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UK surname

Martinelli

An Italian occupational surname referring to a person who makes or sells hammers or other tools.

In the 1881 census there were 20 people recorded with the Martinelli surname, ranking it #30,738 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 270, ranked #15,913, up from #30,738 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Camden, Cambridge and Wandsworth.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Martinelli is 273 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1250.0%.

1881 census count

20

Ranked #30,738

Modern count

270

2016, ranked #15,913

Peak year

2014

273 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Martinelli had 20 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #30,738 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 270 in 2016, ranked #15,913.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 38 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Outer Suburbs.

Martinelli surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Martinelli surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Martinelli 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 16 #30,441
1861 historical 9 #32,724
1881 historical 20 #30,738
1891 historical 36 #31,465
1901 historical 29 #30,848
1911 historical 38 #29,147
1997 modern 188 #18,324
1998 modern 198 #18,224
1999 modern 215 #17,425
2000 modern 221 #17,089
2001 modern 209 #17,469
2002 modern 217 #17,388
2003 modern 214 #17,343
2004 modern 214 #17,435
2005 modern 220 #17,078
2006 modern 216 #17,397
2007 modern 218 #17,477
2008 modern 218 #17,638
2009 modern 241 #16,848
2010 modern 265 #16,115
2011 modern 248 #16,735
2012 modern 245 #16,745
2013 modern 270 #15,911
2014 modern 273 #15,914
2015 modern 269 #15,955
2016 modern 270 #15,913

Geography

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Where Martinellis 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 Camden, Cambridge, Wandsworth, North Devon and Portobello. 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 Camden 010 Camden
2 Cambridge 004 Cambridge
3 Wandsworth 017 Wandsworth
4 North Devon 008 North Devon
5 Portobello City of Edinburgh

Forenames

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First names often paired with Martinelli

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Martinelli

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

Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles

Group

Established Homeowners with Children

Within London, Martinelli is most associated with areas classed as Established Homeowners with Children, 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 predominantly British-born residents are typically married/in civil partnerships and own the properties in which they are raising their children. Parents are typically over 45, and many other residents are beyond normal retirement age. Detached and semi-detached houses predominate and multiple car ownership is common.

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

Martinelli 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

Martinelli falls in decile 4 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.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Martinelli 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.

8
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Martinelli

The surname Martinelli has its roots in Italy, originating in the medieval period. It is a patronymic name derived from the personal name Martino, which is the Italian form of the Latin name Martinus. This name ultimately traces its origins back to the Roman god Mars, the god of war.

The Martinelli surname first emerged in the regions of Tuscany and Lombardy, where it was particularly prevalent. It is believed that the name may have been associated with the trade of blacksmithing or metalworking, as these professions were often linked to Mars, the god of war.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Martinelli name can be found in the 13th century, when a Giacomo Martinelli is mentioned in the records of the city of Florence. In the 14th century, the name appears in the historic chronicles of the city of Siena, where a Guido Martinelli is documented as a prominent citizen.

During the Renaissance period, the Martinelli family gained prominence in various Italian cities. In the 15th century, a notable figure was Antonio Martinelli (1445-1515), a renowned architect from Siena who designed several churches and palaces in his hometown.

Another notable Martinelli was Vincenzo Martinelli (1590-1659), a Jesuit scholar and historian from Genoa. He authored several works on the history of the Jesuit order and the lives of saints.

In the 18th century, Sebastiano Martinelli (1701-1777) was a celebrated mathematician and astronomer from Bologna. He made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and was a member of the prestigious Accademia delle Scienze dell'Istituto di Bologna.

The Martinelli surname also gained prominence in the arts. In the 19th century, Giuseppe Martinelli (1833-1887) was a renowned Italian painter from Naples, known for his depictions of historical and religious scenes.

Throughout its history, the Martinelli surname has been associated with various professions, from artisans and scholars to artists and scientists, reflecting the diverse talents and contributions of those who have carried this name.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Martinelli families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Martinelli 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 10 Martinellis recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.13x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 10 5.13x
Surrey 4 4.21x
Essex 2 5.20x
Lancashire 2 0.87x
Midlothian 2 7.66x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Marylebone London in Middlesex leads with 5 Martinellis recorded in 1881 and an index of 48.08x.

Place Total Index
St Marylebone London 5 48.08x
St Pancras London 5 31.89x
Southwark Christchurch 4 439.56x
Edinburgh St Marys 2 392.16x
Liverpool 2 14.25x
West Ham 2 23.56x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Adele 1
Catherine 1
Clemntine 1
Elizabeth 1
Francis 1
Rebecca 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Alfred 3
Lingi 2
Louis 2
Enrico 1
Harry 1
John 1
Lewis 1
Peter 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 Martinelli households.

FAQ

Martinelli surname: questions and answers

How common was the Martinelli surname in 1881?

In 1881, 20 people were recorded with the Martinelli surname. That placed it at #30,738 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Martinelli surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 270 in 2016. That gives Martinelli a modern rank of #15,913.

What does the Martinelli surname mean?

An Italian occupational surname referring to a person who makes or sells hammers or other tools.

What does the Martinelli map show?

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