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UK surname

Pompa

Derived from the Italian word "pompa," meaning "pomp" or "splendor," likely referring to a pompous or showy person.

In the 1881 census there were 4 people recorded with the Pompa surname, ranking it #33,288 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 176, ranked #21,298, up from #33,288 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Bradford, Lincoln and Carmarthenshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Pompa is 176 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 4300.0%.

1881 census count

4

Ranked #33,288

Modern count

176

2016, ranked #21,298

Peak year

2016

176 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Pompa had 4 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,288 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 176 in 2016, ranked #21,298.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 32 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Pompa surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Pompa surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Pompa 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 4 #33,288
1891 historical 13 #33,099
1901 historical 30 #30,724
1911 historical 32 #29,838
1997 modern 59 #31,734
1998 modern 67 #31,282
1999 modern 66 #31,509
2000 modern 60 #32,124
2001 modern 57 #32,275
2002 modern 62 #32,214
2003 modern 65 #31,979
2004 modern 74 #31,306
2005 modern 69 #32,007
2006 modern 80 #31,149
2007 modern 84 #31,067
2008 modern 88 #30,857
2009 modern 95 #30,393
2010 modern 109 #28,831
2011 modern 113 #27,967
2012 modern 144 #23,902
2013 modern 164 #22,236
2014 modern 169 #22,006
2015 modern 167 #22,066
2016 modern 176 #21,298

Geography

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Where Pompas 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 Bradford, Lincoln, Carmarthenshire and Swansea. 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 Bradford 007 Bradford
2 Bradford 008 Bradford
3 Lincoln 006 Lincoln
4 Carmarthenshire 017 Carmarthenshire
5 Swansea 003 Swansea

Forenames

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First names often paired with Pompa

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Pompa

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

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students

Nationally, the Pompa surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Pompa household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Married couples with dependent children are common in this Group, with many parents born in Africa or the EU. The representation of residents amongst different ethnic minority groups is high, particularly for individuals of Pakistani ethnic group. For many residents, English is not their main language, and affiliation to Christian religions is less common. Privately rented terrace properties predominate and levels of overcrowding are high. Part time work is common, with many employed in elementary occupations and sales and customer services. There are also many students living within these areas, and overall unemployment levels are high.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Pompa 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

Pompa 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

Pompa falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more 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 Pompa is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 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 Pompa, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Pompa

The surname Pompa is of Italian origin, with the earliest recorded examples dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "pompa," which means "pomp" or "splendor." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who exhibited a pompous or ostentatious manner.

Records from the medieval period show that the Pompa family was well-established in the region of Tuscany, particularly in the cities of Florence and Siena. One of the earliest documented references to the name can be found in a 1289 manuscript from the Archivio di Stato di Firenze, which mentions a certain "Guido Pompa" as a merchant in Florence.

During the Renaissance era, the Pompa name gained prominence with several notable figures. In the 15th century, Giovanni Pompa (1430-1498) was a renowned painter and frescoist who worked extensively in the churches and palaces of Rome. His most celebrated works can be found in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel, where he assisted in the decoration of the chapel's walls.

Another notable bearer of the Pompa name was Girolamo Pompa (1505-1572), a skilled architect and engineer from Verona. He is credited with the design and construction of several important buildings in his hometown, including the Palazzo della Gran Guardia and the Chiesa di San Giorgio in Braida.

In the realm of literature, the Pompa surname is associated with Francesco Pompa (1657-1733), an Italian poet and playwright from Naples. His most famous work, "La Posillicheata," is a satirical play that pokes fun at the Neapolitan dialect and customs of the time.

Moving forward to the 19th century, Raffaele Pompa (1819-1892) was a prominent Italian politician and statesman from the region of Molise. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a significant role in the unification of Italy under the House of Savoy.

Another notable figure with the Pompa surname was Alessandro Pompa (1884-1965), an Italian-American sculptor and artist. Born in Naples, he immigrated to the United States in the early 20th century and gained recognition for his public monuments and sculptures, many of which can be found in cities across the United States.

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1881 census detail

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Pompa families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Pompa 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. Hampshire leads with 4 Pompas recorded in 1881 and an index of 50.25x.

County Total Index
Hampshire 4 50.25x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Portsmouth in Hampshire leads with 4 Pompas recorded in 1881 and an index of 2222.22x.

Place Total Index
Portsmouth 4 2222.22x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Angela 1
Prudence 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Guiseppe 2

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 Pompa households.

Occupation Count
Travelling Musician 2

FAQ

Pompa surname: questions and answers

How common was the Pompa surname in 1881?

In 1881, 4 people were recorded with the Pompa surname. That placed it at #33,288 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Pompa surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 176 in 2016. That gives Pompa a modern rank of #21,298.

What does the Pompa surname mean?

Derived from the Italian word "pompa," meaning "pomp" or "splendor," likely referring to a pompous or showy person.

What does the Pompa map show?

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