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UK surname

Marinelli

An Italian occupational surname referring to a mariner, sailor, or one who worked at sea.

In the 1881 census there were 3 people recorded with the Marinelli surname, ranking it #33,498 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 140, ranked #24,865, up from #33,498 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Isle of Wight, Oldham and Medway.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Marinelli is 142 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 4566.7%.

1881 census count

3

Ranked #33,498

Modern count

140

2016, ranked #24,865

Peak year

2015

142 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Marinelli had 3 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,498 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 140 in 2016, ranked #24,865.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 4 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Marinelli surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Marinelli surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Marinelli 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 1 #34,435
1881 historical 3 #33,498
1891 historical 3 #34,257
1901 historical 4 #33,876
1911 historical 1 #34,332
1997 modern 62 #31,412
1998 modern 76 #30,386
1999 modern 80 #30,152
2000 modern 89 #29,173
2001 modern 78 #30,168
2002 modern 79 #30,499
2003 modern 83 #30,088
2004 modern 85 #30,132
2005 modern 96 #28,671
2006 modern 92 #29,576
2007 modern 89 #30,383
2008 modern 98 #29,355
2009 modern 98 #29,906
2010 modern 110 #28,666
2011 modern 112 #28,117
2012 modern 122 #26,696
2013 modern 127 #26,452
2014 modern 139 #25,093
2015 modern 142 #24,617
2016 modern 140 #24,865

Geography

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Where Marinellis 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 Isle of Wight, Oldham, Medway and Hillside and Calton Hill. 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 Isle of Wight 001 Isle of Wight
2 Oldham 009 Oldham
3 Medway 019 Medway
4 Hillside and Calton Hill City of Edinburgh
5 Medway 013 Medway

Forenames

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First names often paired with Marinelli

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Marinelli

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

Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles

Group

Inner London Working Professionals

Within London, Marinelli is most associated with areas classed as Inner London Working Professionals, part of Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles. 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 primarily Inner London neighbourhoods are more densely populated than the Supergroup average. Residents have a younger over-all age profile than the Supergroup as a whole, and are less likely to be owner occupiers. Full time employment is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup and multiple car ownership is uncommon. Chinese and non-EU-born European migrants are less in evidence than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

These neighbourhoods house people of all ages, predominantly of White British or European extraction. Resident turnover is low. Religious affiliation is less common than average and tends to be Christian if expressed. Homeownership, typically of terraced houses, is common but use of the social rented sector is not. Employment is typically in professional, managerial and associate professional or technical occupations. There are few full-time students. Level 4 qualifications are common. More households lack dependent children than have them which, considered alongside low levels of crowding and over-all age structure, indicates that many households may be post child-rearing and in late middle age. Incidence of disability is low, as is residence in communal establishments.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Marinelli 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

Marinelli 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 Marinelli is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 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 Marinelli, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Marinelli

The surname Marinelli originates from Italy, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Italian word "marino," which means "sailor" or "seaman," indicating that the name likely arose among coastal communities or those involved in maritime activities.

The earliest known bearers of the name Marinelli can be found in historical records from the regions of Tuscany and Liguria, particularly in port cities like Genoa and Pisa. The name may also have roots in the Latin name "Marinus," which means "of the sea."

One of the earliest documented references to the Marinelli name appears in a 13th-century Pisan document, where a certain "Guido Marinelli" is mentioned as a merchant and ship owner. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the maritime trade by that time.

During the Renaissance period, the Marinelli family gained prominence in the Republic of Genoa, with members holding influential positions in the city's government and naval forces. Notably, Andrea Marinelli (1492-1564) served as a Genoese admiral and played a crucial role in the republic's maritime defense against Ottoman naval forces.

In the 16th century, the Marinelli name also appeared in the papal records of Rome, indicating the family's presence in the ecclesiastical circles of the time. One such figure was Cardinal Girolamo Marinelli (1490-1557), a prominent figure in the Catholic Church and a patron of the arts during the Renaissance.

Another notable bearer of the Marinelli surname was the Italian composer and organist Giovanni Battista Marinelli (1569-1635), who served as the organist and choirmaster at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City during the early 17th century.

In the realm of literature, the name Marinelli is associated with the Venetian playwright and librettist Jacopo Marinelli (1644-1696), who wrote several operas and plays that were performed in the theaters of Venice during the late 17th century.

Moving into the 19th century, the Marinelli name gained recognition in the field of science with the Italian chemist and physicist Giovanni Marinelli (1835-1892), who made significant contributions to the study of electromagnetism and the development of early electrical devices.

Throughout its history, the surname Marinelli has been closely tied to Italy's maritime traditions and has produced notable figures across various fields, from military and politics to arts and sciences, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Italian peninsula.

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1881 census detail

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Marinelli families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Marinelli 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. Midlothian leads with 3 Marinellis recorded in 1881 and an index of 76.73x.

County Total Index
Midlothian 3 76.73x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. South Leith in Midlothian leads with 3 Marinellis recorded in 1881 and an index of 681.82x.

Place Total Index
South Leith 3 681.82x

FAQ

Marinelli surname: questions and answers

How common was the Marinelli surname in 1881?

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

How common is the Marinelli surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 140 in 2016. That gives Marinelli a modern rank of #24,865.

What does the Marinelli surname mean?

An Italian occupational surname referring to a mariner, sailor, or one who worked at sea.

What does the Marinelli map show?

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