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UK surname

Meloni

An Italian surname derived from the word "melone" meaning melon or watermelon.

In the 1881 census there were 4 people recorded with the Meloni surname, ranking it #33,288 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 142, ranked #24,625, up from #33,288 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Carmarthenshire, Stockton-on-Tees and Swansea.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Meloni is 142 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 3450.0%.

1881 census count

4

Ranked #33,288

Modern count

142

2016, ranked #24,625

Peak year

2016

142 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Meloni had 4 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,288 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 142 in 2016, ranked #24,625.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 5 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Meloni surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Meloni surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Meloni 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 4 #33,288
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1911 historical 5 #33,427
1997 modern 58 #31,831
1998 modern 65 #31,477
1999 modern 70 #31,135
2000 modern 73 #30,881
2001 modern 73 #30,699
2002 modern 70 #31,432
2003 modern 75 #30,994
2004 modern 80 #30,679
2005 modern 90 #29,527
2006 modern 95 #29,113
2007 modern 108 #27,391
2008 modern 113 #26,920
2009 modern 113 #27,520
2010 modern 119 #27,250
2011 modern 119 #27,063
2012 modern 125 #26,298
2013 modern 131 #25,932
2014 modern 131 #26,089
2015 modern 133 #25,729
2016 modern 142 #24,625

Geography

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Where Melonis 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 Carmarthenshire, Stockton-on-Tees, Swansea, 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 Carmarthenshire 024 Carmarthenshire
2 Stockton-on-Tees 024 Stockton-on-Tees
3 Swansea 022 Swansea
4 Kensington and Chelsea 019 Kensington and Chelsea
5 Southwark 015 Southwark

Forenames

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First names often paired with Meloni

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Meloni

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

Meloni 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

Meloni falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

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

Meaning and origin of Meloni

The surname Meloni is of Italian origin, derived from the Italian word "melone," meaning "melon." It is believed to have originated as a nickname or occupational name for someone who grew or sold melons.

The earliest recorded instances of the Meloni surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Lazio, and Umbria. Historical records from this period often list individuals with the surname spelled as "Meloni," "Melloni," or "Mellone," reflecting regional variations in spelling and pronunciation.

One of the earliest known mentions of the Meloni name can be found in a document from the city of Siena, dated 1286, which references a Giovanni Meloni. Additionally, records from the town of Viterbo in Lazio indicate the presence of a noble family bearing the Meloni surname in the 14th century.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Battista Meloni (c. 1450-1510) was a renowned painter from the city of Perugia, known for his frescoes and religious works. His artistic contributions are still celebrated in various churches and museums throughout Umbria.

Fast forward to the 17th century, a prominent figure named Antonio Meloni (1623-1701) was a Sicilian jurist and author. He served as a judge in the Supreme Court of Palermo and wrote several legal treatises that were highly regarded during his time.

Another significant individual with the Meloni surname was Girolamo Meloni (1718-1802), a Sardinian priest and writer. He authored several works on the history and culture of Sardinia, including "Memoria sulla Sardegna" (Memoir on Sardinia), which is considered an important historical reference on the island.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Meloni (1843-1912) was an Italian businessman and politician from Tuscany. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in the development of the wine industry in his region.

The surname Meloni can also be linked to various place names across Italy, such as Meloni di Sardegna, a small town in the province of Sassari, Sardinia, and Meloni di Spoleto, a hamlet in the province of Perugia, Umbria. These place names likely originated from individuals with the Meloni surname who settled or held land in those areas.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Meloni families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Meloni 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. Durham leads with 4 Melonis recorded in 1881 and an index of 34.60x.

County Total Index
Durham 4 34.60x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Tunstall in Durham leads with 4 Melonis recorded in 1881 and an index of 6666.67x.

Place Total Index
Tunstall 4 6666.67x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Martha 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 2
James 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 Meloni households.

Occupation Count
General Labourer 1

FAQ

Meloni surname: questions and answers

How common was the Meloni surname in 1881?

In 1881, 4 people were recorded with the Meloni surname. That placed it at #33,288 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Meloni surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 142 in 2016. That gives Meloni a modern rank of #24,625.

What does the Meloni surname mean?

An Italian surname derived from the word "melone" meaning melon or watermelon.

What does the Meloni map show?

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