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UK surname

Marchetti

An Italian occupational surname referring to someone who operated a market or traded goods.

In the 1881 census there were 3 people recorded with the Marchetti surname, ranking it #33,498 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 218, ranked #18,481, up from #33,498 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Westminster, Cherwell and Beith East and Rural.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Marchetti is 232 in 2011. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 7166.7%.

1881 census count

3

Ranked #33,498

Modern count

218

2016, ranked #18,481

Peak year

2011

232 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Marchetti had 3 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,498 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 218 in 2016, ranked #18,481.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 39 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Marchetti surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Marchetti surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Marchetti 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 5 #32,456
1861 historical 3 #33,861
1881 historical 3 #33,498
1891 historical 27 #32,115
1901 historical 38 #29,914
1911 historical 39 #29,025
1997 modern 160 #20,259
1998 modern 189 #18,737
1999 modern 197 #18,400
2000 modern 187 #18,990
2001 modern 189 #18,590
2002 modern 200 #18,294
2003 modern 188 #18,810
2004 modern 190 #18,792
2005 modern 181 #19,334
2006 modern 183 #19,326
2007 modern 203 #18,303
2008 modern 206 #18,300
2009 modern 213 #18,284
2010 modern 229 #17,805
2011 modern 232 #17,481
2012 modern 225 #17,733
2013 modern 215 #18,598
2014 modern 216 #18,705
2015 modern 218 #18,478
2016 modern 218 #18,481

Geography

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Where Marchettis 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 Westminster, Cherwell, Beith East and Rural, Gateshead and Southend-on-Sea. 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 Westminster 012 Westminster
2 Cherwell 016 Cherwell
3 Beith East and Rural North Ayrshire
4 Gateshead 002 Gateshead
5 Southend-on-Sea 011 Southend-on-Sea

Forenames

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First names often paired with Marchetti

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Marchetti

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

Central Connected Professionals and Managers

Group

Senior Professionals

Within London, Marchetti is most associated with areas classed as Senior Professionals, part of Central Connected Professionals and Managers. 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 very central neighbourhoods house residents whose ages are more skewed towards older age cohorts than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Few households have young children. Rates of illness are low. Indian ethnicity is rare compared to the Supergroup mean. Property under occupation is more common, despite the centrality of neighbourhoods, and more residents live in communal establishments than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Adult residents of these neighbourhoods are typically aged 25 to 44, working full-time in professional, managerial or associate professional occupations. There are few families with dependent children. The predominantly Inner London neighbourhoods have an international character, including many residents born elsewhere in Europe alongside high numbers of individuals identifying as of Chinese ethnicity. Many individuals are never married, childless and/or living alone. Above average numbers of individuals, likely to be full-time students, live in communal establishments. Elsewhere, privately rented flats are the dominant housing type. Residents of these areas are well-qualified, with a significant number holding Level 4 or above qualifications. There is a correspondingly high level of individuals employed full-time in professional, managerial and associated professional or technical occupations. Employing industries are financial, real estate, professional, administration, and, to a lesser degree, transport and communications. Unemployment is uncommon.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Marchetti 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

Marchetti 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Marchetti

The surname Marchetti originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It derived from the Italian word "marca," which meant a frontier or border region. The name likely referred to someone who lived in a border area or was a border guard.

The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 13th century in various regions of Italy, such as Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna, and Lombardy. Some variations in spelling included Marchetto, Marchetti, and Marchettini.

In the 14th century, a notable figure with this surname was Andrea Marchetti, a Florentine merchant and banker who lived from 1320 to 1388. He was influential in the city's financial affairs and known for his involvement in the construction of the Cathedral of Florence.

Another historical figure was Giovanni Marchetti, an Italian painter from the Renaissance period who lived from 1453 to 1509. He was known for his religious works and frescoes in churches throughout Tuscany and Umbria.

During the 16th century, Virgilio Marchetti was a prominent Italian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics. He was born in 1554 and lived until 1629.

In the 18th century, Giambattista Marchetti was an Italian playwright and librettist who lived from 1686 to 1752. He wrote numerous operas and is known for his collaboration with composers such as Antonio Vivaldi.

Another notable figure was Alessandro Marchetti, an Italian physicist and inventor who lived from 1884 to 1938. He is credited with developing the first practical water heater and is considered a pioneer in the field of thermodynamics.

The surname Marchetti has been carried by many individuals throughout history, spanning various professions and regions of Italy. While its origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages, the name has continued to be prominent across generations.

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1881 census detail

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Marchetti families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Marchetti 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. Fife leads with 1 Marchettis recorded in 1881 and an index of 57.80x.

County Total Index
Fife 1 57.80x
Middlesex 1 3.42x
Surrey 1 7.03x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Abbotshall in Fife leads with 1 Marchettis recorded in 1881 and an index of 1666.67x.

Place Total Index
Abbotshall 1 1666.67x
Dorking 1 1000.00x
St Andrew Holborn 1 1000.00x

Top male names

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

Name Count
Forenzo 1
Pieho 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 Marchetti households.

FAQ

Marchetti surname: questions and answers

How common was the Marchetti surname in 1881?

In 1881, 3 people were recorded with the Marchetti surname. That placed it at #33,498 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Marchetti surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 218 in 2016. That gives Marchetti a modern rank of #18,481.

What does the Marchetti surname mean?

An Italian occupational surname referring to someone who operated a market or traded goods.

What does the Marchetti map show?

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