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UK surname

Pacitto

A surname potentially of Italian origin signifying "little peace".

In the 1881 census there were 7 people recorded with the Pacitto surname, ranking it #32,765 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 101, ranked #30,929, up from #32,765 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Redcar and Cleveland, Ryedale and Middlesbrough.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Pacitto is 126 in 1999. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1342.9%.

1881 census count

7

Ranked #32,765

Modern count

101

2016, ranked #30,929

Peak year

1999

126 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Pacitto had 7 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,765 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 101 in 2016, ranked #30,929.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 71 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Small Town Suburbia.

Pacitto surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Pacitto surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Pacitto 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
1881 historical 7 #32,765
1891 historical 10 #33,355
1901 historical 71 #26,277
1911 historical 50 #27,806
1997 modern 114 #24,967
1998 modern 125 #24,198
1999 modern 126 #24,239
2000 modern 117 #25,324
2001 modern 117 #24,974
2002 modern 120 #25,110
2003 modern 113 #25,797
2004 modern 116 #25,580
2005 modern 111 #26,260
2006 modern 109 #26,872
2007 modern 117 #26,066
2008 modern 115 #26,635
2009 modern 116 #27,062
2010 modern 118 #27,404
2011 modern 116 #27,477
2012 modern 105 #29,362
2013 modern 108 #29,379
2014 modern 105 #30,204
2015 modern 100 #31,005
2016 modern 101 #30,929

Geography

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Where Pacittos 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 Redcar and Cleveland, Ryedale and Middlesbrough. 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 Redcar and Cleveland 004 Redcar and Cleveland
2 Ryedale 007 Ryedale
3 Middlesbrough 004 Middlesbrough
4 Redcar and Cleveland 001 Redcar and Cleveland
5 Redcar and Cleveland 020 Redcar and Cleveland

Forenames

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First names often paired with Pacitto

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

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

Retired Professionals

Group

Small Town Suburbia

Nationally, the Pacitto surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Small Town Suburbia, within Retired Professionals. This does not mean every Pacitto 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 is predominantly comprised of married couples with no resident dependent children, living in areas characterised neither by under-occupancy nor overcrowding throughout the UK in or adjacent to small towns. White ethnic groups and affiliation with Christianity predominates. Housing tends to be predominantly semi-detached or detached and workers are employed principally in managerial and professional occupations, with semi-skilled occupations also in evidence. These areas of the Supergroup are of higher population density.

Wider pattern

Typically married but no longer with resident dependent children, these well-educated households either remain working in their managerial, professional, administrative or other skilled occupations, or are retired from them – the modal individual age is beyond normal retirement age. Underoccupied detached and semi-detached properties predominate, and unpaid care is more prevalent than reported disability. The prevalence of this Supergroup outside most urban conurbations indicates that rural lifestyles prevail, typically sustained by using two or more cars per household.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

London Fringe

Within London, Pacitto is most associated with areas classed as London Fringe, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. 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

Predominantly located in neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Greater London, residents of these neighbourhoods typically have their highest qualifications below degree (Level 4) level, with those still in work engaged in skilled trades and occupations in distribution, hotels and restaurants. There is low ethnic diversity in these neighbourhoods and high levels of Christian religious affiliation. Detached or terraced houses predominate, often with spare rooms.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Pacitto is most concentrated in decile 8 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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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Pacitto 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 Pacitto is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of Over 70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

10
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Pacitto

The surname Pacitto is of Italian origin, specifically from the southern regions of Campania and Calabria. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "pax," meaning peace or tranquility. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived in a peaceful area or had a calm demeanor.

The earliest known record of the surname Pacitto dates back to the 13th century in the town of Salerno, located in the Campania region. It appears in a document from the year 1246, which mentions a landowner named Giacomo Pacitto.

In the 15th century, the name Pacitto was found in the town of Reggio Calabria, a coastal city in the Calabria region. Records from 1472 mention a merchant named Antonio Pacitto, who traded in silk and spices.

The name Pacitto has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest was Giovanni Pacitto, a renowned sculptor from Naples who lived from 1520 to 1588. He is known for his intricate marble statues and bas-reliefs adorning churches and palaces in Southern Italy.

Another notable figure was Vincenzo Pacitto (1646-1718), a Jesuit priest and philosopher from Salerno. He wrote several treatises on logic and metaphysics, which were widely studied in universities across Europe.

In the 19th century, Antonio Pacitto (1818-1892) was a prominent Italian lawyer and politician from Calabria. He served as a member of the Italian parliament and was actively involved in the Risorgimento movement, which led to the unification of Italy.

One of the more recent individuals with the surname Pacitto was Maria Pacitto (1901-1985), a celebrated Neapolitan singer and actress. She performed in numerous operas and stage productions, captivating audiences with her powerful voice and dramatic performances.

Throughout its history, the surname Pacitto has also been associated with various place names and variations in spelling. For instance, in the town of Vietri sul Mare near Salerno, there is a neighborhood known as "Pacittiello," which is likely derived from the surname.

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1881 census detail

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Pacitto families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Pacitto 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. Warwickshire leads with 4 Pacittos recorded in 1881 and an index of 23.30x.

County Total Index
Warwickshire 4 23.30x
Aberdeenshire 2 31.75x
Cumberland 1 17.06x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Birmingham in Warwickshire leads with 4 Pacittos recorded in 1881 and an index of 69.93x.

Place Total Index
Birmingham 4 69.93x
Aberdeen St Nicholas 2 169.49x
Cockermouth 1 833.33x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Muriu 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Alfonzo 1
Genuro 1
Gianbatista 1
Stefano 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 Pacitto households.

Occupation Count
Musician 5

FAQ

Pacitto surname: questions and answers

How common was the Pacitto surname in 1881?

In 1881, 7 people were recorded with the Pacitto surname. That placed it at #32,765 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Pacitto surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 101 in 2016. That gives Pacitto a modern rank of #30,929.

What does the Pacitto surname mean?

A surname potentially of Italian origin signifying "little peace".

What does the Pacitto map show?

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