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UK surname

Margiotta

A surname of Italian origin, possibly derived from the name Maria or a place name.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Peebles North, Southwark and Bolton.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Margiotta is 210 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

184

2016, ranked #20,731

Peak year

2010

210 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 184 in 2016, ranked #20,731.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 39 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Outer Suburbs.

Margiotta surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Margiotta surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Margiotta 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
1861 historical 2 #34,135
1891 historical 7 #33,665
1901 historical 39 #29,799
1911 historical 31 #29,952
1997 modern 157 #20,513
1998 modern 166 #20,329
1999 modern 163 #20,698
2000 modern 174 #19,829
2001 modern 176 #19,415
2002 modern 172 #20,108
2003 modern 181 #19,277
2004 modern 181 #19,363
2005 modern 176 #19,667
2006 modern 183 #19,326
2007 modern 180 #19,745
2008 modern 198 #18,753
2009 modern 193 #19,463
2010 modern 210 #18,836
2011 modern 194 #19,662
2012 modern 183 #20,356
2013 modern 187 #20,436
2014 modern 187 #20,570
2015 modern 185 #20,641
2016 modern 184 #20,731

Geography

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Where Margiottas 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 Peebles North, Southwark, Bolton, Rochdale and Leeds. 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 Peebles North Scottish Borders
2 Southwark 019 Southwark
3 Bolton 017 Bolton
4 Rochdale 022 Rochdale
5 Leeds 089 Leeds

Forenames

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First names often paired with Margiotta

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

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Margiotta 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

Margiotta 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

Margiotta falls in decile 6 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.

6
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Margiotta 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.

6
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Margiotta

The surname Margiotta has its origins in Italy, specifically the region of Sicily. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "margiotta," which means a small basket or wicker container used for carrying food or other items.

One of the earliest known references to the name Margiotta can be found in the historic records of the town of Palermo, Sicily, dating back to the 13th century. These records mention a family bearing the name Margiotta who were engaged in the trade of wicker baskets and other woven goods. It is possible that the name originated as an occupational surname for those involved in this craft.

In the 15th century, a man named Giovanni Margiotta (c. 1420-1492) was a renowned merchant and influential figure in Palermo. He was known for his success in the silk trade and his philanthropic efforts, including the construction of a church dedicated to St. Joseph.

Another notable individual with the surname Margiotta was Vincenzo Margiotta (1768-1837), a Sicilian painter and artist who gained recognition for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can be found in several churches and galleries in Sicily.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Margiotta was also found in various records from the towns of Catania and Messina, indicating the spread of families with this surname across different parts of Sicily.

In the late 19th century, a man named Salvatore Margiotta (1858-1924) emigrated from Sicily to the United States, settling in New York City. He became a successful businessman and was instrumental in establishing one of the first Italian-American communities in the city.

Over the centuries, the spelling of the name Margiotta has remained relatively consistent, with minor variations such as Margiotta and Margotta appearing occasionally in historical records.

While the name Margiotta is more prevalent in Italy, particularly in Sicily, it has also been carried by individuals in other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. Some notable individuals with this surname include the Italian politician Giuseppe Margiotta (born 1954) and the American artist Joseph Margiotta (born 1959).

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Margiotta surname: questions and answers

How common is the Margiotta surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 184 in 2016. That gives Margiotta a modern rank of #20,731.

What does the Margiotta surname mean?

A surname of Italian origin, possibly derived from the name Maria or a place name.

What does the Margiotta map show?

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