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UK surname

Marchesi

An Italian surname referring to someone from the marches (borderlands) or who was a Marquis (nobleman).

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Marchesi surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 119, ranked #27,704, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Swansea, Wealden and Bournemouth.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Marchesi is 119 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 11800.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

119

2016, ranked #27,704

Peak year

2016

119 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Marchesi had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 119 in 2016, ranked #27,704.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 27 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Marchesi surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Marchesi surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Marchesi 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 3 #34,257
1901 historical 27 #31,057
1911 historical 25 #30,654
1997 modern 78 #29,785
1998 modern 92 #28,680
1999 modern 97 #28,187
2000 modern 105 #27,001
2001 modern 97 #27,823
2002 modern 99 #28,082
2003 modern 95 #28,536
2004 modern 90 #29,481
2005 modern 90 #29,527
2006 modern 89 #30,027
2007 modern 94 #29,650
2008 modern 98 #29,355
2009 modern 98 #29,906
2010 modern 107 #29,153
2011 modern 99 #30,218
2012 modern 110 #28,514
2013 modern 117 #27,838
2014 modern 117 #28,109
2015 modern 118 #27,833
2016 modern 119 #27,704

Geography

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Where Marchesis 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 Swansea, Wealden, Bournemouth, Biggar, Symington, Thankerton and Dolphinton and Wrexham. 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 Swansea 010 Swansea
2 Wealden 008 Wealden
3 Bournemouth 020 Bournemouth
4 Biggar, Symington, Thankerton and Dolphinton South Lanarkshire
5 Wrexham 011 Wrexham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Marchesi

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Marchesi

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

Marchesi 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

Marchesi 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 Marchesi 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 Marchesi, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Marchesi

The surname Marchesi is of Italian origin, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "marchese," which means "marquis" or "marquess," a noble title that originated in the Carolingian Empire and was used throughout Italy.

The name likely emerged as a descriptive surname, referring to individuals who held the rank of marquis or were associated with a marquis in some capacity. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical documents from northern and central Italy, particularly in regions like Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, and Tuscany.

One of the earliest known references to the surname Marchesi appears in a 13th-century manuscript from the city of Mantua, where the name is mentioned in connection with a prominent noble family. Another early record dates back to the 14th century in Ferrara, where a certain Galeazzo Marchesi is documented as a notable figure in the city's political and cultural life.

The name Marchesi has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. In the 15th century, Francesco Marchesi (1450-1518) was a renowned painter and architect from Bologna, known for his frescoes and architectural designs in various churches and palaces. A century later, Girolamo Marchesi (1589-1673) was a celebrated composer and musician who served as the maestro di cappella at the Basilica of San Marco in Venice.

In the 18th century, Bartolomeo Marchesi (1721-1800) was a prominent Italian agronomist and writer, known for his works on agriculture and rural economy. His treatises on viticulture and olive cultivation were highly influential in their time.

The 19th century saw the rise of the celebrated Italian soprano Mathilde Marchesi (1821-1913), who was widely regarded as one of the greatest voice teachers of her era. She trained numerous renowned opera singers, including Emma Calvé and Nellie Melba, and her teaching methods had a lasting impact on vocal pedagogy.

In more recent times, the name Marchesi has continued to be associated with notable figures in various fields. Aldo Marchesi (1924-2014) was an Italian football player and manager who played for several Serie A clubs and served as the head coach of the Italian national team in the 1970s.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Marchesi families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Marchesi 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 Marchesis 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. Tottenham in Middlesex leads with 1 Marchesis recorded in 1881 and an index of 666.67x.

Place Total Index
Tottenham 1 666.67x

Top male names

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

Name Count
Jose 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 Marchesi households.

Occupation Count
Scholar 1

FAQ

Marchesi surname: questions and answers

How common was the Marchesi surname in 1881?

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

How common is the Marchesi surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 119 in 2016. That gives Marchesi a modern rank of #27,704.

What does the Marchesi surname mean?

An Italian surname referring to someone from the marches (borderlands) or who was a Marquis (nobleman).

What does the Marchesi map show?

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