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UK surname

Lepore

An Italian occupational surname referring to a hare hunter or seller of hare meat.

In the 1881 census there were 2 people recorded with the Lepore surname, ranking it #33,721 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 104, ranked #30,317, up from #33,721 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Bedford, Epsom and Ewell and Cardiff.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Lepore is 104 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 5100.0%.

1881 census count

2

Ranked #33,721

Modern count

104

2016, ranked #30,317

Peak year

2014

104 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Lepore had 2 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,721 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 104 in 2016, ranked #30,317.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 16 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Suburban Professionals.

Lepore surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Lepore surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Lepore 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 16 #31,832
1881 historical 2 #33,721
1891 historical 7 #33,665
1901 historical 3 #34,063
1911 historical 1 #34,332
1997 modern 85 #28,988
1998 modern 90 #28,920
1999 modern 96 #28,326
2000 modern 87 #29,377
2001 modern 86 #29,281
2002 modern 91 #29,181
2003 modern 89 #29,380
2004 modern 91 #29,345
2005 modern 92 #29,271
2006 modern 93 #29,411
2007 modern 91 #30,061
2008 modern 92 #30,286
2009 modern 91 #30,944
2010 modern 94 #31,111
2011 modern 93 #31,169
2012 modern 100 #30,258
2013 modern 101 #30,591
2014 modern 104 #30,365
2015 modern 99 #31,168
2016 modern 104 #30,317

Geography

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Where Lepores 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 Bedford, Epsom and Ewell, Cardiff and Barnet. 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 Bedford 009 Bedford
2 Epsom and Ewell 009 Epsom and Ewell
3 Cardiff 026 Cardiff
4 Barnet 041 Barnet
5 Bedford 007 Bedford

Forenames

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First names often paired with Lepore

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Lepore

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Lepore, 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 Lepore surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Suburban Professionals, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Lepore 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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Lepore 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

Lepore 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

Lepore 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Lepore 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Lepore

The surname Lepore originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Basilicata, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "lepor," which means charm or grace. This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon someone who was considered charming or graceful.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Lepore can be found in the Catalogo dei Feudi e dei Feudatari delle Provincie Napoletane published in 1763, which lists several families with this surname in the Kingdom of Naples.

In the 15th century, the Lepore family was prominent in the town of Eboli, in the province of Salerno. Records show that a certain Antonello Lepore was a nobleman and landowner in the area during this time.

Another notable bearer of the surname was Pietro Antonio Lepore, a 17th-century painter and architect from Naples. He is credited with designing several churches and palaces in the city, including the Chiesa di Santa Maria della Sanità.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Lepore (1834-1898) was a renowned Italian painter and art educator. He taught at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Napoli and is known for his historical and genre paintings.

The name Lepore has also been associated with the town of Lepore, a small village in the province of Potenza, Basilicata. It's possible that some families adopted the surname based on their place of origin.

Other notable individuals with the surname Lepore include Domenico Lepore (1888-1952), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies, and Antonio Lepore (1922-1994), a prominent Italian trade unionist and politician.

Throughout history, the Lepore surname has undergone various spelling variations, such as Lepori, Lipori, and Lipore, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic influences of different areas in Italy.

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1881 census detail

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Lepore families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Lepore 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. Middlesex leads with 2 Lepores recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.37x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 2 10.37x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Kensington London in Middlesex leads with 2 Lepores recorded in 1881 and an index of 186.92x.

Place Total Index
Kensington London 2 186.92x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Elizabeth 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Henry 1

FAQ

Lepore surname: questions and answers

How common was the Lepore surname in 1881?

In 1881, 2 people were recorded with the Lepore surname. That placed it at #33,721 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Lepore surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 104 in 2016. That gives Lepore a modern rank of #30,317.

What does the Lepore surname mean?

An Italian occupational surname referring to a hare hunter or seller of hare meat.

What does the Lepore map show?

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