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UK surname

Monti

Italian occupational surname referring to someone who lived on or near a mountain or hill.

In the 1881 census there were 27 people recorded with the Monti surname, ranking it #29,793 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 182, ranked #20,890, up from #29,793 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Blairdardie East, Brighton and Hove and Kensington and Chelsea.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Monti is 182 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 574.1%.

1881 census count

27

Ranked #29,793

Modern count

182

2016, ranked #20,890

Peak year

2014

182 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Monti had 27 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #29,793 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 182 in 2016, ranked #20,890.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 77 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Monti surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Monti surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Monti 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
1851 historical 12 #31,134
1861 historical 8 #32,887
1881 historical 27 #29,793
1891 historical 8 #33,550
1901 historical 46 #29,047
1911 historical 77 #25,106
1997 modern 130 #23,021
1998 modern 162 #20,673
1999 modern 166 #20,458
2000 modern 172 #19,974
2001 modern 158 #20,788
2002 modern 162 #20,839
2003 modern 153 #21,406
2004 modern 147 #22,094
2005 modern 142 #22,577
2006 modern 157 #21,322
2007 modern 160 #21,296
2008 modern 159 #21,598
2009 modern 157 #22,271
2010 modern 166 #21,941
2011 modern 170 #21,407
2012 modern 171 #21,303
2013 modern 180 #20,954
2014 modern 182 #20,958
2015 modern 182 #20,856
2016 modern 182 #20,890

Geography

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Where Montis 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 Blairdardie East, Brighton and Hove, Kensington and Chelsea, New Forest and Richmond upon Thames. 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 Blairdardie East Glasgow City
2 Brighton and Hove 033 Brighton and Hove
3 Kensington and Chelsea 012 Kensington and Chelsea
4 New Forest 001 New Forest
5 Richmond upon Thames 008 Richmond upon Thames

Forenames

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First names often paired with Monti

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Monti

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

Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles

Group

Inner London Working Professionals

Within London, Monti is most associated with areas classed as Inner London Working Professionals, part of Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles. 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 primarily Inner London neighbourhoods are more densely populated than the Supergroup average. Residents have a younger over-all age profile than the Supergroup as a whole, and are less likely to be owner occupiers. Full time employment is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup and multiple car ownership is uncommon. Chinese and non-EU-born European migrants are less in evidence than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

These neighbourhoods house people of all ages, predominantly of White British or European extraction. Resident turnover is low. Religious affiliation is less common than average and tends to be Christian if expressed. Homeownership, typically of terraced houses, is common but use of the social rented sector is not. Employment is typically in professional, managerial and associate professional or technical occupations. There are few full-time students. Level 4 qualifications are common. More households lack dependent children than have them which, considered alongside low levels of crowding and over-all age structure, indicates that many households may be post child-rearing and in late middle age. Incidence of disability is low, as is residence in communal establishments.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Monti 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

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

Meaning and origin of Monti

The surname Monti originates from Italy, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "monte," meaning "mountain" or "hill." This suggests that the name was initially given to individuals who lived in or near mountainous regions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Monti name can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Longobardo," a collection of historical documents from the Lombard period in Italy, dating back to the 8th century. The name appeared in various forms, such as "de Monte" and "da Monte," indicating its association with specific locations.

During the Renaissance period, the Monti family gained prominence in several Italian cities, particularly in Florence and Rome. Notable individuals from this era include Raffaello Monti (1425-1508), a renowned painter and architect who contributed to the design of the Basilica of San Lorenzo in Florence.

In the 16th century, Giovanni Battista Monti (1534-1592) was a celebrated Italian mathematician and astronomer. He served as a professor at the University of Bologna and made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics.

The Monti surname also has connections to literary figures. Vincenzo Monti (1754-1828) was an acclaimed Italian poet and playwright, known for his neoclassical works such as "Bassvilliana" and "Prometeo." His poetry celebrated Italian patriotism and inspired the Risorgimento movement for Italian unification.

Another prominent individual bearing the Monti surname was Gian Pietro Monti (1636-1721), an Italian architect and sculptor. He was responsible for the design and construction of several baroque churches and palaces in Milan, including the Church of Santa Maria della Passione.

Throughout history, the Monti name has also been associated with various place names and locations across Italy. Examples include Monti Lepini, a mountain range in the Lazio region, and Monti Sibillini, a mountain group in the Apennine range straddling the regions of Umbria and Marche.

While the Monti surname originated in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, it remains deeply rooted in Italian history and culture, with a rich legacy spanning centuries across various fields, including art, literature, science, and architecture.

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1881 census detail

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Monti families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Monti 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 18 Montis recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.60x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 18 6.60x
Surrey 6 4.51x
Kent 2 2.15x
Channel Islands 1 12.36x
Hertfordshire 1 5.32x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Clapham in Surrey leads with 6 Montis recorded in 1881 and an index of 175.95x.

Place Total Index
Clapham 6 175.95x
Hampstead London 5 117.65x
Kensington London 4 26.37x
Chelsea London 3 36.50x
Sandwich St Clement 2 2500.00x
St Pancras London 2 9.11x
Harrow 1 238.10x
Hitchin 1 117.65x
St Helier 1 38.02x
St Marylebone London 1 6.86x
Westminster St John 1 30.12x
Whitechapel London 1 37.17x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Laura 2
Amelia 1
Catherine 1
Emily 1
Ethel 1
Eva 1
Jane 1
Lydia 1
Mary 1
Rachel 1

Top male names

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

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 Monti households.

FAQ

Monti surname: questions and answers

How common was the Monti surname in 1881?

In 1881, 27 people were recorded with the Monti surname. That placed it at #29,793 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Monti surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 182 in 2016. That gives Monti a modern rank of #20,890.

What does the Monti surname mean?

Italian occupational surname referring to someone who lived on or near a mountain or hill.

What does the Monti map show?

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