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UK surname

Marandola

An Italian surname likely derived from a place name in Lombardy, Italy.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Buckie Central East, Buckie West and Mains of Buckie and Shropshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Marandola is 109 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

109

2016, ranked #29,402

Peak year

2016

109 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 109 in 2016, ranked #29,402.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 14 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Suburban Professionals.

Marandola surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Marandola surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Marandola 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
1911 historical 14 #32,045
1997 modern 81 #29,436
1998 modern 88 #29,131
1999 modern 94 #28,593
2000 modern 87 #29,377
2001 modern 92 #28,528
2002 modern 93 #28,920
2003 modern 98 #28,046
2004 modern 100 #27,964
2005 modern 97 #28,485
2006 modern 97 #28,793
2007 modern 96 #29,339
2008 modern 103 #28,519
2009 modern 101 #29,445
2010 modern 107 #29,153
2011 modern 108 #28,811
2012 modern 107 #29,017
2013 modern 106 #29,740
2014 modern 107 #29,827
2015 modern 108 #29,512
2016 modern 109 #29,402

Geography

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Where Marandolas 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 Buckie Central East, Buckie West and Mains of Buckie, Shropshire, Wolverhampton and South Staffordshire. 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 Buckie Central East Moray
2 Buckie West and Mains of Buckie Moray
3 Shropshire 028 Shropshire
4 Wolverhampton 013 Wolverhampton
5 South Staffordshire 010 South Staffordshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Marandola

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

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

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Marandola is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction 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

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

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

Marandola is most concentrated in decile 1 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy 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

Marandola 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 Marandola 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Marandola

The surname Marandola is of Italian origin, originating from the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy during the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word 'marandus', meaning 'cultivator' or 'farmer'. This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have been landowners or worked in agriculture.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Marandola can be found in the archives of the town of Parma, dating back to the year 1287. A certain Guido Marandola is mentioned as a landowner in the region. The name also appears in various legal documents and property records from the same period, indicating it was a well-established surname in the area.

In the 15th century, the name Marandola began to appear in other regions of Italy, particularly in the cities of Florence and Bologna. This may have been due to migration or the expansion of trade routes, as these were major centers of commerce and culture during the Renaissance period.

During the 16th century, a notable individual bearing the name Marandola was Giovanni Battista Marandola, a renowned architect from Parma. He is credited with designing several churches and buildings in his hometown, including the Church of San Rocco and the Palazzo del Governatore.

In the 17th century, the Marandola family produced several scholars and academics. One such figure was Antonio Marandola (1590-1657), a professor of philosophy at the University of Bologna. His writings on metaphysics and natural philosophy were highly regarded during his time.

Another notable bearer of the name was Giulio Marandola (1610-1682), a painter from the city of Ferrara. His works, primarily religious paintings and frescoes, can still be found in various churches and galleries throughout northern Italy.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure with the surname Marandola was Carlo Marandola (1828-1901), an Italian politician and statesman. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in the unification movement of Italy.

While the surname Marandola is not as widespread as some other Italian surnames, it has persisted throughout the centuries and can be found in various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern areas around Parma and Emilia-Romagna.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Marandola surname: questions and answers

How common is the Marandola surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 109 in 2016. That gives Marandola a modern rank of #29,402.

What does the Marandola surname mean?

An Italian surname likely derived from a place name in Lombardy, Italy.

What does the Marandola map show?

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