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UK surname

Grossi

An Italian occupational surname referring to a wholesale merchant or grocer, derived from the Italian word "grosso," meaning "large" or "bulk."

In the 1881 census there were 16 people recorded with the Grossi surname, ranking it #31,301 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 159, ranked #22,798, up from #31,301 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Cherwell, Lewisham and North Lincolnshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Grossi is 172 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 893.8%.

1881 census count

16

Ranked #31,301

Modern count

159

2016, ranked #22,798

Peak year

2013

172 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Grossi had 16 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #31,301 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 159 in 2016, ranked #22,798.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 21 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Multicultural Inner Suburbs.

Grossi surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Grossi surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Grossi 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
1861 historical 2 #34,135
1881 historical 16 #31,301
1891 historical 9 #33,451
1901 historical 20 #31,803
1911 historical 21 #31,179
1997 modern 99 #27,039
1998 modern 118 #25,041
1999 modern 123 #24,643
2000 modern 128 #24,015
2001 modern 115 #25,222
2002 modern 119 #25,231
2003 modern 125 #24,265
2004 modern 129 #24,019
2005 modern 132 #23,623
2006 modern 139 #23,044
2007 modern 142 #23,025
2008 modern 143 #23,160
2009 modern 145 #23,473
2010 modern 148 #23,697
2011 modern 150 #23,309
2012 modern 162 #22,078
2013 modern 172 #21,575
2014 modern 169 #22,006
2015 modern 167 #22,066
2016 modern 159 #22,798

Geography

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Where Grossis 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 Cherwell, Lewisham, North Lincolnshire, South Angus and Wycombe. 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 Cherwell 004 Cherwell
2 Lewisham 018 Lewisham
3 North Lincolnshire 001 North Lincolnshire
4 South Angus Angus
5 Wycombe 014 Wycombe

Forenames

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First names often paired with Grossi

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Grossi

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

Baseline UK

Group

Multicultural Inner Suburbs

Nationally, the Grossi surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Multicultural Inner Suburbs, within Baseline UK. This does not mean every Grossi household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods house many younger and middle-aged adults with children. All ethnic minorities, apart from those identifying as Pakistani or Bangladeshi, appear to be present in above average proportions. Affiliation to Christian religions is uncommon. Long-term disability rates are low, mirrored in limited provision of unpaid care. Privately rented terrace houses and flats are the norm. Managerial, professional and technical occupations are prevalent, and work is rarely part time. Many individuals have degree level qualifications. These areas form the inner suburbs of many of the UK’s towns and cities.

Wider pattern

This Supergroup exemplifies the broad base to the UK’s social structure, encompassing as it does the average or modal levels of many neighbourhood characteristics, including all housing tenures, a range of levels of educational attainment and religious affiliations, and a variety of pre-retirement age structures. Yet, in combination, these mixes are each distinctive of the parts of the UK. Overall, terraced houses and flats are the most prevalent, as is employment in intermediate or low-skilled occupations. However, this Supergroup is also characterised by above average levels of unemployment and lower levels of use of English as the main language. Many neighbourhoods occur in south London and the UK’s other major urban centres.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Grossi 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

Grossi 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

Grossi falls in decile 9 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.

9
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Grossi

The surname GROSSI originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "grosso," which means "fat" or "large." This name was likely given as a nickname or descriptive name to someone who was large or stout in stature.

The earliest recorded instances of the GROSSI surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Lombardy, and Emilia-Romagna. The name appears in historical documents and records from this time period, such as tax rolls, property deeds, and local censuses.

One of the earliest known bearers of the GROSSI surname was Iacopo Grossi, a wealthy merchant and banker from Florence who lived in the late 13th century. He is mentioned in several Florentine chronicles and documents from that era.

During the Renaissance period, the GROSSI family gained prominence in various Italian cities. Notable individuals include Giovanni Grossi (1435-1508), a renowned architect from Milan who designed several churches and buildings in the city, and Antonio Grossi (1576-1642), a celebrated painter from Ferrara known for his religious and mythological works.

In the 18th century, the GROSSI surname was associated with the noble Grossi family from the city of Treviso, in the Veneto region of northern Italy. This family owned vast estates and held influential positions in the Venetian Republic. One prominent member was Girolamo Grossi (1703-1776), a respected jurist and legal scholar.

Another notable figure was Tommaso Grossi (1790-1853), a celebrated Italian poet, novelist, and playwright from Milan. He is best known for his romantic epic poem "I Lombardi alla prima crociata" (The Lombards at the First Crusade), published in 1826.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Grossi (1820-1894) was an Italian politician and statesman who served as a deputy in the Italian Parliament and held various governmental positions during the unification of Italy.

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1881 census detail

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Grossi families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Grossi 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. Lancashire leads with 15 Grossis recorded in 1881 and an index of 8.10x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 15 8.10x
Lincolnshire 1 4.01x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Liverpool in Lancashire leads with 15 Grossis recorded in 1881 and an index of 133.45x.

Place Total Index
Liverpool 15 133.45x
Rippingdale 1 3333.33x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Maria 2
Annetta 1
Margaret 1
Matilia 1
Rebecca 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Antonio 1
Carmina 1
Cesino 1
Dominico 1
Fillippe 1
John 1
Michele 1
Peetro 1
Spiro 1
Vizenzo 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 Grossi households.

FAQ

Grossi surname: questions and answers

How common was the Grossi surname in 1881?

In 1881, 16 people were recorded with the Grossi surname. That placed it at #31,301 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Grossi surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 159 in 2016. That gives Grossi a modern rank of #22,798.

What does the Grossi surname mean?

An Italian occupational surname referring to a wholesale merchant or grocer, derived from the Italian word "grosso," meaning "large" or "bulk."

What does the Grossi map show?

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