UK surname
A surname derived from the root "laz" meaning leper or leper colony.
In the 1881 census there were 113 people recorded with the Lazzell surname, ranking it #18,412 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 3, ranked #38,594, down from #18,412 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Clacton, Great, Witham and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Lazzell is 190 in 1901. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 97.3%.
1881 census count
113
Ranked #18,412
Modern count
3
2016, ranked #38,594
Peak year
1901
190 bearers
Map years
3
1881 to 1901
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Lazzell surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Lazzell surname density by area, 1881 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe 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 | 17 | #30,267 |
| 1861 | historical | 47 | #28,023 |
| 1881 | historical | 113 | #18,412 |
| 1891 | historical | 128 | #20,393 |
| 1901 | historical | 190 | #15,634 |
| 1911 | historical | 75 | #25,322 |
| 1997 | modern | 7 | #37,533 |
| 1998 | modern | 6 | #37,703 |
| 1999 | modern | 5 | #37,872 |
| 2000 | modern | 4 | #38,004 |
| 2001 | modern | 4 | #37,862 |
| 2002 | modern | 4 | #37,921 |
| 2003 | modern | 4 | #37,951 |
| 2004 | modern | 4 | #38,013 |
| 2005 | modern | 4 | #38,078 |
| 2006 | modern | 2 | #38,590 |
| 2007 | modern | 2 | #38,617 |
| 2008 | modern | 3 | #38,396 |
| 2009 | modern | 4 | #38,287 |
| 2010 | modern | 4 | #38,371 |
| 2011 | modern | 4 | #38,338 |
| 2012 | modern | 4 | #38,335 |
| 2013 | modern | 2 | #38,761 |
| 2014 | modern | 2 | #38,791 |
| 2015 | modern | 2 | #38,793 |
| 2016 | modern | 3 | #38,594 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Clacton, Great, Witham, London parishes, Thundersley and Inworth. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clacton, Great | Essex |
| 2 | Witham | Essex |
| 3 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 4 | Thundersley | Essex |
| 5 | Inworth | Essex |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Lazzell surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Lazzell, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Lazzell surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Lazzell household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Lazzell is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Lazzell is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Lazzell, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Lazzell is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Italian word "lazzaro," which refers to a leper or someone afflicted with leprosy. This suggests that the name may have originated as a nickname or descriptive term for someone who had contracted the disease.
In ancient times, leprosy was a highly stigmatized and feared condition, and those afflicted were often ostracized from society and forced to live in isolation. The name Lazzell may have been used to identify individuals or families who had been affected by the disease, either directly or through association with lepers.
The earliest known record of the surname Lazzell dates back to the 13th century in the region of Tuscany, Italy. One of the first recorded instances of the name appears in a legal document from the city of Siena, where a certain Lazzaro di Giacomo is mentioned as a witness to a property transaction in 1267.
Over time, the name spread to other parts of Italy, with variations in spelling such as Lazzelli, Lazzari, and Lazzarini emerging in different regions. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and local pronunciation preferences.
One notable individual with the surname Lazzell was Lazzaro Papi (1655-1717), an Italian painter and architect from the city of Florence. He was known for his work on various churches and palaces in and around Florence, and his artistic contributions helped shape the city's architectural landscape during the Baroque period.
Another prominent figure with the Lazzell surname was Lazzaro Spallanzani (1729-1799), an Italian Catholic priest, biologist, and physiologist. He made significant contributions to the fields of biology and experimental science, particularly in the areas of animal reproduction and the study of microorganisms.
In the 19th century, Giovanni Lazzell (1808-1878) was an Italian sculptor and painter from the city of Turin. He is best known for his sculptures and busts depicting historical figures and religious subjects, many of which can be found in churches and public spaces throughout Italy.
Over the centuries, the Lazzell surname has also spread beyond Italy to other parts of Europe and the world, carried by Italian immigrants and their descendants. While the name may have originated as a reference to leprosy, it has since evolved to become a distinct surname with its own unique history and cultural significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Lazzell surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Essex leads with 76 Lazzells recorded in 1881 and an index of 34.93x.
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Thundersley in Essex leads with 18 Lazzells recorded in 1881 and an index of 9000.00x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Thundersley | 18 | 9000.00x |
| Ingatestone | 8 | 2285.71x |
| Inworth | 8 | 3333.33x |
| Newington | 8 | 19.65x |
| Great Clacton | 7 | 945.95x |
| Tollesbury | 7 | 1296.30x |
| Great Wakering | 6 | 1224.49x |
| Little Coggeshall | 6 | 4285.71x |
| Felstead | 5 | 666.67x |
| Hackney London | 5 | 8.09x |
| Prittlewell | 4 | 132.45x |
| Ipswich St Margaret | 3 | 65.79x |
| Minster In Sheppey | 3 | 48.15x |
| Poplar London | 3 | 14.42x |
| Richmond | 3 | 39.84x |
| Rochford | 3 | 476.19x |
| Clerkenwell London | 2 | 7.69x |
| Cotleigh | 2 | 3333.33x |
| Ipswich St Clement | 2 | 58.65x |
| Lambeth | 2 | 2.08x |
| Bexley | 1 | 30.12x |
| Brighton | 1 | 2.67x |
| Bulmer | 1 | 384.62x |
| Hornchurch | 1 | 93.46x |
| Little Wakering | 1 | 833.33x |
| Portsmouth | 1 | 19.23x |
| St Osyth | 1 | 188.68x |
| Woolwich | 1 | 7.20x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Lazzell surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| Mary | 8 |
| Sarah | 6 |
| Elizabeth | 4 |
| Ada | 2 |
| Annie | 2 |
| Cecilia | 2 |
| Eliza | 2 |
| Emily | 2 |
| Emma | 2 |
| Esther | 2 |
| Louisa | 2 |
| Myra | 2 |
| Alice | 1 |
| Ann | 1 |
| Anne | 1 |
| Betsy | 1 |
| Caroline | 1 |
| Catherine | 1 |
| Cathering | 1 |
| Edith | 1 |
| Ellen | 1 |
| Florence | 1 |
| Hariett | 1 |
| Jessie | 1 |
| Katey | 1 |
| Lizzie | 1 |
| Loranza | 1 |
| Maria | 1 |
| Mariah | 1 |
| Polly | 1 |
| Ruth | 1 |
| S. | 1 |
| Susan | 1 |
| Susanah | 1 |
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Lazzell surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 113 people were recorded with the Lazzell surname. That placed it at #18,412 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 3 in 2016. That gives Lazzell a modern rank of #38,594.
A surname derived from the root "laz" meaning leper or leper colony.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Lazzell bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.