UK surname

Kastrati

An Albanian surname referring to someone who was a castrato or a eunuch singer.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Barnet, Barking and Dagenham and Wandsworth.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Kastrati is 196 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

196

2016, ranked #19,848

Peak year

2016

196 bearers

Map years

2016 to 2016

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 196 in 2016, ranked #19,848.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Map

Kastrati surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Kastrati surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Kastrati 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
1997	modern	5	#37,891
1998	modern	11	#36,908
1999	modern	12	#36,806
2000	modern	16	#36,316
2001	modern	16	#36,160
2002	modern	24	#35,520
2003	modern	32	#34,862
2004	modern	47	#33,819
2005	modern	56	#33,264
2006	modern	75	#31,733
2007	modern	96	#29,339
2008	modern	106	#28,016
2009	modern	115	#27,207
2010	modern	134	#25,263
2011	modern	134	#25,050
2012	modern	145	#23,780
2013	modern	164	#22,236
2014	modern	175	#21,477
2015	modern	185	#20,641
2016	modern	196	#19,848

Geography

Where Kastratis 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 Barnet, Barking and Dagenham, Wandsworth and Bristol. 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	Barnet 004	Barnet
2	Barking and Dagenham 007	Barking and Dagenham
3	Wandsworth 023	Wandsworth
4	Barnet 014	Barnet
5	Bristol 036	Bristol, City of

Forenames

First names often paired with Kastrati

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Avni Paula Griselda Fatos Sharon Amy Liljana Georgia Clare Helen

Recent male names

Fadil Arben Arber Naim Agron Ismail Bekim Ilir Clirim Franco

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Kastrati

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

Ethnically Diverse Young Families

Nationally, the Kastrati surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Kastrati 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 younger parents born overseas (particularly in Africa or EU countries) with children aged 0-4. Individuals identifying as of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities are also common. English may not be the primary language spoken. Accommodation consists principally of flats, and many properties are socially rented and/or overcrowded. Students are also present, unemployment is common, and other adults tend to work in low skilled jobs.

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

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Kastrati is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. 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

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Kastrati 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Kastrati falls in decile 2 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Kastrati is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

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

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate: White - Other

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

Origin

Meaning and origin of Kastrati

The surname Kastrati is of Albanian origin, with its roots traced back to the 15th century during the Ottoman Empire's rule over the Balkans. It is believed to have derived from the Albanian word "kastrioti," which means "the one from the castle" or "the one from the fortress."

The name is closely associated with the legendary Albanian national hero, Gjergj Kastrioti, better known as Skanderbeg. He was a prominent military commander who led a rebellion against the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century, successfully defending parts of Albania from Ottoman conquest for over two decades.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Kastrati can be found in ecclesiastical records and various historical documents from the 16th and 17th centuries in regions that are now part of modern-day Albania, Kosovo, and North Macedonia. It is likely that the name was initially associated with individuals who lived in or near fortified settlements or castles.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname Kastrati was Leka Kastrati, a Catholic priest and scholar who lived in the late 16th century. He was renowned for his contributions to the preservation of Albanian language and culture during the Ottoman period.

In the 18th century, Pjetër Kastrati, a prominent Albanian writer and scholar, played a significant role in the development of Albanian literature and education. He published several works, including a dictionary and a grammar book, which helped standardize the Albanian language.

During the 19th century, the Kastrati surname gained prominence through the figure of Mihal Kastrati, an Albanian patriot and military commander who fought against Ottoman rule. He led several uprisings and played a crucial role in the Albanian National Awakening movement.

Another notable bearer of the surname was Vaso Pasha Kastrati, an Albanian military leader and governor who lived in the late 19th century. He served as the governor of the Sanjak of Prizren, a historical region spanning parts of modern-day Kosovo and Albania, and played a vital role in the struggles against Ottoman rule.

In the early 20th century, Kazazi Kastrati, an Albanian politician and diplomat, made significant contributions to the establishment of the independent state of Albania. He served as the first Prime Minister of Albania after the country gained independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1912.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Kastrati surname: questions and answers

How common is the Kastrati surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 196 in 2016. That gives Kastrati a modern rank of #19,848.

What does the Kastrati surname mean?

An Albanian surname referring to someone who was a castrato or a eunuch singer.

What does the Kastrati map show?

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