset

Forenames

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First names often paired with Galli

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Galli

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

Central Connected Professionals and Managers

Group

Senior Professionals

Within London, Galli is most associated with areas classed as Senior Professionals, part of Central Connected Professionals and Managers. 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 very central neighbourhoods house residents whose ages are more skewed towards older age cohorts than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Few households have young children. Rates of illness are low. Indian ethnicity is rare compared to the Supergroup mean. Property under occupation is more common, despite the centrality of neighbourhoods, and more residents live in communal establishments than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Adult residents of these neighbourhoods are typically aged 25 to 44, working full-time in professional, managerial or associate professional occupations. There are few families with dependent children. The predominantly Inner London neighbourhoods have an international character, including many residents born elsewhere in Europe alongside high numbers of individuals identifying as of Chinese ethnicity. Many individuals are never married, childless and/or living alone. Above average numbers of individuals, likely to be full-time students, live in communal establishments. Elsewhere, privately rented flats are the dominant housing type. Residents of these areas are well-qualified, with a significant number holding Level 4 or above qualifications. There is a correspondingly high level of individuals employed full-time in professional, managerial and associated professional or technical occupations. Employing industries are financial, real estate, professional, administration, and, to a lesser degree, transport and communications. Unemployment is uncommon.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Galli 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

Galli falls in decile 5 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.

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Galli

The surname Galli has its origins in Italy, where it first emerged in the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian word "gallo," which means "rooster" or "cockerel." This nickname surname was likely given to someone who had a resemblance to the bird or perhaps exhibited rooster-like behavior.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Galli can be found in the Codice Diplomatico della Lombardia Medievale, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Lombardy, dating back to the 12th century. This suggests that the name was already in use by that time in northern Italy.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Galli Bibiena (c. 1250-1320) was a renowned architect and sculptor from the city of Bibbiena, near Arezzo in Tuscany. He is credited with designing several churches and public buildings in the region.

During the Renaissance, the Galli family of Florence produced several notable artists and intellectuals. One of the most famous was Giovanni Battista Galli (1519-1575), a painter and architect who worked on various projects in Florence and Rome.

In the 17th century, the composer Vincenzo Galli (1607-1668) was a prominent figure in the musical scene of Rome. He composed sacred music and served as the maestro di cappella at several churches in the city.

Another notable individual with the surname Galli was Giuseppe Galli (1701-1781), an Italian jurist and legal scholar from Milan. He authored several influential works on civil and canon law, which were widely studied throughout Europe.

As the name spread beyond Italy, it also took on variations in spelling and pronunciation in different regions. For example, in France, the surname became Gallie or Galie, while in Germany, it was sometimes rendered as Gall or Galle.

Overall, the surname Galli has a rich history rooted in Italy, with connections to various fields such as architecture, art, music, and law. Despite its widespread use, the name's origins can be traced back to the humble rooster, a testament to the whimsical nature of surname formation in the Middle Ages.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Galli families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Galli 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. Yorkshire leads with 12 Gallis recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.00x.

County Total Index
Yorkshire 12 4.00x
Middlesex 11 3.64x
Lancashire 8 2.23x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Leeds in Yorkshire leads with 8 Gallis recorded in 1881 and an index of 47.28x.

Place Total Index
Leeds 8 47.28x
St Marylebone London 6 37.17x
Charterhouse London 3 2142.86x
Crumpsall 3 352.94x
Liverpool 3 13.77x
Potter Newton 3 566.04x
Bradford 1 13.79x
Layton With Warbreck 1 75.76x
Preston 1 10.42x
St Anne Soho London 1 57.80x
St George In East London 1 35.21x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Esther 2
Alice 1
Edith 1
Elizth.L. 1
Emily 1
Lucy 1
Maria 1
Martha 1
Mary 1
Minnie 1

Top male names

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

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 Galli households.

FAQ

Galli surname: questions and answers

How common was the Galli surname in 1881?

In 1881, 31 people were recorded with the Galli surname. That placed it at #29,218 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Galli surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 211 in 2016. That gives Galli a modern rank of #18,904.

What does the Galli surname mean?

Derived from the Italian word for "rooster," likely referring to someone who raised or sold chickens or acted like a rooster.

What does the Galli map show?

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