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UK surname

Jannetta

A surname originating from Italy, deriving from the personal name Giannetta, a feminine variation of Giovanni.

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Jannetta surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 163, ranked #22,407, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Caerphilly, Aylesbury Vale and Bradford.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Jannetta is 181 in 1999. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 16200.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

163

2016, ranked #22,407

Peak year

1999

181 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Jannetta had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 163 in 2016, ranked #22,407.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 16 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established but Challenged.

Jannetta surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Jannetta surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Jannetta 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 1 #34,027
1891 historical 5 #33,939
1901 historical 4 #33,876
1911 historical 16 #31,804
1997 modern 152 #20,948
1998 modern 176 #19,584
1999 modern 181 #19,380
2000 modern 172 #19,974
2001 modern 172 #19,696
2002 modern 167 #20,457
2003 modern 167 #20,245
2004 modern 166 #20,441
2005 modern 159 #20,983
2006 modern 157 #21,322
2007 modern 161 #21,201
2008 modern 172 #20,523
2009 modern 165 #21,552
2010 modern 170 #21,560
2011 modern 169 #21,499
2012 modern 159 #22,361
2013 modern 166 #22,075
2014 modern 163 #22,547
2015 modern 161 #22,599
2016 modern 163 #22,407

Geography

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Where Jannettas 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 Caerphilly, Aylesbury Vale, Bradford, Buckie West and Mains of Buckie and Forest of Dean. 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 Caerphilly 006 Caerphilly
2 Aylesbury Vale 014 Aylesbury Vale
3 Bradford 022 Bradford
4 Buckie West and Mains of Buckie Moray
5 Forest of Dean 004 Forest of Dean

Forenames

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First names often paired with Jannetta

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Jannetta

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

Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce

Group

Established but Challenged

Nationally, the Jannetta surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established but Challenged, within Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce. This does not mean every Jannetta household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Many households in these neighbourhoods comprise separated or divorced single parents with dependent children. Residents are typically born in the UK, and these neighbourhoods have relatively few members of ethnic minorities. The prevalence of children, their parents and those at or above normal retirement age, suggests neighbourhood structures may be long-established. Levels of unpaid care are high, and long-term disability is more common than in the Supergroup as a whole. Use of the social rented sector is common, often in terraced houses. Levels of overcrowding are above the Supergroup average. Unemployment is high, while those in work are employed in elementary occupations such as caring, leisure and customer services. Many residents have low level qualifications. Neighbourhood concentrations of this Group are found in the South Wales Valleys, Belfast, Londonderry and the Central Lowlands of Scotland.

Wider pattern

Living in terraced or semi-detached houses, residents of these neighbourhoods typically lack high levels of education and work in elementary or routine service occupations. Unemployment is above average. Residents are predominantly born in the UK, and residents are also predominantly from ethnic minorities. Social (but not private sector) rented sector housing is common. This Supergroup is found throughout the UK’s conurbations and industrial regions but is also an integral part of smaller towns.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles

Group

Inner London Working Professionals

Within London, Jannetta is most associated with areas classed as Inner London Working Professionals, part of Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles. 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 primarily Inner London neighbourhoods are more densely populated than the Supergroup average. Residents have a younger over-all age profile than the Supergroup as a whole, and are less likely to be owner occupiers. Full time employment is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup and multiple car ownership is uncommon. Chinese and non-EU-born European migrants are less in evidence than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

These neighbourhoods house people of all ages, predominantly of White British or European extraction. Resident turnover is low. Religious affiliation is less common than average and tends to be Christian if expressed. Homeownership, typically of terraced houses, is common but use of the social rented sector is not. Employment is typically in professional, managerial and associate professional or technical occupations. There are few full-time students. Level 4 qualifications are common. More households lack dependent children than have them which, considered alongside low levels of crowding and over-all age structure, indicates that many households may be post child-rearing and in late middle age. Incidence of disability is low, as is residence in communal establishments.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Jannetta is most concentrated in decile 3 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy 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.

3
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Jannetta falls in decile 10 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.

10
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Jannetta 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.

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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 Jannetta, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Jannetta

The surname Jannetta is of Italian origin, originating from the region of Liguria in northwestern Italy. It is believed to have derived from the Latin name "Januarius," meaning "of or belonging to Janus," the Roman god of beginnings and transitions.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Jannetta can be traced back to the 12th century, where it appeared in various medieval records and manuscripts from the Ligurian region. The name was often spelled differently, such as "Giannetta" or "Zannetta," reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling during that time.

One notable historical reference to the name Jannetta can be found in the archives of the Republic of Genoa, which ruled over the Ligurian region from the 11th to the 18th century. In these records, several individuals bearing the surname Jannetta are mentioned, suggesting that the name was well-established among the local population.

During the 14th century, a prominent figure named Giovanni Jannetta was recorded as a wealthy merchant and landowner in the city of Genoa. His descendants continued to play a significant role in the economic and political affairs of the region over the next several centuries.

Another notable individual was Antonio Jannetta, a renowned architect who lived in the 16th century. He was responsible for designing several churches and public buildings in Genoa and its surrounding areas, leaving a lasting legacy in the architectural heritage of the region.

In the 17th century, a physician named Giulio Jannetta gained recognition for his contributions to the field of medicine. He authored several treatises on various medical topics, which were widely circulated and studied by scholars of his time.

As the Jannetta family dispersed throughout Italy and beyond, the name appeared in different regions and cities. For instance, in the 18th century, a prominent painter named Pietro Jannetta was active in the city of Naples, where he created numerous works that adorned churches and palaces.

The surname Jannetta is also associated with several place names in the Ligurian region, such as the village of Jannetta in the province of Savona. This further reinforces the deep-rooted connection between the name and the local geography.

While the Jannetta surname is predominantly found in Italy, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration patterns over the centuries. Individuals bearing this surname can be found in various countries, carrying on the rich history and legacy of their Italian ancestors.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Jannetta families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Jannetta 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. Worcestershire leads with 1 Jannettas recorded in 1881 and an index of 79.37x.

County Total Index
Worcestershire 1 79.37x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Worcester St John in Worcestershire leads with 1 Jannettas recorded in 1881 and an index of 5000.00x.

Place Total Index
Worcester St John 1 5000.00x

Top male names

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

Name Count
Fred 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 Jannetta households.

Occupation Count
Boot & Shoe Maker 1

FAQ

Jannetta surname: questions and answers

How common was the Jannetta surname in 1881?

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

How common is the Jannetta surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 163 in 2016. That gives Jannetta a modern rank of #22,407.

What does the Jannetta surname mean?

A surname originating from Italy, deriving from the personal name Giannetta, a feminine variation of Giovanni.

What does the Jannetta map show?

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