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UK surname

Re

An Italian occupational surname referring to someone who was a king or acted in a regal manner.

In the 1881 census there were 19 people recorded with the Re surname, ranking it #30,872 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 142, ranked #24,625, up from #30,872 in 1881.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Re is 142 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 647.4%.

1881 census count

19

Ranked #30,872

Modern count

142

2016, ranked #24,625

Peak year

2016

142 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Re had 19 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #30,872 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 142 in 2016, ranked #24,625.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 19 in 1881.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Suburban Professionals.

Re surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Re surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Re 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 2 #33,133
1881 historical 19 #30,872
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1997 modern 76 #29,997
1998 modern 76 #30,386
1999 modern 77 #30,427
2000 modern 82 #29,922
2001 modern 74 #30,600
2002 modern 78 #30,601
2003 modern 73 #31,186
2004 modern 70 #31,681
2005 modern 68 #32,097
2006 modern 76 #31,633
2007 modern 73 #32,287
2008 modern 75 #32,373
2009 modern 86 #31,612
2010 modern 89 #31,745
2011 modern 89 #31,659
2012 modern 100 #30,258
2013 modern 115 #28,176
2014 modern 128 #26,490
2015 modern 133 #25,729
2016 modern 142 #24,625

Geography

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Where Res 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 Tameside, Broxbourne and Powys. 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 Tameside 013 Tameside
2 Tameside 002 Tameside
3 Broxbourne 002 Broxbourne
4 Powys 009 Powys
5 Tameside 007 Tameside

Forenames

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First names often paired with Re

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Re

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

Suburban Professionals

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

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Group profile

Employment in this Group is typically in managerial and professional occupations, and education to degree level is common. Residents are typically of working age, many of whom identify with an Indian ethnicity. Households are unlikely to be of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities, and English is not the main language used in some households. This Group is found on the outskirts of most conurbations as well as in the suburbs of some free-standing towns.

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

Central Connected Professionals and Managers

Group

Senior Professionals

Within London, Re 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

Re is most concentrated in decile 9 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.

9
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Re falls in decile 2 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.

2
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Re 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.

9
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Re

The surname "Re" has its origins in Italy, where it first emerged in the early medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "rex," meaning "king," suggesting that the name may have originally been associated with someone who held a position of authority or had some connection to royalty.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Re" can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Campania region of Italy, dating back to the 9th century. The name also appears in various other historical records and manuscripts from southern Italy during the Middle Ages.

In the 11th century, a notable figure bearing the name "Re" was Guglielmo Re, a prominent nobleman and military leader from the city of Salerno. He played a significant role in the Norman conquest of southern Italy and was instrumental in the establishment of the Kingdom of Sicily.

Another influential figure with the surname "Re" was Pietro Re, a respected jurist and legal scholar who lived in the 13th century. He served as a judge in the city of Naples and was known for his expertise in Roman law.

During the Renaissance period, the name "Re" gained further prominence with the rise of the Re family, a noble clan from the town of Rezzato in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. Several members of this family held important positions in the courts of various Italian city-states.

One notable member of the Re family was Girolamo Re, born in 1484, who served as a diplomat and ambassador for the Duchy of Milan. He was also a patron of the arts and commissioned works from renowned artists of the time, including Leonardo da Vinci.

In the 16th century, another individual with the surname "Re" who left a lasting impact was Raffaello Re, a renowned architect from the city of Genoa. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings, including the Church of San Giorgio in Genoa, which is considered a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture.

Throughout history, the surname "Re" has been found in various regions of Italy, including the northern regions of Lombardy and Piedmont, as well as in the southern regions of Campania and Sicily. It has also been associated with several place names, such as Rezzato, a town in the province of Brescia, and the island of Isola del Re, located in the Gulf of Naples.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Re families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Re 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 1 Res recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.37x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 1 4.37x
Middlesex 1 5.19x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Liverpool in Lancashire leads with 1 Res recorded in 1881 and an index of 71.94x.

Place Total Index
Liverpool 1 71.94x
St Pancras London 1 64.52x

Top male names

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

Name Count
Geovarni 1
Pietro 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 Re households.

Occupation Count
Farmer 1
Professor Of Music 1

FAQ

Re surname: questions and answers

How common was the Re surname in 1881?

In 1881, 19 people were recorded with the Re surname. That placed it at #30,872 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Re surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 142 in 2016. That gives Re a modern rank of #24,625.

What does the Re surname mean?

An Italian occupational surname referring to someone who was a king or acted in a regal manner.

What does the Re map show?

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