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UK surname

Mazzotta

A habitational Italian surname derived from the name of a town or village.

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Mazzotta surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 177, ranked #21,230, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Swindon.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mazzotta is 183 in 2012. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 17600.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

177

2016, ranked #21,230

Peak year

2012

183 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Mazzotta had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 177 in 2016, ranked #21,230.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1881.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Mazzotta surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mazzotta surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mazzotta 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
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1997 modern 109 #25,650
1998 modern 118 #25,041
1999 modern 126 #24,239
2000 modern 132 #23,562
2001 modern 126 #23,883
2002 modern 142 #22,687
2003 modern 138 #22,823
2004 modern 141 #22,689
2005 modern 145 #22,253
2006 modern 149 #22,013
2007 modern 153 #21,912
2008 modern 155 #21,956
2009 modern 171 #21,024
2010 modern 176 #21,101
2011 modern 175 #21,035
2012 modern 183 #20,356
2013 modern 183 #20,722
2014 modern 181 #21,033
2015 modern 176 #21,291
2016 modern 177 #21,230

Geography

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Where Mazzottas 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 Swindon. 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 Swindon 015 Swindon
2 Swindon 017 Swindon
3 Swindon 010 Swindon
4 Swindon 012 Swindon
5 Swindon 019 Swindon

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mazzotta

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mazzotta

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Mazzotta, 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

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Mazzotta surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Mazzotta household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Mazzotta is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction 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

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

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

Mazzotta 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

Mazzotta falls in decile 7 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.

7
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mazzotta 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 Mazzotta, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Mazzotta

The surname Mazzotta has its origins in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of Campania and Calabria. It likely emerged during the medieval period, between the 10th and 13th centuries. The name is derived from the Italian word "mazza," which means "club" or "mace," implying that the original bearer may have been a soldier or a craftsman who worked with such weapons or tools.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Mazzotta can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Barese, a collection of historical documents from the city of Bari, dating back to the 11th century. This suggests that the name may have originated in the Apulian region before spreading to other parts of southern Italy.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Niccolò Mazzotta was a prominent jurist and legal scholar in Naples, serving as a magistrate during the reign of King Robert of Anjou. His writings on Neapolitan law and customs provide valuable insights into the legal and social systems of that era.

During the Renaissance period, the Mazzotta family gained prominence in the city of Reggio Calabria. One member, Girolamo Mazzotta (1515-1592), was a renowned humanist scholar and poet who contributed to the cultural and literary landscape of the time.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Mazzotta family settled in Sicily, where they established themselves as landowners and merchants. Giuseppe Mazzotta (1735-1810), a wealthy merchant from Palermo, was known for his philanthropic endeavors and support of local churches and charitable institutions.

Another notable figure was Camillo Mazzotta (1834-1901), an Italian politician and journalist from Calabria. He served as a deputy in the Italian parliament and was an influential voice in the region's political and social affairs during the late 19th century.

Throughout history, the Mazzotta surname has been associated with various occupations, including soldiers, scholars, merchants, and landowners, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who carried this name across different regions of Italy.

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1881 census detail

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Mazzotta families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Mazzotta 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. Yorkshire leads with 1 Mazzottas recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.47x.

County Total Index
Yorkshire 1 10.47x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Escrick in Yorkshire leads with 1 Mazzottas recorded in 1881 and an index of 0.00x.

Place Total Index
Escrick 1 0.00x

Top male names

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

Name Count
Dominic 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 Mazzotta households.

Occupation Count
Painter 1

FAQ

Mazzotta surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mazzotta surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Mazzotta surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mazzotta surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 177 in 2016. That gives Mazzotta a modern rank of #21,230.

What does the Mazzotta surname mean?

A habitational Italian surname derived from the name of a town or village.

What does the Mazzotta map show?

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