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UK surname

Novelli

A surname of Italian origin meaning "the newcomers" or "the novices".

In the 1881 census there were 9 people recorded with the Novelli surname, ranking it #32,416 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 104, ranked #30,317, up from #32,416 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Cheshire West and Chester, Surrey Heath and Wandsworth.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Novelli is 109 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1055.6%.

1881 census count

9

Ranked #32,416

Modern count

104

2016, ranked #30,317

Peak year

2010

109 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Novelli had 9 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,416 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 104 in 2016, ranked #30,317.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 20 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Novelli surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Novelli surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Novelli 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 4 #32,658
1861 historical 2 #34,135
1881 historical 9 #32,416
1891 historical 7 #33,665
1901 historical 15 #32,383
1911 historical 20 #31,288
1997 modern 75 #30,109
1998 modern 82 #29,754
1999 modern 80 #30,152
2000 modern 77 #30,486
2001 modern 75 #30,481
2002 modern 71 #31,351
2003 modern 69 #31,587
2004 modern 87 #29,897
2005 modern 90 #29,527
2006 modern 94 #29,264
2007 modern 96 #29,339
2008 modern 95 #29,822
2009 modern 103 #29,127
2010 modern 109 #28,831
2011 modern 107 #28,979
2012 modern 94 #31,258
2013 modern 100 #30,773
2014 modern 100 #31,033
2015 modern 97 #31,499
2016 modern 104 #30,317

Geography

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Where Novellis 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 Cheshire West and Chester, Surrey Heath, Wandsworth, St Albans and Denbighshire. 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 Cheshire West and Chester 035 Cheshire West and Chester
2 Surrey Heath 003 Surrey Heath
3 Wandsworth 019 Wandsworth
4 St Albans 011 St Albans
5 Denbighshire 013 Denbighshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Novelli

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

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

Novelli 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

Novelli falls in decile 8 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.

8
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Novelli 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 Novelli, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Novelli

The surname Novelli originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian word "novello," meaning "new" or "young." This name was likely given to someone who was a newcomer to a town or village, or possibly to a young man starting a new life.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Novelli can be found in the Florentine Chronicles, a collection of historical records from the city of Florence, dating back to the 13th century. The name appears in these chronicles, suggesting that the Novelli family was present in the region during that time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure with the surname Novelli was Domenico Novelli, a Florentine architect and sculptor who worked on the construction of the Santa Maria del Fiore cathedral in Florence. He lived from approximately 1320 to 1385.

During the Renaissance period, another prominent individual with the surname Novelli was Pietro Novelli, also known as Il Monrealese, an Italian painter from the city of Monreale in Sicily. He was active in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, creating works of religious art that adorned churches throughout Italy.

In the 18th century, a famous Novelli was Felice Gasparo Novelli, an Italian composer and violinist born in Venice in 1725. He was highly regarded for his instrumental compositions and served as a violinist at the court of King Charles III of Spain.

Another notable figure with the Novelli surname was Ermenegildo Novelli, an Italian actor and playwright who lived from 1851 to 1919. He was renowned for his performances in the works of playwrights such as William Shakespeare and Carlo Goldoni, and his contributions to the Italian theater scene were significant.

Throughout history, variations of the name Novelli have also been recorded, such as Novello and Novella, which further demonstrate the name's Italian origins and connection to the concept of "newness" or "youth."

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Novelli families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Novelli 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. Lancashire leads with 6 Novellis recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.77x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 6 5.77x
Middlesex 3 3.42x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Toxteth Park in Lancashire leads with 6 Novellis recorded in 1881 and an index of 170.45x.

Place Total Index
Toxteth Park 6 170.45x
St Marylebone London 2 42.74x
Hackney London 1 20.37x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Margaret 2
Santa 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Carlo 1
Domenico 1
James 1
John 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 Novelli households.

FAQ

Novelli surname: questions and answers

How common was the Novelli surname in 1881?

In 1881, 9 people were recorded with the Novelli surname. That placed it at #32,416 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Novelli surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 104 in 2016. That gives Novelli a modern rank of #30,317.

What does the Novelli surname mean?

A surname of Italian origin meaning "the newcomers" or "the novices".

What does the Novelli map show?

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