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UK surname

Palmieri

An Italian occupational surname referring to a pilgrim who carried a palm branch or a palm-leaf seller.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Wandsworth, Windsor and Maidenhead and Derby.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Palmieri is 276 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

276

2016, ranked #15,673

Peak year

2016

276 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 276 in 2016, ranked #15,673.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 4 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Palmieri surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Palmieri surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Palmieri 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
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1911 historical 4 #33,595
1997 modern 168 #19,642
1998 modern 186 #18,918
1999 modern 190 #18,797
2000 modern 190 #18,806
2001 modern 192 #18,388
2002 modern 201 #18,236
2003 modern 187 #18,856
2004 modern 191 #18,723
2005 modern 190 #18,753
2006 modern 209 #17,784
2007 modern 216 #17,575
2008 modern 220 #17,544
2009 modern 236 #17,103
2010 modern 246 #16,975
2011 modern 245 #16,874
2012 modern 249 #16,572
2013 modern 263 #16,232
2014 modern 265 #16,247
2015 modern 268 #16,007
2016 modern 276 #15,673

Geography

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Where Palmieris 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 Wandsworth, Windsor and Maidenhead, Derby, Charnwood and Flintshire. 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 Wandsworth 035 Wandsworth
2 Windsor and Maidenhead 003 Windsor and Maidenhead
3 Derby 015 Derby
4 Charnwood 002 Charnwood
5 Flintshire 020 Flintshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Palmieri

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Palmieri

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

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Palmieri is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. 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

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Palmieri 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Palmieri falls in decile 10 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Palmieri is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

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

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Palmieri

The surname Palmieri originated in Italy. It is derived from the Latin word "palma," meaning palm tree. The earliest known instances of the name date back to the 12th century in the region of Campania, particularly in the city of Naples and its surrounding areas.

The name was initially associated with individuals who lived near palm trees or worked in professions related to palm cultivation and trade. It was common for surnames in medieval Italy to be derived from occupations, locations, or distinctive physical features.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Palmieri can be found in a document from the year 1200, where a certain Matteo Palmieri is listed as a landowner in the town of Nola, near Naples. This suggests that the name had already been established in the region by that time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure with the surname Palmieri was Matteo Palmieri (1406-1475), a renowned Italian Renaissance humanist, poet, and historian. He is best known for his allegorical work "Città di Vita" (The City of Life), which explored themes of human virtue and the pursuit of knowledge.

Another prominent individual bearing the name was Benedetto Palmieri (1568-1618), an Italian composer and organist who served at the Basilica of San Pietro in Vatican City. His works, including motets and madrigals, were highly regarded during his lifetime.

In the realm of art, the name Palmieri is associated with Giovanni Battista Palmieri (1720-1793), an Italian painter from the Rococo period. His works, which often depicted mythological and allegorical scenes, can be found in various galleries and museums throughout Italy.

During the 19th century, Giuseppe Palmieri (1788-1867) was a prominent Italian geologist and volcanologist. He conducted extensive research on Mount Vesuvius and published several influential works on volcanology and seismology.

As the Palmieri family spread across Italy and beyond, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as Palmiero, Palmerio, and Palmeri, reflecting regional linguistic differences and influences.

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FAQ

Palmieri surname: questions and answers

How common is the Palmieri surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 276 in 2016. That gives Palmieri a modern rank of #15,673.

What does the Palmieri surname mean?

An Italian occupational surname referring to a pilgrim who carried a palm branch or a palm-leaf seller.

What does the Palmieri map show?

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