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UK surname

Pozzi

An Italian surname derived from the word "pozzo" meaning a water well or pit.

In the 1881 census there were 71 people recorded with the Pozzi surname, ranking it #23,517 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 117, ranked #28,033, down from #23,517 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Glenrothes Macedonia and Tanshall, Gwynedd and Stratford-on-Avon.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Pozzi is 132 in 2003. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 64.8%.

1881 census count

71

Ranked #23,517

Modern count

117

2016, ranked #28,033

Peak year

2003

132 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Pozzi had 71 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #23,517 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 117 in 2016, ranked #28,033.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 83 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Pozzi surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Pozzi surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Pozzi 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 42 #25,706
1861 historical 26 #30,677
1881 historical 71 #23,517
1891 historical 75 #27,414
1901 historical 83 #24,900
1911 historical 56 #27,216
1997 modern 102 #26,638
1998 modern 114 #25,589
1999 modern 111 #26,182
2000 modern 112 #25,978
2001 modern 113 #25,489
2002 modern 127 #24,267
2003 modern 132 #23,459
2004 modern 130 #23,902
2005 modern 118 #25,301
2006 modern 108 #27,015
2007 modern 109 #27,253
2008 modern 116 #26,510
2009 modern 122 #26,220
2010 modern 128 #26,036
2011 modern 129 #25,673
2012 modern 112 #28,174
2013 modern 112 #28,675
2014 modern 124 #27,049
2015 modern 120 #27,561
2016 modern 117 #28,033

Geography

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Where Pozzis 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 Glenrothes Macedonia and Tanshall, Gwynedd, Stratford-on-Avon and Glenrothes Balgeddie and Town Park. 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 Glenrothes Macedonia and Tanshall Fife
2 Gwynedd 014 Gwynedd
3 Gwynedd 012 Gwynedd
4 Stratford-on-Avon 011 Stratford-on-Avon
5 Glenrothes Balgeddie and Town Park Fife

Forenames

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First names often paired with Pozzi

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Pozzi

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

Central Connected Professionals and Managers

Group

Senior Professionals

Within London, Pozzi is most associated with areas classed as Senior Professionals, part of Central Connected Professionals and Managers. 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 very central neighbourhoods house residents whose ages are more skewed towards older age cohorts than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Few households have young children. Rates of illness are low. Indian ethnicity is rare compared to the Supergroup mean. Property under occupation is more common, despite the centrality of neighbourhoods, and more residents live in communal establishments than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Adult residents of these neighbourhoods are typically aged 25 to 44, working full-time in professional, managerial or associate professional occupations. There are few families with dependent children. The predominantly Inner London neighbourhoods have an international character, including many residents born elsewhere in Europe alongside high numbers of individuals identifying as of Chinese ethnicity. Many individuals are never married, childless and/or living alone. Above average numbers of individuals, likely to be full-time students, live in communal establishments. Elsewhere, privately rented flats are the dominant housing type. Residents of these areas are well-qualified, with a significant number holding Level 4 or above qualifications. There is a correspondingly high level of individuals employed full-time in professional, managerial and associated professional or technical occupations. Employing industries are financial, real estate, professional, administration, and, to a lesser degree, transport and communications. Unemployment is uncommon.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Pozzi 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

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

Meaning and origin of Pozzi

The surname Pozzi has its origins in Italy, specifically in the northern regions of Lombardy and Piedmont. It can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "pozzo," which means "well" or "cistern." This suggests that the name may have originally been an occupational surname referring to someone who lived near or maintained a well.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Pozzi appears in a document from the city of Milan in the year 1221, where a certain "Guido de Pozzi" is mentioned. In the 13th century, the name was also found in records from the city of Pavia, indicating its presence in different parts of northern Italy.

The name Pozzi has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest was Girolamo Pozzi (c. 1450-1508), a renowned Italian physician and professor of medicine at the University of Padua. Another prominent figure was Gian Battista Pozzi (1591-1662), an Italian architect and engineer who worked on various projects in Milan and other cities.

In the 19th century, the name gained further recognition with individuals such as Carlo Pozzi (1853-1905), an Italian architect and urban planner who contributed to the design of several landmarks in Milan. Additionally, Eugenio Pozzi (1871-1946) was an Italian sculptor and medalist whose works can be found in various museums and public spaces.

One of the most famous Pozzis was Raffaele Pozzi (1857-1935), an Italian painter and sculptor known for his religious and historical works. His artworks can be found in numerous churches and museums across Italy, including the Vatican Museums.

It is worth noting that the surname Pozzi may have variations or alternate spellings in different regions of Italy, such as Pozz, Pozzo, or Pozza. Additionally, the name may have been influenced by or derived from place names related to wells or cisterns, such as the town of Pozzo d'Adda in Lombardy.

Overall, the surname Pozzi has a rich history deeply rooted in northern Italy, with its origins likely stemming from an occupational connection to wells or cisterns. Over the centuries, it has been borne by various notable individuals in fields ranging from medicine and architecture to art and sculpture.

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1881 census detail

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Pozzi families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Pozzi 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. Lancashire leads with 17 Pozzis recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.07x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 17 2.07x
Caernarfonshire 15 53.57x
Middlesex 13 1.88x
Morayshire 10 92.94x
Aberdeenshire 8 12.48x
Lanarkshire 7 3.13x
Devon 1 0.69x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Elgin in Morayshire leads with 10 Pozzis recorded in 1881 and an index of 478.47x.

Place Total Index
Elgin 10 478.47x
Bangor 9 333.33x
Liverpool 8 16.03x
Longside 7 909.09x
Bryncroes 5 2500.00x
Govan 5 9.03x
Shoreditch London 5 16.66x
St Pancras London 5 8.97x
West Derby 4 16.64x
Castleton 3 36.59x
Barony 2 3.53x
Aberdeen Old Machar 1 7.47x
Christ Church Newgate 1 312.50x
Crumpsall 1 51.55x
Fulwood 1 112.36x
Ilfracombe 1 67.57x
Llanbeblig 1 35.21x
St Giles In Fields 1 41.84x
St Marylebone London 1 2.70x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Ellen 2
Emma 2
Martha 2
Mary 2
Alice 1
Annie 1
Catherine 1
Clara 1
Eleanor 1
Eliza 1
Elizth. 1
Jessie 1
Kate 1
Lavinia 1
Lucy 1
Margt. 1

Top male names

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

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 Pozzi households.

FAQ

Pozzi surname: questions and answers

How common was the Pozzi surname in 1881?

In 1881, 71 people were recorded with the Pozzi surname. That placed it at #23,517 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Pozzi surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 117 in 2016. That gives Pozzi a modern rank of #28,033.

What does the Pozzi surname mean?

An Italian surname derived from the word "pozzo" meaning a water well or pit.

What does the Pozzi map show?

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