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UK surname

Gonella

An Italian surname derived from a word meaning "frock" or "smock".

In the 1881 census there were 11 people recorded with the Gonella surname, ranking it #32,081 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 97, ranked #31,585, up from #32,081 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Coylton, Erskine West and Barnet.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Gonella is 111 in 1997. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 781.8%.

1881 census count

11

Ranked #32,081

Modern count

97

2016, ranked #31,585

Peak year

1997

111 bearers

Map years

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1998 to 1998

Key insights

  • Gonella had 11 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,081 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 97 in 2016, ranked #31,585.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 31 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Gonella surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Gonella surname density by area, 1998 modern.

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Timeline

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Gonella 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 1 #33,412
1861 historical 8 #32,887
1881 historical 11 #32,081
1891 historical 18 #32,706
1901 historical 28 #30,951
1911 historical 31 #29,952
1997 modern 111 #25,394
1998 modern 110 #26,129
1999 modern 104 #27,164
2000 modern 97 #28,142
2001 modern 96 #27,976
2002 modern 103 #27,443
2003 modern 99 #27,871
2004 modern 101 #27,813
2005 modern 91 #29,406
2006 modern 92 #29,576
2007 modern 93 #29,777
2008 modern 103 #28,519
2009 modern 102 #29,286
2010 modern 107 #29,153
2011 modern 103 #29,589
2012 modern 106 #29,187
2013 modern 106 #29,740
2014 modern 102 #30,714
2015 modern 96 #31,624
2016 modern 97 #31,585

Geography

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Where Gonellas 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 Coylton, Erskine West, Barnet and Croydon. 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 Coylton South Ayrshire
2 Erskine West Renfrewshire
3 Barnet 032 Barnet
4 Barnet 038 Barnet
5 Croydon 003 Croydon

Forenames

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First names often paired with Gonella

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Gonella

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Gonella, 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 Gonella surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Gonella 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, Gonella 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

Gonella 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

Gonella 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 Gonella is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 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 Gonella, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Gonella

The surname GONELLA originated in the northern region of Italy, specifically in the area around Genoa, during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "gonella," which referred to a type of long, loose garment worn by men and women alike.

This surname can be traced back to the 13th century, with records indicating its presence in various documents and manuscripts from that era. One notable early reference is found in the Codice Diplomatico della Repubblica di Genova, a collection of historical documents dating back to the 12th century, where the name GONELLA appears in connection with a family involved in textile trade.

The earliest documented instance of the surname GONELLA dates back to the year 1283, when a certain Oberto GONELLA was mentioned in a legal document from the city of Genoa. This record not only provides evidence of the surname's existence but also suggests that it may have been associated with a profession related to clothing or textiles.

Throughout the centuries, the GONELLA surname has undergone various spelling variations, such as GONELA, GONELLI, and GONELA, reflecting the regional dialects and transcription practices of different time periods and locations.

Noteworthy individuals bearing the GONELLA surname include:

1. Girolamo GONELLA (1504-1573), a renowned Italian painter from Brescia, known for his religious works and frescoes. 2. Giovanni Battista GONELLA (1642-1702), an Italian composer and organist who served at the court of the Duke of Savoy in Turin. 3. Giuseppe GONELLA (1890-1962), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as Minister of Justice and Minister of the Interior during the post-World War II period. 4. Guido GONELLA (1905-1982), an Italian Catholic philosopher and theologian who taught at various universities and was a prolific writer on moral and social issues. 5. Edmondo GONELLA (1902-1995), an Italian lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Constituent Assembly and the Chamber of Deputies after World War II.

While the surname GONELLA has its roots in northern Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by Italian emigrants and their descendants. However, its rich history and connection to the textile industry and cultural traditions of the region around Genoa remain an integral part of its legacy.

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1881 census detail

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Gonella families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Gonella 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 6 Gonellas recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.60x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 6 5.60x
Sussex 3 16.59x
Gloucestershire 1 4.76x
Lanarkshire 1 2.88x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Pancras London in Middlesex leads with 6 Gonellas recorded in 1881 and an index of 69.52x.

Place Total Index
St Pancras London 6 69.52x
Brighton 3 82.19x
Bristol St James In 1 322.58x
Glasgow 1 16.23x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Emma 1
Jessie 1
Richard 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Charles 1
Fracea 1
Guiseppe 1
Joseph 1
Pietro 1
Rigs 1
William 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 Gonella households.

FAQ

Gonella surname: questions and answers

How common was the Gonella surname in 1881?

In 1881, 11 people were recorded with the Gonella surname. That placed it at #32,081 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Gonella surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 97 in 2016. That gives Gonella a modern rank of #31,585.

What does the Gonella surname mean?

An Italian surname derived from a word meaning "frock" or "smock".

What does the Gonella map show?

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