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UK surname

Magri

An Italian surname meaning "thin" or "slender".

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Magri surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 142, ranked #24,625, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Portsmouth, Redbridge and Hastings.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Magri is 142 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 14100.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

142

2016, ranked #24,625

Peak year

2016

142 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Magri had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 142 in 2016, ranked #24,625.
  • 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.

Magri surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Magri surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Magri 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 1 #33,412
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1901 historical 8 #33,289
1911 historical 9 #32,754
1997 modern 114 #24,967
1998 modern 113 #25,731
1999 modern 117 #25,362
2000 modern 121 #24,824
2001 modern 118 #24,832
2002 modern 113 #26,024
2003 modern 110 #26,220
2004 modern 117 #25,448
2005 modern 125 #24,398
2006 modern 124 #24,750
2007 modern 125 #24,987
2008 modern 126 #25,131
2009 modern 132 #24,929
2010 modern 132 #25,519
2011 modern 128 #25,793
2012 modern 127 #25,992
2013 modern 129 #26,211
2014 modern 136 #25,452
2015 modern 138 #25,103
2016 modern 142 #24,625

Geography

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Where Magris 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 Portsmouth, Redbridge, Hastings, Epping Forest and Islington. 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 Portsmouth 012 Portsmouth
2 Redbridge 031 Redbridge
3 Hastings 006 Hastings
4 Epping Forest 003 Epping Forest
5 Islington 011 Islington

Forenames

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First names often paired with Magri

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Magri

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Magri, 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 Magri surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Magri 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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Magri 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

Magri 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

Magri falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Magri

The surname MAGRI is of Italian origin, originating from the region of Liguria in northwestern Italy, likely during the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "macer," meaning "thin" or "lean," suggesting it may have been a descriptive nickname for someone of a slender build.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MAGRI can be found in the Codice Diplomatico della Repubblica di Genova, a collection of historical documents from the Republic of Genoa, dating back to the 13th century. This suggests the name had already established itself in the Ligurian region by that time.

In the 14th century, records show a Guglielmo MAGRI, a Genoese merchant and ship-owner, who was involved in trade with the Byzantine Empire and the Levant. His name appears in various commercial contracts and correspondence from that era.

During the Renaissance, the MAGRI family gained prominence in the city of Genoa. Niccolò MAGRI (1492-1564) was a renowned painter and sculptor, known for his works in the Basilica of Santa Maria delle Vigne in Genoa.

In the 17th century, Gian Battista MAGRI (1619-1679) was a Franciscan friar and theologian from Genoa, who authored several influential works on religious philosophy and mysticism.

The name also spread to other parts of Italy, including Sicily, where Giuseppe MAGRI (1770-1853) was a notable mathematician and professor at the University of Palermo, known for his contributions to the study of differential equations.

Across the centuries, the MAGRI surname has been associated with various notable individuals, including Cesare MAGRI (1827-1891), an Italian playwright and librettist, and Gian Domenico MAGRI (1926-2022), a renowned Italian singer and actor.

While the name MAGRI has its roots in the Ligurian region of Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the country and the world, reflecting the migration patterns of Italians over time.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Magri families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Magri 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. Royal Navy leads with 2 Magris recorded in 1881 and an index of 571.43x.

County Total Index
Royal Navy 2 571.43x
Middlesex 1 3.42x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Royal Navy in Royal Navy leads with 2 Magris recorded in 1881 and an index of 666.67x.

Place Total Index
Royal Navy 2 666.67x
St Anne Soho London 1 588.24x

Top male names

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

Name Count
Guilio 1
Lewis 1
Tangredi 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 Magri households.

FAQ

Magri surname: questions and answers

How common was the Magri surname in 1881?

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

How common is the Magri surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 142 in 2016. That gives Magri a modern rank of #24,625.

What does the Magri surname mean?

An Italian surname meaning "thin" or "slender".

What does the Magri map show?

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