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UK surname

Pini

An Italian surname derived from the plural form of "pino" meaning pine trees.

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Pini surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 178, ranked #21,160, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Barnet, Lewisham and Maldon.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Pini is 217 in 2002. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 17700.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

178

2016, ranked #21,160

Peak year

2002

217 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Pini had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 178 in 2016, ranked #21,160.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 24 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Pini surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Pini surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Pini 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
1851 historical 6 #32,278
1861 historical 3 #33,861
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1891 historical 4 #34,098
1901 historical 15 #32,383
1911 historical 24 #30,800
1997 modern 209 #17,157
1998 modern 206 #17,796
1999 modern 211 #17,662
2000 modern 215 #17,388
2001 modern 212 #17,324
2002 modern 217 #17,388
2003 modern 216 #17,229
2004 modern 212 #17,540
2005 modern 212 #17,473
2006 modern 205 #18,005
2007 modern 204 #18,251
2008 modern 198 #18,753
2009 modern 198 #19,145
2010 modern 211 #18,774
2011 modern 199 #19,346
2012 modern 178 #20,758
2013 modern 190 #20,201
2014 modern 185 #20,739
2015 modern 181 #20,934
2016 modern 178 #21,160

Geography

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Where Pinis 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 Barnet, Lewisham, Maldon and Pembrokeshire. 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 Barnet 020 Barnet
2 Lewisham 008 Lewisham
3 Barnet 012 Barnet
4 Maldon 002 Maldon
5 Pembrokeshire 010 Pembrokeshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Pini

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Pini

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

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

Professional Periphery

Within London, Pini is most associated with areas classed as Professional Periphery, 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

These neighbourhoods predominantly house residents aged 45+, with many aged 85+. Most employed residents work in senior roles, and relatively few work in unskilled jobs. Terraced housing is comparatively rare, but communal living is more common. More residents identify as of Indian ethnicity and more affiliate with non-Christian religions. Disability levels are below the Supergroup average.

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

Pini 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

Pini 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 Pini 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 Pini, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Pini

The surname PINI originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian word "pino," meaning pine tree. This suggests that the name may have been initially an occupational surname for someone who worked with pine trees or lived near a pine forest.

The earliest known record of the PINI surname dates back to the 13th century in the city of Bologna, Italy. In a document from 1275, a man named Giovanni Pini is mentioned as a witness to a land transaction. This indicates that the surname was already established and in use by that time.

In the 14th century, the PINI family gained prominence in the city of Siena, Italy. One notable member was Cristofano Pini, a wealthy merchant and banker who lived from 1310 to 1378. He is credited with establishing the Pini family as one of the most influential in Siena during the Renaissance period.

The PINI surname also has ties to the town of Pienza, located in the Tuscan region of Italy. This town was formerly known as Corsignano, and it was the birthplace of Enea Silvio Piccolomini, who later became Pope Pius II. In 1462, Pope Pius II had Corsignano rebuilt and renamed it Pienza, which means "the city of Pius" in Italian. It is possible that some branches of the PINI family were originally from this area and may have taken their surname from the town's name.

Another notable figure with the PINI surname was Francesca Pini, born in 1594 in Florence, Italy. She was a renowned painter during the Baroque period and was particularly skilled in portraiture. Her works can be found in various museums and galleries throughout Italy.

In the 19th century, a prominent Italian politician named Ermenegildo Pini lived from 1825 to 1898. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was a strong advocate for the unification of Italy during the Risorgimento movement.

Throughout history, the PINI surname has been present in various regions of Italy, reflecting the widespread distribution of this family name. While the name may have originated as an occupational surname, it has since become a well-established Italian surname with a rich historical background.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Pini families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Pini 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. Glamorgan leads with 1 Pinis recorded in 1881 and an index of 59.52x.

County Total Index
Glamorgan 1 59.52x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Cardiff St Mary in Glamorgan leads with 1 Pinis recorded in 1881 and an index of 1111.11x.

Place Total Index
Cardiff St Mary 1 1111.11x

Top male names

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

Name Count
Prossero 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 Pini households.

Occupation Count
Apprentice 1

FAQ

Pini surname: questions and answers

How common was the Pini surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Pini surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Pini surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 178 in 2016. That gives Pini a modern rank of #21,160.

What does the Pini surname mean?

An Italian surname derived from the plural form of "pino" meaning pine trees.

What does the Pini map show?

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