UK surname

Marenghi

A surname derived from a place name, likely of Italian or Spanish origin.

In the 1881 census there were 3 people recorded with the Marenghi surname, ranking it #33,498 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 168, ranked #21,984, up from #33,498 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Barnet, Canterbury and Breckland.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Marenghi is 195 in 2006. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 5500.0%.

1881 census count

Ranked #33,498

Modern count

168

2016, ranked #21,984

Peak year

2006

195 bearers

Map years

1998 to 2016

Key insights

• Marenghi had 3 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,498 surname in that year.
• The latest modern count shown here is 168 in 2016, ranked #21,984.
• Within the historical census years, the highest count was 13 in 1901.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Outer Suburbs.

Map

Marenghi surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Marenghi surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Marenghi 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	3	#33,498
1891	historical	8	#33,550
1901	historical	13	#32,633
1911	historical	6	#33,255
1997	modern	160	#20,259
1998	modern	167	#20,258
1999	modern	175	#19,798
2000	modern	191	#18,752
2001	modern	183	#18,980
2002	modern	183	#19,354
2003	modern	188	#18,810
2004	modern	180	#19,424
2005	modern	181	#19,334
2006	modern	195	#18,564
2007	modern	187	#19,271
2008	modern	176	#20,224
2009	modern	174	#20,782
2010	modern	186	#20,379
2011	modern	182	#20,495
2012	modern	172	#21,219
2013	modern	165	#22,163
2014	modern	169	#22,006
2015	modern	167	#22,066
2016	modern	168	#21,984

Geography

Where Marenghis 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 Barnet, Canterbury, Breckland and Rhondda Cynon Taf. 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	Barnet 008	Barnet
2	Canterbury 001	Canterbury
3	Breckland 012	Breckland
4	Barnet 007	Barnet
5	Rhondda Cynon Taf 014	Rhondda Cynon Taf

Forenames

First names often paired with Marenghi

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Gemma Helen Maria Joanne Vanda Jennifer Angela Laura Anna Mariella

Recent male names

John Peter Joseph Anthony Robert Alan Charles Michael Paul Vincent

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Marenghi

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

Outer Suburbs

Nationally, the Marenghi surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Outer Suburbs, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Marenghi household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods are found on the outer edges of many towns and cities. Many residents were born outside the UK. Indian ethnic group representation is high. There are high numbers of families with dependent children aged 5 to 14. Incidences of disability and of provision of unpaid care are low. Neighbourhoods provide a mix of detached housing and flats, and terraced housing is not uncommon. Levels of overcrowding are low and homeownership rates are high. Professional and managerial occupations are prevalent: unemployment is low and education to degree level is the norm.

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

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

Professional Periphery

Within London, Marenghi is most associated with areas classed as Professional Periphery, 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

These neighbourhoods predominantly house residents aged 45+, with many aged 85+. Most employed residents work in senior roles, and relatively few work in unskilled jobs. Terraced housing is comparatively rare, but communal living is more common. More residents identify as of Indian ethnicity and more affiliate with non-Christian religions. Disability levels are below the Supergroup average.

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

Marenghi 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Marenghi falls in decile 10 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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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Marenghi 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.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate: White - Other

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

Origin

Meaning and origin of Marenghi

The surname Marenghi has its origins in Italy, specifically in the northern region of Lombardy. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is thought to be derived from a personal name or a place name, although its precise etymology is unclear.

One theory suggests that Marenghi is an Italian variation of the German name Marengo, which itself comes from the Latin word "marinus," meaning "of the sea." This could indicate that the name originated from an ancestor who lived near the sea or was associated with maritime activities.

Another possibility is that Marenghi is related to the Italian word "marengo," which means "marshy" or "swampy." This could point to the name's origins being linked to a geographical feature, such as a marsh or a swampy area, where the family may have resided or held land.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Marenghi can be found in historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries in the region of Lombardy. One notable example is the mention of a Guglielmo Marenghi in a 1327 document from the city of Bergamo.

Over the centuries, the Marenghi family appears to have been well-established in various parts of northern Italy, with several notable individuals bearing this surname. One such figure was Giovanni Battista Marenghi, a renowned architect from the 16th century who was active in Milan and other cities in Lombardy.

Another prominent Marenghi was Cesare Marenghi, a 17th-century painter from the town of Rovato, near Brescia. His works can be found in several churches and galleries throughout the region.

In the 18th century, a man named Giulio Marenghi gained fame as a composer and musician, particularly known for his contributions to the development of the Baroque style in Italian music.

One of the most notable individuals with the surname Marenghi was Giuseppe Marenghi, a 19th-century Italian politician and statesman who served as a member of the Parliament of the Kingdom of Italy in the late 1800s.

While the surname Marenghi has a long history in Italy, it has also spread to other parts of the world through immigration and migration patterns over the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

Marenghi families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Marenghi 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. Lanarkshire leads with 3 Marenghis recorded in 1881 and an index of 31.75x.

County	Total	Frequency	Index
Lanarkshire	3	0.00%	31.75x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Glasgow in Lanarkshire leads with 3 Marenghis recorded in 1881 and an index of 178.57x.

Place	Total	Frequency	Index
Glasgow	3	0.00%	178.57x

FAQ

Marenghi surname: questions and answers

How common was the Marenghi surname in 1881?

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

How common is the Marenghi surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 168 in 2016. That gives Marenghi a modern rank of #21,984.

What does the Marenghi surname mean?