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UK surname

Oliveri

Derived from the Italian word "oliveto," referring to an olive grove or a person who cultivated olive trees.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include West Oxfordshire, Cheltenham and Swindon.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Oliveri is 107 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

107

2016, ranked #29,762

Peak year

2016

107 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 107 in 2016, ranked #29,762.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 10 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Multicultural Inner Suburbs.

Oliveri surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Oliveri surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Oliveri 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 3 #33,861
1891 historical 10 #33,355
1901 historical 4 #33,876
1997 modern 53 #32,329
1998 modern 78 #30,192
1999 modern 76 #30,546
2000 modern 79 #30,249
2001 modern 78 #30,168
2002 modern 75 #30,950
2003 modern 76 #30,883
2004 modern 81 #30,569
2005 modern 76 #31,267
2006 modern 79 #31,263
2007 modern 85 #30,954
2008 modern 85 #31,247
2009 modern 86 #31,612
2010 modern 95 #31,000
2011 modern 91 #31,442
2012 modern 100 #30,258
2013 modern 100 #30,773
2014 modern 101 #30,855
2015 modern 100 #31,005
2016 modern 107 #29,762

Geography

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Where Oliveris 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 West Oxfordshire, Cheltenham, Swindon, Walsall and Bromley. 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 West Oxfordshire 001 West Oxfordshire
2 Cheltenham 013 Cheltenham
3 Swindon 010 Swindon
4 Walsall 011 Walsall
5 Bromley 018 Bromley

Forenames

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First names often paired with Oliveri

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Oliveri

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

Baseline UK

Group

Multicultural Inner Suburbs

Nationally, the Oliveri surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Multicultural Inner Suburbs, within Baseline UK. This does not mean every Oliveri household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods house many younger and middle-aged adults with children. All ethnic minorities, apart from those identifying as Pakistani or Bangladeshi, appear to be present in above average proportions. Affiliation to Christian religions is uncommon. Long-term disability rates are low, mirrored in limited provision of unpaid care. Privately rented terrace houses and flats are the norm. Managerial, professional and technical occupations are prevalent, and work is rarely part time. Many individuals have degree level qualifications. These areas form the inner suburbs of many of the UK’s towns and cities.

Wider pattern

This Supergroup exemplifies the broad base to the UK’s social structure, encompassing as it does the average or modal levels of many neighbourhood characteristics, including all housing tenures, a range of levels of educational attainment and religious affiliations, and a variety of pre-retirement age structures. Yet, in combination, these mixes are each distinctive of the parts of the UK. Overall, terraced houses and flats are the most prevalent, as is employment in intermediate or low-skilled occupations. However, this Supergroup is also characterised by above average levels of unemployment and lower levels of use of English as the main language. Many neighbourhoods occur in south London and the UK’s other major urban centres.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Oliveri 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

Oliveri is most concentrated in decile 9 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.

9
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Oliveri falls in decile 9 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.

9
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Oliveri 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.

9
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Oliveri

The surname Oliveri has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Sicily. It is derived from the Latin word "olivarius," which means "olive grower" or "olive merchant." The name first emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 11th or 12th century, when olive cultivation was a significant industry in Sicily.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Oliveri can be found in the "Archivio di Stato di Palermo," which contains documents dating back to the 13th century. These records mention individuals with the surname Oliveri living in various parts of Sicily, such as Palermo, Messina, and Catania.

The name Oliveri has also been associated with several notable historical figures. One of the earliest was Giovanni Oliveri, a Sicilian nobleman who lived in the 14th century and was known for his contributions to the development of the olive oil industry in the region.

In the 16th century, the name Oliveri gained prominence with the birth of Vincenzo Oliveri (1508-1582), a renowned Sicilian painter and architect who worked on several churches and palaces in Palermo and other cities.

Another notable figure was Pietro Oliveri (1679-1757), a Sicilian priest and scholar who wrote extensively on the history and culture of Sicily. His works, such as "Memorie istoriche della città di Palermo," are considered valuable sources of information about the island's past.

During the 19th century, the Oliveri surname was associated with Gaetano Oliveri (1817-1893), a Sicilian politician and lawyer who played a significant role in the unification of Italy and served as a member of the Italian parliament.

In more recent times, the name Oliveri has been carried by individuals such as Renzo Oliveri (1925-2008), an Italian actor and comedian known for his work in films and television shows, and Salvatore Oliveri (born 1945), an Italian businessman and philanthropist who has made significant contributions to various charitable organizations.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname Oliveri who have left their mark on history. While the name may have originated in Sicily, it has since spread to various parts of Italy and other countries, reflecting the migration patterns of Sicilian families over the centuries.

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FAQ

Oliveri surname: questions and answers

How common is the Oliveri surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 107 in 2016. That gives Oliveri a modern rank of #29,762.

What does the Oliveri surname mean?

Derived from the Italian word "oliveto," referring to an olive grove or a person who cultivated olive trees.

What does the Oliveri map show?

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