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UK surname

Mizzi

A variation of the surname Mizzone, derived from the Italian word "mezzano" meaning middleman or broker.

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Mizzi surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 216, ranked #18,613, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include North Dorset, Finnieston and Kelvinhaugh and Cheshire East.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mizzi is 226 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 21500.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

216

2016, ranked #18,613

Peak year

2010

226 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Mizzi had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 216 in 2016, ranked #18,613.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 4 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Mizzi surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mizzi surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mizzi 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
1901 historical 2 #34,263
1911 historical 4 #33,595
1997 modern 147 #21,393
1998 modern 171 #19,956
1999 modern 178 #19,592
2000 modern 177 #19,634
2001 modern 176 #19,415
2002 modern 177 #19,759
2003 modern 177 #19,549
2004 modern 180 #19,424
2005 modern 184 #19,117
2006 modern 190 #18,898
2007 modern 202 #18,359
2008 modern 210 #18,052
2009 modern 217 #18,070
2010 modern 226 #17,942
2011 modern 223 #17,940
2012 modern 221 #17,979
2013 modern 210 #18,932
2014 modern 216 #18,705
2015 modern 215 #18,659
2016 modern 216 #18,613

Geography

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Where Mizzis 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 North Dorset, Finnieston and Kelvinhaugh, Cheshire East, Cherwell and Lambeth. 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 North Dorset 006 North Dorset
2 Finnieston and Kelvinhaugh Glasgow City
3 Cheshire East 025 Cheshire East
4 Cherwell 006 Cherwell
5 Lambeth 004 Lambeth

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mizzi

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mizzi

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

Mizzi 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

Mizzi 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.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mizzi is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 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 Mizzi, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Mizzi

The surname Mizzi is of Maltese origin, tracing its roots back to the small Mediterranean island nation. It is believed to have originated in the late medieval period, possibly derived from the Arabic word "miz" or "mizz," meaning "sharp" or "pointed." This suggests that the name might have initially referred to a physical characteristic or occupation related to sharp or pointed objects.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Mizzi can be found in the Maltese Militia List of 1419-1420, where a certain "Petrus Mizzi" is mentioned. This indicates that the name was already in use during the late medieval period on the island, which was under the rule of the Crown of Aragon at the time.

Throughout the centuries, the Mizzi surname has been associated with various notable individuals from Malta. One such figure was Nicola Mizzi (1870-1950), a prominent Maltese politician and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of Malta from 1924 to 1927. He played a significant role in the island's pursuit of self-government and was a leading figure in the Maltese nationalist movement.

Another notable bearer of the Mizzi surname was Fortunato Mizzi (1679-1753), a Maltese priest and historian who authored several works on the history and culture of Malta. His most famous work, "Storia Sacro-Cavalleresca dell'Ordine Gerosolimitano," was a comprehensive account of the Knights Hospitaller, the Catholic military order that ruled Malta for over two centuries.

In the field of architecture, Giuseppe Mizzi (1887-1965) was a renowned Maltese architect who designed several notable buildings in Malta, including the Auberge de Castille, the former headquarters of the Knights of Malta, and the Palazzo Falson, a historic palace in Mdina.

Another figure of note was Giovanna Mizzi (1630-1684), a Maltese nun and mystic who was beatified by the Catholic Church in 1988 for her pious life and reported miracles. She is venerated as the Blessed Giovanna Mizzi in Malta.

The Mizzi surname has also been present in various other historical records and documents from Malta, such as parish registers, census records, and legal documents, further attesting to its longstanding presence on the island.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Mizzi families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Mizzi 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. Royal Navy leads with 4 Mizzis recorded in 1881 and an index of 689.66x.

County Total Index
Royal Navy 4 689.66x
Middlesex 1 2.06x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Royal Navy in Royal Navy leads with 4 Mizzis recorded in 1881 and an index of 816.33x.

Place Total Index
Royal Navy 4 816.33x
St George Bloomsbury 1 357.14x

Top male names

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

Name Count
Emanuel 1
Francesco 1
Joseph 1
Michael 1
Salvatore 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 Mizzi households.

FAQ

Mizzi surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mizzi surname in 1881?

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

How common is the Mizzi surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 216 in 2016. That gives Mizzi a modern rank of #18,613.

What does the Mizzi surname mean?

A variation of the surname Mizzone, derived from the Italian word "mezzano" meaning middleman or broker.

What does the Mizzi map show?

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