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UK surname

Milazzo

An Italian toponymic surname indicating one's origins in the Sicilian coastal town of Milazzo.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Broxbourne, Brentwood and Stenhouse and Saughton Mains.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Milazzo is 114 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

111

2016, ranked #29,049

Peak year

2015

114 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 111 in 2016, ranked #29,049.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Milazzo surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Milazzo surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Milazzo 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
1997 modern 66 #31,038
1998 modern 79 #30,080
1999 modern 85 #29,578
2000 modern 93 #28,701
2001 modern 92 #28,528
2002 modern 92 #29,040
2003 modern 89 #29,380
2004 modern 97 #28,455
2005 modern 100 #28,025
2006 modern 98 #28,621
2007 modern 87 #30,666
2008 modern 91 #30,431
2009 modern 100 #29,597
2010 modern 104 #29,618
2011 modern 99 #30,218
2012 modern 100 #30,258
2013 modern 107 #29,561
2014 modern 113 #28,779
2015 modern 114 #28,478
2016 modern 111 #29,049

Geography

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Where Milazzos 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 Broxbourne, Brentwood, Stenhouse and Saughton Mains, Marchmont West and Barnet. 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 Broxbourne 012 Broxbourne
2 Brentwood 009 Brentwood
3 Stenhouse and Saughton Mains City of Edinburgh
4 Marchmont West City of Edinburgh
5 Barnet 040 Barnet

Forenames

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First names often paired with Milazzo

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Milazzo

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Milazzo, 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 Milazzo surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Milazzo 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

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Milazzo 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

Milazzo is most concentrated in decile 7 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

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

Meaning and origin of Milazzo

The surname Milazzo is of Italian origin, specifically from the Sicilian region. It is believed to have derived from the place name "Milazzo," a town located in the province of Messina, Sicily. The town's name is thought to have roots in the Ancient Greek word "mele," meaning "apple," likely referring to the abundance of apple orchards in the area.

The earliest known record of the surname Milazzo dates back to the 13th century. In 1282, a document from the Archivo di Stato di Palermo mentions a certain "Guglielmo Milazzo" as a landowner in the town of Milazzo.

During the Middle Ages, the town of Milazzo played a significant role in the conflicts between various rulers vying for control over Sicily. In 1375, a notable figure named Bartolomeo Milazzo is recorded as having led a rebellion against the Aragonese rule in the town.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Milazzo surname was Giacomo Milazzo, a 15th-century Sicilian poet and philosopher. He is best known for his work "Il Libro degli Amori," a collection of poems exploring love and human emotions.

In the 16th century, a member of the Milazzo family, named Giovanni Milazzo, gained prominence as a skilled architect and engineer. He is credited with designing several fortifications and military structures in Sicily, including the Castello di Milazzo, which still stands today.

Another notable figure with the Milazzo surname was Vincenzo Milazzo, a 19th-century Italian chemist and inventor. Born in 1822, he is remembered for his contributions to the development of early batteries and his pioneering work in electrochemistry.

During the Italian unification movement in the 19th century, a patriot named Giuseppe Milazzo played a role in the uprisings against the Bourbon monarchy. He fought alongside the famous revolutionary leader, Giuseppe Garibaldi, and was later honored for his bravery and dedication to the cause of Italian independence.

As the Milazzo surname spread beyond Sicily, it also found its way into other parts of Italy and various regions of the world due to migration. However, its roots can be traced back to the town of Milazzo in Sicily, where the name originated and gained historical significance.

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FAQ

Milazzo surname: questions and answers

How common is the Milazzo surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 111 in 2016. That gives Milazzo a modern rank of #29,049.

What does the Milazzo surname mean?

An Italian toponymic surname indicating one's origins in the Sicilian coastal town of Milazzo.

What does the Milazzo map show?

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