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UK surname

Maestri

An Italian surname derived from the word "maestro," meaning teacher or master.

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Maestri surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 106, ranked #29,927, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include South Ribble, Bristol and Islington.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Maestri is 106 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 10500.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

106

2016, ranked #29,927

Peak year

2014

106 bearers

Map years

2

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Maestri had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 106 in 2016, ranked #29,927.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 9 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Maestri surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Maestri surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Maestri 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
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1901 historical 3 #34,063
1911 historical 9 #32,754
1997 modern 94 #27,781
1998 modern 103 #27,141
1999 modern 98 #28,050
2000 modern 98 #27,988
2001 modern 97 #27,823
2002 modern 95 #28,666
2003 modern 98 #28,046
2004 modern 90 #29,481
2005 modern 90 #29,527
2006 modern 89 #30,027
2007 modern 97 #29,156
2008 modern 98 #29,355
2009 modern 97 #30,076
2010 modern 101 #30,078
2011 modern 101 #29,938
2012 modern 100 #30,258
2013 modern 100 #30,773
2014 modern 106 #30,030
2015 modern 105 #30,092
2016 modern 106 #29,927

Geography

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Where Maestris 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 South Ribble, Bristol, Islington, Greenock Town Centre and East Central and Merton. 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 South Ribble 007 South Ribble
2 Bristol 009 Bristol, City of
3 Islington 020 Islington
4 Greenock Town Centre and East Central Inverclyde
5 Merton 021 Merton

Forenames

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First names often paired with Maestri

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Maestri

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

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Maestri surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Maestri 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 never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

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

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

London Fringe

Within London, Maestri is most associated with areas classed as London Fringe, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. 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

Predominantly located in neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Greater London, residents of these neighbourhoods typically have their highest qualifications below degree (Level 4) level, with those still in work engaged in skilled trades and occupations in distribution, hotels and restaurants. There is low ethnic diversity in these neighbourhoods and high levels of Christian religious affiliation. Detached or terraced houses predominate, often with spare rooms.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Maestri 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.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Maestri falls in decile 9 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.

9
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Maestri 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
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Maestri

The surname Maestri has its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "maestro," which means "master" or "teacher." The name likely emerged as an occupational surname, given to individuals who worked as teachers, instructors, or masters of a particular craft or skill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Maestri can be found in the historical records of Genoa, a city in northern Italy, during the 13th century. The name was also prevalent in other regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Lombardy, and Piedmont.

In the 14th century, the Maestri family played a significant role in the cultural and artistic life of Florence. Niccolò Maestri (1324-1390), a renowned painter and sculptor, was commissioned to create works for several churches and noble families in the city. His son, Domenico Maestri (1355-1428), followed in his footsteps and became a celebrated artist in his own right.

During the Renaissance period, the Maestri surname gained further prominence with the rise of humanist scholars and intellectuals. Pietro Maestri (1460-1525), a renowned philosopher and humanist, taught at the University of Bologna and authored several influential works on logic and philosophy.

In the 17th century, the Maestri family established itself in Brescia, a city in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. Giovanni Battista Maestri (1622-1688) was a renowned physician and anatomist who made significant contributions to the field of medicine. His son, Bartolomeo Maestri (1655-1726), followed in his footsteps and became a respected physician and professor at the University of Padua.

Another notable figure with the surname Maestri was Vincenzo Maestri (1740-1813), an Italian composer and violinist. He was born in Bologna and composed several operas and instrumental works that were widely performed throughout Europe during his lifetime.

Over the centuries, the surname Maestri has spread beyond Italy and can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in regions with significant Italian diaspora communities.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Maestri families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Maestri 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 1 Maestris recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.37x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 1 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. Charterhouse London in Middlesex leads with 1 Maestris recorded in 1881 and an index of 0.00x.

Place Total Index
Charterhouse London 1 0.00x

Top male names

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

Name Count
Pietro 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Maestri households.

Occupation Count
Asphalter 1

FAQ

Maestri surname: questions and answers

How common was the Maestri surname in 1881?

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

How common is the Maestri surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 106 in 2016. That gives Maestri a modern rank of #29,927.

What does the Maestri surname mean?

An Italian surname derived from the word "maestro," meaning teacher or master.

What does the Maestri map show?

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