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UK surname

Mauro

Derived from the Latin name Maurus, referring to a person from the ancient region of Mauritania in North Africa.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mauro is 155 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

154

2016, ranked #23,293

Peak year

2014

155 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 154 in 2016, ranked #23,293.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 24 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Mauro surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mauro surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mauro 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 2 #33,133
1861 historical 6 #33,230
1891 historical 20 #32,579
1901 historical 17 #32,146
1911 historical 24 #30,800
1997 modern 76 #29,997
1998 modern 81 #29,849
1999 modern 85 #29,578
2000 modern 89 #29,173
2001 modern 93 #28,382
2002 modern 105 #27,123
2003 modern 103 #27,234
2004 modern 105 #27,181
2005 modern 113 #25,974
2006 modern 114 #26,120
2007 modern 116 #26,209
2008 modern 129 #24,790
2009 modern 138 #24,276
2010 modern 151 #23,377
2011 modern 142 #24,182
2012 modern 150 #23,264
2013 modern 152 #23,438
2014 modern 155 #23,333
2015 modern 151 #23,613
2016 modern 154 #23,293

Geography

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Where Mauros 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 Uttlesford, Camden, Hackney and Bristol. 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 Uttlesford 009 Uttlesford
2 Camden 007 Camden
3 Hackney 011 Hackney
4 Bristol 051 Bristol, City of
5 Bristol 053 Bristol, City of

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mauro

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mauro

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

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Mauro is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Mauro 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

Mauro 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 Mauro 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 Mauro, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Mauro

The surname Mauro originated in Italy, and its earliest recorded use dates back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Latin word "maurus," which means "dark-skinned" or "Moorish." The name was initially given to individuals with darker complexions, possibly due to their heritage or exposure to the sun.

Mauro is predominantly found in southern Italy, particularly in regions like Sicily, Calabria, and Campania. This distribution suggests that the name may have been introduced or influenced by the Moorish presence in these areas during the Middle Ages.

In historical records, one of the earliest documented instances of the surname Mauro can be found in the Sicilian town of Modica in the year 1192. A man named Giordano Mauro was mentioned in a legal document from that time.

Another notable reference is the Venetian explorer and cartographer Fra Mauro, who lived from 1390 to 1459. He was responsible for creating one of the most detailed world maps of the 15th century, known as the Fra Mauro Map.

In the 16th century, a wealthy merchant named Gaspare Mauro played a significant role in the economic and cultural life of Palermo, Sicily. He was a patron of the arts and supported various artistic endeavors during the Renaissance period.

During the 18th century, a prominent figure named Giovanni Mauro was a prominent lawyer and jurist in Naples. He contributed significantly to the development of legal principles and practices in the Kingdom of Naples.

In the realm of literature, the Italian writer and poet Ezio Mauro, born in 1949, is a notable bearer of the surname. He served as the editor-in-chief of the renowned Italian newspaper La Repubblica and has published several acclaimed works.

Other notable individuals with the surname Mauro include the Italian painter and sculptor Giulio Mauro (1554-1619), the Italian architect and engineer Domenico Mauro (1785-1856), and the Italian-American actor and comedian Steve Mauro (1938-2020).

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Mauro surname: questions and answers

How common is the Mauro surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 154 in 2016. That gives Mauro a modern rank of #23,293.

What does the Mauro surname mean?

Derived from the Latin name Maurus, referring to a person from the ancient region of Mauritania in North Africa.

What does the Mauro map show?

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