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UK surname

Romano

Derived from the Latin name "Romanus," meaning "Roman," referring to someone from Rome or of Roman descent.

In the 1881 census there were 22 people recorded with the Romano surname, ranking it #30,464 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 801, ranked #6,910, up from #30,464 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Charnwood, Lambeth and Aylesbury Vale.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Romano is 807 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 3540.9%.

1881 census count

22

Ranked #30,464

Modern count

801

2016, ranked #6,910

Peak year

2014

807 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Romano had 22 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #30,464 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 801 in 2016, ranked #6,910.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 65 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Romano surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Romano surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Romano 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 1 #34,435
1881 historical 22 #30,464
1891 historical 15 #32,956
1901 historical 59 #27,609
1911 historical 65 #26,343
1997 modern 505 #9,232
1998 modern 563 #8,758
1999 modern 580 #8,632
2000 modern 582 #8,583
2001 modern 569 #8,596
2002 modern 613 #8,331
2003 modern 620 #8,124
2004 modern 632 #8,004
2005 modern 622 #8,047
2006 modern 630 #7,995
2007 modern 652 #7,845
2008 modern 670 #7,731
2009 modern 683 #7,791
2010 modern 728 #7,556
2011 modern 738 #7,405
2012 modern 752 #7,209
2013 modern 788 #7,053
2014 modern 807 #6,947
2015 modern 791 #7,000
2016 modern 801 #6,910

Geography

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Where Romanos 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 Charnwood, Lambeth, Aylesbury Vale, Hastings and Kensington and Chelsea. 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 Charnwood 001 Charnwood
2 Lambeth 004 Lambeth
3 Aylesbury Vale 017 Aylesbury Vale
4 Hastings 011 Hastings
5 Kensington and Chelsea 003 Kensington and Chelsea

Forenames

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First names often paired with Romano

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Romano

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Romano is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

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

Romano 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

Romano falls in decile 4 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.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Romano

The surname Romano originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Latin word "Romanus," meaning "Roman" or "from Rome." This surname was likely given to individuals who lived in or near the city of Rome or were associated with the Roman Empire or culture.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Romano can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Monastery of Cava dei Tirreni in southern Italy, dating back to the 9th century. The name was also mentioned in various other Italian records and manuscripts from the 10th to 13th centuries.

The Romano surname is closely linked to the noble Romano family, who wielded significant power and influence in the Republic of Venice during the 12th and 13th centuries. Prominent members of this family include Doge Pietro Romano (1130-1205), who ruled Venice from 1182 to 1205, and his son, Doge Pietro Romano II (1172-1237).

Another notable figure with the surname Romano was Ezzelino III da Romano (1194-1259), a 13th-century Italian nobleman and military leader who ruled over the Marca Trevigiana region of northeastern Italy. He was known for his cruelty and tyrannical rule.

In the 14th century, the surname Romano was associated with the town of Romano di Lombardia, located in the province of Bergamo, northern Italy. The town's name likely derived from the Romano surname or vice versa.

Other individuals of note with the surname Romano include the Italian painter Giulio Romano (1499-1546), a prominent figure of the Renaissance and a pupil of Raphael, and the Italian composer and musician Ezio Romano (1896-1962), known for his compositions and arrangements of popular Italian songs.

The Romano surname has since spread beyond Italy and can be found in various regions around the world, particularly in areas with significant Italian immigration, such as the United States, Canada, and South America.

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1881 census detail

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Romano families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Romano 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. Surrey leads with 7 Romanos recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.70x.

County Total Index
Surrey 7 6.70x
Glamorgan 5 13.39x
Gloucestershire 3 7.13x
Hertfordshire 3 20.30x
Middlesex 2 0.93x
Lancashire 1 0.39x
Northumberland 1 3.13x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Swansea Town in Glamorgan leads with 5 Romanos recorded in 1881 and an index of 163.40x.

Place Total Index
Swansea Town 5 163.40x
Epsom 4 784.31x
Bermondsey 3 47.02x
Bristol St Michael 3 833.33x
Hertford St John 3 1363.64x
Cheetham 1 52.63x
Jesmond 1 222.22x
St Andrew Holborn 1 136.99x
St Martin In Fields 1 78.13x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 4
Ada 1
Eliza 1
Florence 1
Ida 1
Maria 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Francis 2
Joseph 2
Alfonso 1
Alphonso 1
Cesare 1
Gabriel 1
Joshep 1
Lewis 1
Mondolin 1
Pietro 1
Vincent 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 Romano households.

FAQ

Romano surname: questions and answers

How common was the Romano surname in 1881?

In 1881, 22 people were recorded with the Romano surname. That placed it at #30,464 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Romano surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 801 in 2016. That gives Romano a modern rank of #6,910.

What does the Romano surname mean?

Derived from the Latin name "Romanus," meaning "Roman," referring to someone from Rome or of Roman descent.

What does the Romano map show?

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