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UK surname

Massaro

An Italian occupational surname referring to a person who cuts large stones or works with marble.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Massaro is 138 in 2009. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

130

2016, ranked #26,152

Peak year

2009

138 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 130 in 2016, ranked #26,152.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 8 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Massaro surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Massaro surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Massaro 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
1901 historical 6 #33,591
1911 historical 8 #32,903
1997 modern 100 #26,901
1998 modern 103 #27,141
1999 modern 115 #25,620
2000 modern 116 #25,452
2001 modern 113 #25,489
2002 modern 117 #25,494
2003 modern 123 #24,497
2004 modern 116 #25,580
2005 modern 116 #25,564
2006 modern 124 #24,750
2007 modern 127 #24,748
2008 modern 127 #25,020
2009 modern 138 #24,276
2010 modern 132 #25,519
2011 modern 127 #25,926
2012 modern 126 #26,148
2013 modern 134 #25,525
2014 modern 130 #26,216
2015 modern 136 #25,352
2016 modern 130 #26,152

Geography

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Where Massaros 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 The Grange, Preston, Barnet, Kensington and Chelsea and Southwark. 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 The Grange City of Edinburgh
2 Preston 012 Preston
3 Barnet 024 Barnet
4 Kensington and Chelsea 012 Kensington and Chelsea
5 Southwark 033 Southwark

Forenames

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First names often paired with Massaro

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Massaro

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Massaro 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

Massaro 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

Massaro 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Massaro is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 40-50 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 Massaro, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Massaro

The surname Massaro has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Sicily. It can be traced back to the Middle Ages, around the 13th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "massaro," which means a landowner or a tenant farmer.

In medieval times, the Massaro family held significant landholdings and played a prominent role in the agricultural sector. Some historical records indicate that members of the Massaro family were mentioned in various land ownership documents and property transactions during this period.

One of the earliest known references to the Massaro name can be found in a 14th-century manuscript from the city of Naples, where several individuals bearing this surname were listed as landowners and farmers.

As the surname spread across Italy, regional variations in spelling emerged, such as Massari, Massaro, and Massari. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and pronunciation differences.

Notable individuals with the surname Massaro include Pietro Massaro (1524-1598), a renowned Italian architect and sculptor who contributed to the design of several churches and palaces in Naples during the Renaissance period.

Another prominent figure was Giovanna Massaro (1606-1678), a Sicilian noblewoman and philanthropist who established several charitable institutions in Palermo to support the underprivileged.

In the 18th century, Antonio Massaro (1718-1792) was a respected Italian jurist and legal scholar who authored several influential works on civil law and served as a judge in the Kingdom of Naples.

Moving into the 19th century, Giuseppe Massaro (1820-1892) was an Italian painter and art educator from Naples, known for his landscape paintings and his contributions to the development of the Neapolitan School of Art.

In more recent history, Francesca Massaro (1975-) is an Italian professional tennis player who achieved notable success on the WTA Tour, winning several singles and doubles titles throughout her career.

The Massaro surname has a rich history deeply rooted in the agricultural traditions of Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania and Sicily. While its origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages, the name has endured and spread across various parts of the country, with individuals bearing this surname making significant contributions in various fields.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Massaro surname: questions and answers

How common is the Massaro surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 130 in 2016. That gives Massaro a modern rank of #26,152.

What does the Massaro surname mean?

An Italian occupational surname referring to a person who cuts large stones or works with marble.

What does the Massaro map show?

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