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UK surname

Orlando

An Italian habitational surname referring to someone from the city of Orland or Orlando.

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Orlando surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 242, ranked #17,177, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Hammersmith and Fulham, Aylesbury Vale and Runnymede.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Orlando is 242 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 24100.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

242

2016, ranked #17,177

Peak year

2016

242 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Orlando had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 242 in 2016, ranked #17,177.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 17 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Orlando surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Orlando surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Orlando 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 5 #32,456
1861 historical 1 #34,435
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1891 historical 2 #34,436
1901 historical 13 #32,633
1911 historical 17 #31,675
1997 modern 133 #22,705
1998 modern 150 #21,665
1999 modern 157 #21,201
2000 modern 170 #20,120
2001 modern 168 #19,986
2002 modern 177 #19,759
2003 modern 183 #19,152
2004 modern 181 #19,363
2005 modern 188 #18,866
2006 modern 195 #18,564
2007 modern 193 #18,923
2008 modern 203 #18,470
2009 modern 210 #18,426
2010 modern 209 #18,893
2011 modern 213 #18,502
2012 modern 212 #18,481
2013 modern 216 #18,543
2014 modern 228 #17,977
2015 modern 233 #17,627
2016 modern 242 #17,177

Geography

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Where Orlandos 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 Hammersmith and Fulham, Aylesbury Vale, Runnymede, Richmond upon Thames 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 Hammersmith and Fulham 010 Hammersmith and Fulham
2 Aylesbury Vale 004 Aylesbury Vale
3 Runnymede 009 Runnymede
4 Richmond upon Thames 008 Richmond upon Thames
5 Bromley 016 Bromley

Forenames

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First names often paired with Orlando

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Orlando

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

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Orlando is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

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

Orlando 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

Orlando falls in decile 7 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.

7
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Orlando 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.

8
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Orlando

The surname Orlando originated in Italy, with its earliest recorded usage dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Italian given name Orlando, which itself stems from the Old French word "Rolant," meaning "famous throughout the land." This name was popularized by the legendary French hero Roland, a military leader who served under Charlemagne and played a pivotal role in the Battle of Roncevaux Pass in 778 AD.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Orlando can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Cava de' Tirreni monastery in Campania, Italy. This text, dating back to the late 12th century, references an individual named Orlandus de Neapoli (Orlando of Naples).

The name Orlando is also associated with various place names across Italy, such as the town of Orlandini in the province of Piacenza, and the village of Orlanducci in the province of Siena. These place names may have influenced the formation of the surname or vice versa.

Among the notable historical figures bearing the surname Orlando, one can mention Gian Battista Orlando (1532-1592), an Italian composer and organist who served at the court of the Medici family in Florence. Another prominent figure was Pietro Orlando (1548-1628), an Italian writer and poet who authored several works, including the epic poem "La Gerusalemme Liberata."

In the 17th century, Giovanni Orlando (1616-1692) was a renowned Italian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics. He worked as a professor at the University of Pisa and was a member of the Accademia del Cimento, an influential scientific society of the time.

Moving forward, Giuseppe Orlando (1778-1858) was an Italian politician and jurist who served as the Minister of Justice in the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies during the early 19th century. He played a crucial role in the codification of civil and criminal laws in the region.

Finally, one cannot overlook the notable Italian politician and statesman Vittorio Emanuele Orlando (1860-1952), who served as the Prime Minister of Italy from 1917 to 1919. He was a key figure in the negotiations leading to the Treaty of Versailles after World War I and played a significant role in shaping the post-war order in Europe.

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1881 census detail

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Orlando families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Orlando 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 1 Orlandos recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.37x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 1 10.37x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Kensington London in Middlesex leads with 1 Orlandos recorded in 1881 and an index of 185.19x.

Place Total Index
Kensington London 1 185.19x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Amelia 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 Orlando households.

FAQ

Orlando surname: questions and answers

How common was the Orlando surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Orlando surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Orlando surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 242 in 2016. That gives Orlando a modern rank of #17,177.

What does the Orlando surname mean?

An Italian habitational surname referring to someone from the city of Orland or Orlando.

What does the Orlando map show?

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