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UK surname

Garofalo

An Italian occupational surname referring to a grower or seller of carnations or clove-scented flowers.

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Garofalo surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 169, ranked #21,884, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Medway, Central Bedfordshire and Bury.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Garofalo is 183 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 16800.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

169

2016, ranked #21,884

Peak year

2013

183 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Garofalo had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 169 in 2016, ranked #21,884.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 12 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Suburban Professionals.

Garofalo surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Garofalo surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Garofalo 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 2 #34,436
1901 historical 3 #34,063
1911 historical 12 #32,302
1997 modern 104 #26,351
1998 modern 113 #25,731
1999 modern 127 #24,125
2000 modern 130 #23,785
2001 modern 124 #24,114
2002 modern 135 #23,398
2003 modern 135 #23,155
2004 modern 137 #23,098
2005 modern 147 #22,057
2006 modern 147 #22,221
2007 modern 155 #21,726
2008 modern 156 #21,862
2009 modern 170 #21,095
2010 modern 168 #21,733
2011 modern 171 #21,337
2012 modern 174 #21,065
2013 modern 183 #20,722
2014 modern 182 #20,958
2015 modern 176 #21,291
2016 modern 169 #21,884

Geography

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Where Garofalos 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 Medway, Central Bedfordshire, Bury, Ashford and Gedling. 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 Medway 033 Medway
2 Central Bedfordshire 021 Central Bedfordshire
3 Bury 004 Bury
4 Ashford 012 Ashford
5 Gedling 014 Gedling

Forenames

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First names often paired with Garofalo

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Garofalo

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

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Suburban Professionals

Nationally, the Garofalo surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Suburban Professionals, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Garofalo household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Employment in this Group is typically in managerial and professional occupations, and education to degree level is common. Residents are typically of working age, many of whom identify with an Indian ethnicity. Households are unlikely to be of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities, and English is not the main language used in some households. This Group is found on the outskirts of most conurbations as well as in the suburbs of some free-standing towns.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Garofalo 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

Garofalo 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

Garofalo 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 Garofalo is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

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

9
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Garofalo

The surname Garofalo is of Italian origin, with roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the southern Italian regions of Campania and Calabria, where the name was particularly prevalent.

One of the earliest known records of the name can be found in a 13th-century document from the city of Naples, where a certain "Petrus Garofalo" was mentioned. This suggests that the name was already established in the area during that time.

The name Garofalo is derived from the Italian word "garofano," which translates to "carnation" or "clove." It is possible that the name was originally a nickname given to someone who cultivated or had a particular affinity for these fragrant flowers.

In the 15th century, the renowned Italian Renaissance painter Benvenuto Tisi, better known as Il Garofalo (1481-1559), hailed from the city of Ferrara. His artistic contributions and the use of the surname as a moniker further solidified the name's presence in Italian history.

Another notable figure bearing the Garofalo surname was Giovanni Battista Garofalo (1501-1559), a prominent theologian and scholar from Venice. He was renowned for his works on ecclesiastical law and his contributions to the Council of Trent.

During the 16th century, the Garofalo name also appeared in records from the city of Naples, where a family of that name held considerable influence and wealth. One member, Girolamo Garofalo (1519-1592), was a respected jurist and served as a magistrate in the city.

In the realm of literature, the Italian poet and playwright Giambattista Garofalo (1619-1677) gained recognition for his works, which included comedies and tragedies inspired by classical themes.

As time progressed, the Garofalo surname spread beyond its southern Italian origins, with individuals bearing the name found in various regions of Italy and beyond, contributing to the rich tapestry of the country's cultural heritage.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Garofalo families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Garofalo 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. Sussex leads with 1 Garofalos recorded in 1881 and an index of 61.35x.

County Total Index
Sussex 1 61.35x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Eastbourne in Sussex leads with 1 Garofalos recorded in 1881 and an index of 1428.57x.

Place Total Index
Eastbourne 1 1428.57x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Agata 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 Garofalo households.

Occupation Count
Ladiesmaid 1

FAQ

Garofalo surname: questions and answers

How common was the Garofalo surname in 1881?

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

How common is the Garofalo surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 169 in 2016. That gives Garofalo a modern rank of #21,884.

What does the Garofalo surname mean?

An Italian occupational surname referring to a grower or seller of carnations or clove-scented flowers.

What does the Garofalo map show?

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