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UK surname

Lazzari

A surname of Italian origin meaning "Lazarus" or "beggar".

In the 1881 census there were 25 people recorded with the Lazzari surname, ranking it #30,077 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 154, ranked #23,293, up from #30,077 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Galashiels North, Northumberland and North Tyneside.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Lazzari is 154 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 516.0%.

1881 census count

25

Ranked #30,077

Modern count

154

2016, ranked #23,293

Peak year

2016

154 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Lazzari had 25 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #30,077 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 154 in 2016, ranked #23,293.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 55 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Lazzari surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Lazzari surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Lazzari 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 2 #33,133
1861 historical 8 #32,887
1881 historical 25 #30,077
1891 historical 21 #32,526
1901 historical 40 #29,678
1911 historical 55 #27,313
1997 modern 127 #23,352
1998 modern 128 #23,828
1999 modern 134 #23,378
2000 modern 129 #23,901
2001 modern 132 #23,230
2002 modern 139 #22,991
2003 modern 139 #22,734
2004 modern 135 #23,326
2005 modern 134 #23,406
2006 modern 139 #23,044
2007 modern 139 #23,377
2008 modern 144 #23,037
2009 modern 150 #22,937
2010 modern 150 #23,482
2011 modern 137 #24,716
2012 modern 143 #24,019
2013 modern 152 #23,438
2014 modern 153 #23,537
2015 modern 149 #23,817
2016 modern 154 #23,293

Geography

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Where Lazzaris 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 Galashiels North, Northumberland and North Tyneside. 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 Galashiels North Scottish Borders
2 Northumberland 037 Northumberland
3 Northumberland 035 Northumberland
4 North Tyneside 014 North Tyneside
5 Northumberland 029 Northumberland

Forenames

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First names often paired with Lazzari

These lists show first names that appear often with the Lazzari 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 Lazzari

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

Ageing Communities

Nationally, the Lazzari surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ageing Communities, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Lazzari 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 residents are of normal retirement age or above and live in communal establishments, and there are few dependent children. The dominant property type is a mix of retirement flats and detached houses. Those in work are likely to be employed in managerial and professional occupations, and many residents are educated to degree level. Levels of owner occupation are high, but the private rental sector is also present. Rural locations predominate.

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

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Lazzari 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

Lazzari 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

Lazzari falls in decile 5 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.

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Lazzari

The surname Lazzari is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is derived from the personal name Lazzaro, the Italian form of the biblical name Lazarus. This personal name was particularly popular during the Middle Ages due to the influence of the biblical story of Lazarus being raised from the dead by Jesus Christ.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Lazzari can be found in various Italian regions, including Tuscany, Lombardy, and Veneto. In some cases, the name may have originated as a descriptive nickname referring to someone who exhibited qualities associated with Lazarus, such as perseverance or resilience.

Historical records from the 13th and 14th centuries mention individuals bearing the name Lazzari. For example, in 1290, a document from the city of Siena mentions a certain Guido Lazzari, a merchant involved in the local textile trade. Similarly, in 1337, a record from the Venetian archives refers to a Nicolò Lazzari, a nobleman and landowner from the city of Treviso.

Over the centuries, the Lazzari surname has been borne by numerous notable individuals. One of the earliest was Vincenzo Lazzari (1450-1521), a renowned Italian Renaissance architect and sculptor who worked on various projects in Rome and other Italian cities.

Another prominent figure was Giovanni Andrea Lazzari (1624-1694), an Italian Baroque painter and engraver from the city of Piacenza. His works can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.

In the 19th century, Constantino Lazzari (1857-1927) was an Italian politician and journalist who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in the campaign for workers' rights and social reforms.

More recently, Pier Giorgio Lazzari (1916-1996) was an Italian historian and writer who specialized in the study of medieval Italian history and authored numerous books and scholarly works on the subject.

It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as Lazzaro, Lazzarin, and Lazzarini, have also been used throughout history, often reflecting regional or local variations in the name's pronunciation and orthography.

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1881 census detail

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Lazzari families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Lazzari 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. Northumberland leads with 17 Lazzaris recorded in 1881 and an index of 46.90x.

County Total Index
Northumberland 17 46.90x
Middlesex 4 1.64x
Cheshire 2 3.72x
Glamorgan 1 2.36x
Kent 1 1.20x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Westgate in Northumberland leads with 17 Lazzaris recorded in 1881 and an index of 758.93x.

Place Total Index
Westgate 17 758.93x
St George In East London 2 87.34x
Stockport 2 72.20x
Sevenoaks 1 149.25x
St Andrew Holborn London 1 95.24x
St Martin In Fields 1 68.49x
Swansea Town 1 28.74x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Elizabeth 2
Alice 1
Mary 1
Roas 1
Rosanna 1
Sarah 1
Victoria 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
James 4
Joseph 3
Arthur 1
Attilio 1
Charles 1
Frederick 1
Gevcomo 1
Giovania 1
Ignatius 1
John 1
Parbosclio 1
Paul 1

FAQ

Lazzari surname: questions and answers

How common was the Lazzari surname in 1881?

In 1881, 25 people were recorded with the Lazzari surname. That placed it at #30,077 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Lazzari surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 154 in 2016. That gives Lazzari a modern rank of #23,293.

What does the Lazzari surname mean?

A surname of Italian origin meaning "Lazarus" or "beggar".

What does the Lazzari map show?

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