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UK surname

Lalli

A surname of Indian origin meaning "mistress" or "beloved".

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Lalli surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 426, ranked #11,279, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Hounslow, Derby and Gravesham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Lalli is 441 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 42500.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

426

2016, ranked #11,279

Peak year

2013

441 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Lalli had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 426 in 2016, ranked #11,279.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 5 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Suburban Professionals.

Lalli surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Lalli surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Lalli 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 5 #33,418
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1997 modern 279 #14,175
1998 modern 294 #14,060
1999 modern 310 #13,672
2000 modern 318 #13,415
2001 modern 320 #13,143
2002 modern 349 #12,652
2003 modern 360 #12,152
2004 modern 370 #11,936
2005 modern 377 #11,714
2006 modern 396 #11,338
2007 modern 408 #11,203
2008 modern 410 #11,245
2009 modern 415 #11,386
2010 modern 439 #11,121
2011 modern 430 #11,178
2012 modern 421 #11,245
2013 modern 441 #11,016
2014 modern 429 #11,347
2015 modern 420 #11,458
2016 modern 426 #11,279

Geography

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Where Lallis 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 Hounslow, Derby, Gravesham and Leicester. 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 Hounslow 021 Hounslow
2 Derby 020 Derby
3 Gravesham 003 Gravesham
4 Derby 021 Derby
5 Leicester 025 Leicester

Forenames

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First names often paired with Lalli

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Lalli

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

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Suburban Professionals

Nationally, the Lalli surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Suburban Professionals, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Lalli household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Employment in this Group is typically in managerial and professional occupations, and education to degree level is common. Residents are typically of working age, many of whom identify with an Indian ethnicity. Households are unlikely to be of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities, and English is not the main language used in some households. This Group is found on the outskirts of most conurbations as well as in the suburbs of some free-standing towns.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Young Asian Family Terraces

Within London, Lalli is most associated with areas classed as Young Asian Family Terraces, part of Suburban Asian Communities. 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 households with dependent children typically live in terraced housing and are of (non-Chinese) Asian extraction. Individuals with Bangladeshi origins are particularly in evidence. Employment is often in elementary occupations or as process, plant or machine operatives, and part-time work is common. Students are much in evidence.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Lalli is most concentrated in decile 9 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.

9
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Lalli falls in decile 4 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.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Lalli 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.

8
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Asian - Indian

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

Meaning and origin of Lalli

The surname LALLI originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "lallus," which means "lisping" or "stammering." This name was likely given as a nickname to someone who had a speech impediment or difficulty pronouncing certain words.

LALLI is predominantly found in central and southern Italy, particularly in regions such as Lazio, Abruzzo, and Campania. It is also prevalent in some parts of Sicily. The earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced back to the 13th and 14th centuries in various historical documents and records.

One of the earliest known references to the LALLI surname is found in the "Codice Diplomatico Barese," a collection of medieval documents from the city of Bari, dating back to the 12th century. The name appears in several records, suggesting its presence in the region during that time.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the LALLI surname was Giovanni Battista Lalli, a Renaissance painter from Norcia, Umbria. He was active in the early 1500s and is known for his works in churches and monasteries throughout Umbria and Lazio.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Antonio Lalli, an Italian composer and organist who lived between 1590 and 1640. He was a renowned musician and served as the maestro di cappella (chapel master) at several important churches in Rome, including the Basilica of St. John Lateran.

During the 18th century, Giuseppe Lalli (1700-1768) was a Italian painter and engraver from Bologna. He is best known for his etchings and engravings, many of which depicted scenes from classical mythology and history.

In the 19th century, Giacomo Lalli (1825-1900) was an Italian politician and journalist from Siena. He was a member of the Italian Parliament and played a significant role in the Risorgimento, the movement that led to the unification of Italy.

The LALLI surname has also been associated with various place names and locations throughout Italy. For example, there is a village called Lalli in the province of Avellino, Campania, which may have contributed to the spread and popularity of this surname in that region.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Lalli families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Lalli 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. Glamorgan leads with 1 Lallis recorded in 1881 and an index of 59.52x.

County Total Index
Glamorgan 1 59.52x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Cardiff St Mary in Glamorgan leads with 1 Lallis recorded in 1881 and an index of 1111.11x.

Place Total Index
Cardiff St Mary 1 1111.11x

Top male names

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

Name Count
Murchant 1

FAQ

Lalli surname: questions and answers

How common was the Lalli surname in 1881?

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

How common is the Lalli surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 426 in 2016. That gives Lalli a modern rank of #11,279.

What does the Lalli surname mean?

A surname of Indian origin meaning "mistress" or "beloved".

What does the Lalli map show?

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