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UK surname

Mosca

An Italian occupational surname referring to someone who catches flies or a nickname for a persistent or annoying person.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Huntingdonshire, Ealing and Westminster.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mosca is 102 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

102

2016, ranked #30,722

Peak year

2016

102 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 102 in 2016, ranked #30,722.
  • 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.

Mosca surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mosca surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mosca 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 2 #34,135
1901 historical 3 #34,063
1911 historical 3 #33,789
1997 modern 53 #32,329
1998 modern 53 #32,633
1999 modern 58 #32,268
2000 modern 53 #32,805
2001 modern 51 #32,850
2002 modern 57 #32,661
2003 modern 56 #32,797
2004 modern 62 #32,478
2005 modern 62 #32,708
2006 modern 66 #32,629
2007 modern 74 #32,190
2008 modern 79 #31,957
2009 modern 79 #32,372
2010 modern 85 #32,185
2011 modern 80 #32,652
2012 modern 88 #32,064
2013 modern 91 #32,020
2014 modern 96 #31,667
2015 modern 97 #31,499
2016 modern 102 #30,722

Geography

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Where Moscas 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 Huntingdonshire, Ealing, Westminster and Rushmoor. 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 Huntingdonshire 020 Huntingdonshire
2 Ealing 005 Ealing
3 Westminster 009 Westminster
4 Huntingdonshire 010 Huntingdonshire
5 Rushmoor 005 Rushmoor

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mosca

These lists show first names that appear often with the Mosca 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 Mosca

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

Mosca 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.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Mosca falls in decile 6 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.

6
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mosca 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.

6
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Mosca

The surname Mosca has its origins in Italy, specifically from the regions of Piedmont and Liguria. The name is derived from the Italian word "mosca," which means "fly." It is believed that the name was originally a nickname for someone with a quick or agile personality, much like the movement of a fly.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Mosca can be found in the 12th century, in the Codex Diplomaticus Sardiniae, a collection of historical documents related to the island of Sardinia. The codex mentions a certain "Petrus Mosca" as a witness to a legal transaction in the year 1175.

In the 13th century, the name Mosca appears in various documents from the Republic of Genoa, suggesting that the surname was well-established in the region during that time period. One notable example is Giovanni Mosca, a Genoese merchant and diplomat who was active in the late 13th century.

During the Renaissance period, the surname gained prominence in the city of Florence. One of the most famous individuals bearing the name was Ugolino della Gherardesca, also known as Ugolino Mosca, a count and military leader who lived from around 1220 to 1289. His tragic story, involving imprisonment and starvation, was immortalized by Dante Alighieri in the Divine Comedy.

In the 16th century, the Mosca family established themselves as prominent landowners and aristocrats in the region of Piedmont. One notable member was Carlo Mosca, born around 1540, who served as a military commander and governor of various fortresses in the service of the House of Savoy.

Another significant figure with the surname Mosca was Gerolamo Mosca, a philosopher and political theorist who lived from 1617 to 1692. He is best known for his work "The Ruler," which explored the nature of power and the role of the elite in society.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Mosca has also been associated with several place names in Italy, such as Moscazzano, a hamlet in the province of Cremona, and Mosca, a small village in the province of Asti.

While the surname Mosca is predominantly Italian in origin, it has also been adopted by families in other parts of Europe and the Americas, often through migration or intermarriage. However, the name's roots can be traced back to the regions of Piedmont and Liguria in Italy, where it has a rich and storied history.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Mosca surname: questions and answers

How common is the Mosca surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 102 in 2016. That gives Mosca a modern rank of #30,722.

What does the Mosca surname mean?

An Italian occupational surname referring to someone who catches flies or a nickname for a persistent or annoying person.

What does the Mosca map show?

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