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UK surname

Piazza

An Italian occupational surname referring to someone who lived or worked in a town square or market.

In the 1881 census there were 6 people recorded with the Piazza surname, ranking it #32,926 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 199, ranked #19,653, up from #32,926 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Kettering, Elmbridge and Broxbourne.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Piazza is 202 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 3216.7%.

1881 census count

6

Ranked #32,926

Modern count

199

2016, ranked #19,653

Peak year

2014

202 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Piazza had 6 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,926 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 199 in 2016, ranked #19,653.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 11 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Outer Suburbs.

Piazza surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Piazza surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Piazza 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 2 #34,135
1881 historical 6 #32,926
1891 historical 2 #34,436
1901 historical 10 #33,026
1911 historical 11 #32,463
1997 modern 124 #23,669
1998 modern 143 #22,317
1999 modern 145 #22,305
2000 modern 139 #22,855
2001 modern 143 #22,133
2002 modern 145 #22,392
2003 modern 157 #21,026
2004 modern 156 #21,261
2005 modern 161 #20,799
2006 modern 175 #19,850
2007 modern 180 #19,745
2008 modern 192 #19,143
2009 modern 180 #20,341
2010 modern 189 #20,171
2011 modern 188 #20,067
2012 modern 180 #20,606
2013 modern 196 #19,790
2014 modern 202 #19,575
2015 modern 198 #19,714
2016 modern 199 #19,653

Geography

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Where Piazzas 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 Kettering, Elmbridge, Broxbourne, East Staffordshire and Solihull. 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 Kettering 004 Kettering
2 Elmbridge 007 Elmbridge
3 Broxbourne 002 Broxbourne
4 East Staffordshire 011 East Staffordshire
5 Solihull 028 Solihull

Forenames

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First names often paired with Piazza

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Piazza

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

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Outer Suburbs

Nationally, the Piazza surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Outer Suburbs, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Piazza household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods are found on the outer edges of many towns and cities. Many residents were born outside the UK. Indian ethnic group representation is high. There are high numbers of families with dependent children aged 5 to 14. Incidences of disability and of provision of unpaid care are low. Neighbourhoods provide a mix of detached housing and flats, and terraced housing is not uncommon. Levels of overcrowding are low and homeownership rates are high. Professional and managerial occupations are prevalent: unemployment is low and education to degree level is the norm.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Piazza 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

Piazza 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

Piazza 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.

10
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Piazza

The surname Piazza is of Italian origin, derived from the Italian word "piazza" meaning "town square" or "public open space." It is believed to have originated in the Middle Ages, likely as a locational surname given to individuals who lived near or worked in a town square or marketplace.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Piazza can be found in historical records from the 13th century in the city of Florence, Italy. These records mention individuals with the surname Piazza residing in the city during this time period.

In the 14th century, the surname Piazza appeared in various manuscripts and documents from the Italian city-states, such as Venice and Genoa. It is possible that the name was initially associated with merchants or tradespeople who conducted business in the town squares or marketplaces.

The Piazza surname has been found in various historical records throughout Italy, such as tax rolls, census records, and legal documents. Some notable individuals with the surname Piazza include:

1. Calisto Piazza (1548-1620), an Italian painter and architect active in the late Renaissance period. 2. Giovanni Battista Piazza (1647-1708), an Italian mathematician and astronomer known for his contributions to the field of calculus. 3. Antonio Piazza (1742-1823), an Italian composer and violinist who worked in the Baroque and Classical periods. 4. Vittorio Emanuele Piazza (1826-1888), an Italian politician and statesman who served as the Minister of Education and later as the Minister of Foreign Affairs. 5. Francesco Piazza (1870-1938), an Italian artist and sculptor known for his works depicting scenes from Roman life and mythology.

The surname Piazza is also associated with several place names in Italy, such as Piazza Armerina, a town in the province of Enna, Sicily, and Piazza al Serchio, a municipality in the province of Lucca, Tuscany.

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1881 census detail

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Piazza families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Piazza 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 6 Piazzas recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.27x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 6 10.27x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Andrew Holborn in Middlesex leads with 5 Piazzas recorded in 1881 and an index of 2500.00x.

Place Total Index
St Andrew Holborn 5 2500.00x
St George Bloomsbury 1 294.12x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Alice 1
Emma 1
Magdalena 1
Rosa 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Iqucoms 1
Martin 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 Piazza households.

FAQ

Piazza surname: questions and answers

How common was the Piazza surname in 1881?

In 1881, 6 people were recorded with the Piazza surname. That placed it at #32,926 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Piazza surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 199 in 2016. That gives Piazza a modern rank of #19,653.

What does the Piazza surname mean?

An Italian occupational surname referring to someone who lived or worked in a town square or market.

What does the Piazza map show?

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