UK surname

Morina

A surname of Albanian origin denoting someone from the town of Morin.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Barnet, Camden and Barking and Dagenham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Morina is 270 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

270

2016, ranked #15,913

Peak year

2015

270 bearers

Map years

2006 to 2016

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 270 in 2016, ranked #15,913.
• Within the historical census years, the highest count was 4 in 1861.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Map

Morina surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Morina surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Morina 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	1	#33,412
1861	historical	4	#33,628
1891	historical	1	#34,674
1911	historical	1	#34,332
1997	modern	6	#37,704
1998	modern	3	#38,304
1999	modern	5	#37,872
2000	modern	27	#35,188
2001	modern	28	#34,936
2002	modern	33	#34,717
2003	modern	41	#34,113
2004	modern	65	#32,177
2005	modern	96	#28,671
2006	modern	139	#23,044
2007	modern	171	#20,387
2008	modern	184	#19,666
2009	modern	204	#18,779
2010	modern	232	#17,657
2011	modern	224	#17,891
2012	modern	258	#16,165
2013	modern	265	#16,138
2014	modern	264	#16,288
2015	modern	270	#15,911
2016	modern	270	#15,913

Geography

Where Morinas 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 Barnet, Camden and Barking and Dagenham. 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	Barnet 024	Barnet
2	Camden 028	Camden
3	Barking and Dagenham 006	Barking and Dagenham
4	Barking and Dagenham 015	Barking and Dagenham
5	Barking and Dagenham 021	Barking and Dagenham

Forenames

First names often paired with Morina

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Merita Anna Dali Flora Florie Lisa Anita Natasha Marjan Adelina

Recent male names

Arben Ilir Gezim Luan James Agim Artan Adil Granit Ardian

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Morina

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Morina, 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

Ethnically Diverse Young Families

Nationally, the Morina surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Morina 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 younger parents born overseas (particularly in Africa or EU countries) with children aged 0-4. Individuals identifying as of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities are also common. English may not be the primary language spoken. Accommodation consists principally of flats, and many properties are socially rented and/or overcrowded. Students are also present, unemployment is common, and other adults tend to work in low skilled jobs.

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

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Morina is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. 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

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Morina 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Morina falls in decile 2 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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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Morina 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate: White - Other

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

Origin

Meaning and origin of Morina

The surname Morina has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Calabria and Sicily. It is believed to have emerged in the early 15th century, derived from the Latin word "morinus," which means "black" or "dark-colored." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone with dark features or complexion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Morina can be found in a 1492 document from the town of Reggio Calabria, which mentions a certain "Giovanni Morina." This indicates that the name was already well-established in the region by the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, the name Morina appeared in various tax records and census documents from towns and villages in both Calabria and Sicily. For example, the 1567 Riveli di Napoli (censuses of the Kingdom of Naples) lists several Morina families residing in the town of Cosenza, Calabria.

The earliest known bearer of the name Morina was Antonio Morina, a nobleman and landowner from the town of Palmi, Calabria, who lived during the late 15th and early 16th centuries. Another notable figure was Giulio Morina, a philosopher and scholar from Messina, Sicily, who wrote extensively on the works of Aristotle and Plato in the mid-16th century (born around 1520, died in the late 1500s).

In the 17th century, the name Morina spread to other parts of Italy, particularly the regions of Campania and Lazio. One prominent individual from this period was Pietro Morina, a renowned painter and fresco artist from Naples, who was active in the early to mid-1600s.

The 18th century saw the Morina name gain further prominence, with several notable individuals. Gaetano Morina (1737-1809) was a celebrated composer and musician from Palermo, Sicily, who composed operas and sacred music. Vincenzo Morina (1758-1824) was a prominent lawyer and judge from Naples, who served as a magistrate during the Napoleonic era.

In the 19th century, the Morina surname continued to be found throughout Italy, particularly in the southern regions. One notable bearer was Giuseppe Morina (1825-1891), a politician and statesman from Catania, Sicily, who served as a member of the Italian parliament during the early years of the unified Kingdom of Italy.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Morina surname: questions and answers

How common is the Morina surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 270 in 2016. That gives Morina a modern rank of #15,913.

What does the Morina surname mean?