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UK surname

Pagano

An Italian surname derived from the Latin "paganus," meaning "villager," "rustic," or "civilian," as opposed to a military man.

In the 1881 census there were 16 people recorded with the Pagano surname, ranking it #31,301 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 160, ranked #22,694, up from #31,301 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Great Yarmouth, Breckland and Bedford.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Pagano is 171 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 900.0%.

1881 census count

16

Ranked #31,301

Modern count

160

2016, ranked #22,694

Peak year

2010

171 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Pagano had 16 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #31,301 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 160 in 2016, ranked #22,694.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 36 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Pagano surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Pagano surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Pagano 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 1 #34,435
1881 historical 16 #31,301
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1901 historical 8 #33,289
1911 historical 36 #29,370
1997 modern 114 #24,967
1998 modern 134 #23,202
1999 modern 128 #24,017
2000 modern 126 #24,220
2001 modern 126 #23,883
2002 modern 129 #24,021
2003 modern 131 #23,553
2004 modern 130 #23,902
2005 modern 137 #23,110
2006 modern 134 #23,590
2007 modern 144 #22,804
2008 modern 150 #22,429
2009 modern 164 #21,628
2010 modern 171 #21,481
2011 modern 171 #21,337
2012 modern 161 #22,157
2013 modern 157 #22,904
2014 modern 160 #22,824
2015 modern 160 #22,701
2016 modern 160 #22,694

Geography

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Where Paganos 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 Great Yarmouth, Breckland, Bedford, Croydon and Kensington and Chelsea. 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 Great Yarmouth 003 Great Yarmouth
2 Breckland 016 Breckland
3 Bedford 010 Bedford
4 Croydon 022 Croydon
5 Kensington and Chelsea 012 Kensington and Chelsea

Forenames

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First names often paired with Pagano

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Pagano

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

Pagano 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.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Pagano falls in decile 4 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.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Pagano

The surname Pagano originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Latin word "paganus," meaning "villager" or "peasant." The name was initially given as a nickname to someone who lived in a rural area or had a rustic appearance.

In the 11th century, the name Pagano appeared in historical records from the southern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas around Naples and Salerno. It was common among families living in small villages and working as farmers or agricultural laborers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Pagano can be found in a manuscript from the Benedictine monastery of Montecassino, dated around 1075. The document mentions a certain "Pagano de Capua," who was likely a landowner or noble from the city of Capua.

During the 13th century, the surname spread to other parts of Italy, such as Tuscany and Umbria. In the city of Perugia, there are records of a prominent family named Pagano, which included a notable jurist and diplomat, Pellegrino Pagano (1230-1298).

Another notable bearer of the surname was the Italian philosopher and jurist Mario Pagano (1748-1799), who played a significant role in the Neapolitan Republic of 1799. He was a proponent of Enlightenment ideals and advocated for political and social reforms.

In the 16th century, the surname Pagano was also found in the region of Calabria, where the town of Pagano (now known as Palermiti) was named after a family bearing this surname.

Other prominent individuals with the surname Pagano include:

1. Girolamo Pagano (1619-1678), an Italian painter and architect from Naples. 2. Vincenzo Pagano (1772-1847), an Italian composer and music teacher from Naples. 3. Emanuele Pagano (1796-1874), an Italian mathematician and astronomer from Palermo. 4. Nicola Pagano (1807-1891), an Italian painter and printmaker from Naples. 5. Giuseppe Pagano (1896-1945), an Italian architect and urban planner from Naples.

The surname Pagano has remained prevalent in various regions of Italy, particularly in the southern regions, where it originated. While its meaning has evolved over time, it still carries the connotation of a rural or rustic background.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Pagano families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Pagano 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 15 Paganos recorded in 1881 and an index of 8.10x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 15 8.10x
Cornwall 1 5.66x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Liverpool in Lancashire leads with 8 Paganos recorded in 1881 and an index of 71.17x.

Place Total Index
Liverpool 8 71.17x
West Derby 7 129.15x
Madron Penzance 1 156.25x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Benedetta 2
Elizabeth 1
Fanazia 1
Grovannira 1
Marietta 1
Pia 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Stefano 2
Angelo 1
Barsolo 1
Bartolomeo 1
Enigil 1
Ernest 1
Pietro 1
Vittorio 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 Pagano households.

FAQ

Pagano surname: questions and answers

How common was the Pagano surname in 1881?

In 1881, 16 people were recorded with the Pagano surname. That placed it at #31,301 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Pagano surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 160 in 2016. That gives Pagano a modern rank of #22,694.

What does the Pagano surname mean?

An Italian surname derived from the Latin "paganus," meaning "villager," "rustic," or "civilian," as opposed to a military man.

What does the Pagano map show?

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