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UK surname

Gatti

An Italian occupational surname referring to a person who owned or worked with cats, possibly as a cat breeder.

In the 1881 census there were 39 people recorded with the Gatti surname, ranking it #28,137 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 197, ranked #19,777, up from #28,137 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Hyvots and Gilmerton, Wirral and Selby.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Gatti is 202 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 405.1%.

1881 census count

39

Ranked #28,137

Modern count

197

2016, ranked #19,777

Peak year

2015

202 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Gatti had 39 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #28,137 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 197 in 2016, ranked #19,777.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 73 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Gatti surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Gatti surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Gatti 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 4 #32,658
1861 historical 6 #33,230
1881 historical 39 #28,137
1891 historical 34 #31,604
1901 historical 51 #28,492
1911 historical 73 #25,541
1997 modern 129 #23,143
1998 modern 136 #23,013
1999 modern 144 #22,405
2000 modern 148 #21,971
2001 modern 145 #21,951
2002 modern 155 #21,431
2003 modern 150 #21,669
2004 modern 152 #21,628
2005 modern 153 #21,490
2006 modern 154 #21,576
2007 modern 157 #21,546
2008 modern 164 #21,137
2009 modern 175 #20,707
2010 modern 182 #20,662
2011 modern 185 #20,288
2012 modern 198 #19,340
2013 modern 193 #19,997
2014 modern 198 #19,841
2015 modern 202 #19,433
2016 modern 197 #19,777

Geography

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Where Gattis 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 Hyvots and Gilmerton, Wirral, Selby, Westminster and East Riding of Yorkshire. 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 Hyvots and Gilmerton City of Edinburgh
2 Wirral 024 Wirral
3 Selby 008 Selby
4 Westminster 006 Westminster
5 East Riding of Yorkshire 033 East Riding of Yorkshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Gatti

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Gatti

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

Gatti 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

Gatti falls in decile 6 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.

6
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Gatti is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of Over 70 mbit/s.

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

10
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Gatti

The surname GATTI originates from Italy, with its earliest known roots dating back to the medieval period. The name is derived from the Italian word "gatto," which means "cat." It is believed that the surname was initially given as a nickname to someone who had a fondness for cats or perhaps possessed cat-like qualities such as agility or stealth.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the GATTI surname can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Longobardo, a collection of medieval documents from the Lombard period in Italy, dating back to the 8th century. In this compilation, there is a reference to a person named "Gattone," which is a variation of the surname GATTI.

During the Renaissance period, the GATTI surname gained prominence in various regions of Italy. One notable figure was Giovanni Gatti (1498-1570), an Italian architect and sculptor who contributed to the design of several churches and palaces in Rome and its surrounding areas.

In the 17th century, the GATTI surname appeared in several historical records, including the Archivio di Stato di Milano (State Archive of Milan). One notable individual from this period was Girolamo Gatti (1609-1675), an Italian painter and etcher known for his works depicting religious themes and landscapes.

The 18th century saw the rise of another prominent figure bearing the GATTI surname, Carlo Gatti (1719-1784). He was an Italian architect and engineer who designed numerous buildings and infrastructure projects in various parts of Italy, including the Basilica of San Paolo Maggiore in Naples.

Moving into the 19th century, the GATTI surname continued to be well-represented in various fields. One notable example is Giuseppe Gatti (1838-1914), an Italian engineer and entrepreneur who played a significant role in the development of the Italian railway system.

Throughout history, several place names have been associated with the GATTI surname. For instance, there is a small town called Gattinara in the Piedmont region of Italy, which derives its name from the Italian word "gatto." Additionally, there are references to places like "Gattaia" and "Gattaria" in historical documents, which may have been named after individuals with the GATTI surname or related to the word "gatto."

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1881 census detail

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Gatti families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Gatti 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 25 Gattis recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.57x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 25 6.57x
Durham 4 3.53x
Surrey 3 1.62x
Glamorgan 2 3.02x
Northumberland 2 3.53x
Warwickshire 2 2.08x
Wiltshire 1 2.97x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Bartholomew Great in Middlesex leads with 10 Gattis recorded in 1881 and an index of 2857.14x.

Place Total Index
St Bartholomew Great 10 2857.14x
St Pancras London 10 32.66x
Bishopwearmouth 4 41.19x
Newington 3 21.35x
St Mary Le Strand London 3 2142.86x
Birmingham 2 6.26x
Cardiff St Mary 2 54.79x
Chirton 2 156.25x
Devizes St John 1 400.00x
Paddington London 1 7.15x
St Andrew Holborn London 1 60.61x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Josephine 2
Mary 2
Adeline 1
Augusta 1
Blanch 1
Fanny 1
Florence 1
Giuseppina 1
Isabel 1
Isolina 1
Johnannah 1
Julia 1
Maria 1
Marie 1
Maude 1
Olive 1
Phillis 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Charles 2
James 2
Angelo 1
Bernard 1
Domanico 1
Dominic 1
Ernest 1
Frederick 1
George 1
Henry 1
Joseph 1
Leo 1
Leopold 1
Lorenzo 1
Louis 1
Luca 1
Vivialdo 1
Walter 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 Gatti households.

FAQ

Gatti surname: questions and answers

How common was the Gatti surname in 1881?

In 1881, 39 people were recorded with the Gatti surname. That placed it at #28,137 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Gatti surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 197 in 2016. That gives Gatti a modern rank of #19,777.

What does the Gatti surname mean?

An Italian occupational surname referring to a person who owned or worked with cats, possibly as a cat breeder.

What does the Gatti map show?

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