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UK surname

Palombo

An Italian occupational surname referring to a person who raises or sells doves or pigeons.

In the 1881 census there were 8 people recorded with the Palombo surname, ranking it #32,581 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 206, ranked #19,183, up from #32,581 in 1881.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Palombo is 218 in 2012. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 2475.0%.

1881 census count

8

Ranked #32,581

Modern count

206

2016, ranked #19,183

Peak year

2012

218 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Palombo had 8 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,581 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 206 in 2016, ranked #19,183.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 27 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Palombo surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Palombo surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Palombo 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 8 #32,581
1891 historical 8 #33,550
1901 historical 17 #32,146
1911 historical 27 #30,437
1997 modern 169 #19,578
1998 modern 167 #20,258
1999 modern 170 #20,153
2000 modern 171 #20,044
2001 modern 171 #19,770
2002 modern 185 #19,212
2003 modern 190 #18,683
2004 modern 189 #18,855
2005 modern 176 #19,667
2006 modern 189 #18,961
2007 modern 198 #18,600
2008 modern 196 #18,895
2009 modern 199 #19,090
2010 modern 209 #18,893
2011 modern 205 #18,965
2012 modern 218 #18,139
2013 modern 211 #18,872
2014 modern 210 #19,064
2015 modern 209 #19,018
2016 modern 206 #19,183

Geography

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Where Palombos 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 Cornwall, Chichester, Aylesbury Vale, Gannochy and Walnut Grove and IZ17. 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 Cornwall 040 Cornwall
2 Chichester 005 Chichester
3 Aylesbury Vale 013 Aylesbury Vale
4 Gannochy and Walnut Grove Perth and Kinross
5 IZ17 West Dunbartonshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Palombo

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Palombo

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

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Ageing Communities

Nationally, the Palombo surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ageing Communities, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Palombo household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Many residents are of normal retirement age or above and live in communal establishments, and there are few dependent children. The dominant property type is a mix of retirement flats and detached houses. Those in work are likely to be employed in managerial and professional occupations, and many residents are educated to degree level. Levels of owner occupation are high, but the private rental sector is also present. Rural locations predominate.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Palombo 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

Palombo is most concentrated in decile 1 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy 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

Palombo 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 Palombo 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Palombo

The surname Palombo has its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "palombo," which means "wood pigeon" or "dove." This suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname given to someone who had a resemblance to a dove or worked with doves.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Palombo can be found in historical records from southern Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania and Calabria. The name is believed to have originated in these areas, where it was likely used as a descriptive surname before becoming hereditary.

In the 13th century, a nobleman named Giacomo Palombo was mentioned in a document from the city of Naples. This is one of the earliest known records of the name in the historical context.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure bearing the Palombo surname was Girolamo Palombo, a scholar and humanist who lived in the 15th century. He was born in Salerno, Campania, and is known for his contributions to the study of classical literature and philosophy.

Another historically significant individual with the surname Palombo was Antonio Palombo, a 16th-century Italian painter from Naples. He was known for his religious artwork and frescoes adorning churches in the region.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Palombo was a prominent Italian politician and lawyer from Calabria. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in the unification movement of Italy.

The name Palombo has also been associated with various place names in Italy, such as Palombaro and Palombara, which may have derived from the surname or vice versa. These place names often refer to areas where doves or pigeons were present in abundance.

Over the centuries, the Palombo surname has spread beyond its Italian roots and can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in areas with significant Italian immigration. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in southern Italy, where it began as a descriptive name referring to the dove or pigeon.

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1881 census detail

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Palombo families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Palombo 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. Inverness-shire leads with 7 Palombos recorded in 1881 and an index of 300.43x.

County Total Index
Inverness-shire 7 300.43x
Gloucestershire 1 6.54x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Inverness in Inverness-shire leads with 7 Palombos recorded in 1881 and an index of 1186.44x.

Place Total Index
Inverness 7 1186.44x
Bristol 1 10000.00x

Top male names

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

Name Count
Jacopo 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 Palombo households.

Occupation Count
A B Seaman 1

FAQ

Palombo surname: questions and answers

How common was the Palombo surname in 1881?

In 1881, 8 people were recorded with the Palombo surname. That placed it at #32,581 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Palombo surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 206 in 2016. That gives Palombo a modern rank of #19,183.

What does the Palombo surname mean?

An Italian occupational surname referring to a person who raises or sells doves or pigeons.

What does the Palombo map show?

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