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UK surname

Monaco

A locational surname referring to someone from the principality of Monaco or the city of Munich, Germany.

In the 1881 census there were 2 people recorded with the Monaco surname, ranking it #33,721 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 146, ranked #24,173, up from #33,721 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Greenwich, Middlesbrough and Bracknell Forest.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Monaco is 146 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 7200.0%.

1881 census count

2

Ranked #33,721

Modern count

146

2016, ranked #24,173

Peak year

2016

146 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Monaco had 2 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,721 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 146 in 2016, ranked #24,173.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 3 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Monaco surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Monaco surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Monaco 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 2 #34,135
1881 historical 2 #33,721
1891 historical 2 #34,436
1901 historical 3 #34,063
1911 historical 2 #34,020
1997 modern 88 #28,611
1998 modern 107 #26,555
1999 modern 108 #26,602
2000 modern 104 #27,150
2001 modern 101 #27,252
2002 modern 106 #26,985
2003 modern 114 #25,664
2004 modern 114 #25,870
2005 modern 118 #25,301
2006 modern 118 #25,556
2007 modern 119 #25,747
2008 modern 121 #25,785
2009 modern 129 #25,314
2010 modern 133 #25,379
2011 modern 131 #25,430
2012 modern 129 #25,705
2013 modern 133 #25,655
2014 modern 135 #25,581
2015 modern 145 #24,246
2016 modern 146 #24,173

Geography

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Where Monacos 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 Greenwich, Middlesbrough, Bracknell Forest, Cherwell and Wandsworth. 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 Greenwich 031 Greenwich
2 Middlesbrough 018 Middlesbrough
3 Bracknell Forest 014 Bracknell Forest
4 Cherwell 007 Cherwell
5 Wandsworth 022 Wandsworth

Forenames

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First names often paired with Monaco

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Monaco

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

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Monaco 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

Monaco 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

Monaco falls in decile 10 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

10
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Monaco 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Monaco, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Monaco

The surname Monaco has its origins in Italy, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the place name Monaco, which is a city-state located on the French Riviera. The name is believed to have come from the Greek word "monachos," meaning "single" or "alone," referring to the city-state's isolated location on a rocky promontory.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Monaco can be found in the Codice Diplomatico della Repubblica di Genova, a collection of diplomatic documents from the Republic of Genoa, which mentions a certain Guglielmo Monaco in 1198. Another early reference is in the Registri della Catena, a series of notarial records from Savona, Italy, which lists a Nicolo Monaco in 1242.

The name Monaco has been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One of the earliest was Benedetto Monaco (c. 1390-1470), an Italian painter and architect from Treviso, known for his work on the Basilica of San Marco in Venice. Another prominent bearer of the name was Antonio Monaco (1767-1833), an Italian poet and playwright from Naples.

In the 19th century, Luigi Monaco (1832-1909) was an Italian sculptor and painter from Genoa, known for his works in marble and bronze. Carlo Monaco (1869-1924) was an Italian anarchist and labor activist, influential in the early 20th century.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Monaco was Grace Kelly (1929-1982), the American actress who married Rainier III, Prince of Monaco, in 1956, becoming Princess Grace of Monaco. Her son, Albert II (born 1958), is the current reigning Prince of Monaco.

While the surname Monaco originated in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly in areas with significant Italian diaspora populations. However, its roots can be traced back to the small principality of Monaco on the Mediterranean coast, a place that has left an indelible mark on the history and cultural significance of this surname.

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1881 census detail

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Monaco families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Monaco 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. Middlesex leads with 2 Monacos recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.84x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 2 6.84x
Royal Navy 1 285.71x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Marylebone London in Middlesex leads with 2 Monacos recorded in 1881 and an index of 128.21x.

Place Total Index
St Marylebone London 2 128.21x
Royal Navy 1 333.33x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Julia 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Lazoro 1
Louis 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 Monaco households.

FAQ

Monaco surname: questions and answers

How common was the Monaco surname in 1881?

In 1881, 2 people were recorded with the Monaco surname. That placed it at #33,721 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Monaco surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 146 in 2016. That gives Monaco a modern rank of #24,173.

What does the Monaco surname mean?

A locational surname referring to someone from the principality of Monaco or the city of Munich, Germany.

What does the Monaco map show?

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