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UK surname

Ronchetti

An Italian surname meaning "from the region of Ronchetto".

In the 1881 census there were 34 people recorded with the Ronchetti surname, ranking it #28,837 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 181, ranked #20,955, up from #28,837 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Adur, Haringey and Cornwall.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Ronchetti is 194 in 2002. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 432.4%.

1881 census count

34

Ranked #28,837

Modern count

181

2016, ranked #20,955

Peak year

2002

194 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Ronchetti had 34 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #28,837 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 181 in 2016, ranked #20,955.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 85 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living.

Ronchetti surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Ronchetti surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Ronchetti 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 31 #27,734
1861 historical 23 #31,039
1881 historical 34 #28,837
1891 historical 68 #28,300
1901 historical 78 #25,500
1911 historical 85 #24,322
1997 modern 175 #19,161
1998 modern 178 #19,452
1999 modern 180 #19,454
2000 modern 169 #20,199
2001 modern 175 #19,484
2002 modern 194 #18,651
2003 modern 181 #19,277
2004 modern 180 #19,424
2005 modern 176 #19,667
2006 modern 177 #19,738
2007 modern 176 #20,028
2008 modern 177 #20,169
2009 modern 186 #19,946
2010 modern 179 #20,886
2011 modern 177 #20,874
2012 modern 178 #20,758
2013 modern 184 #20,643
2014 modern 185 #20,739
2015 modern 175 #21,372
2016 modern 181 #20,955

Geography

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Where Ronchettis 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 Adur, Haringey, Cornwall and Exeter. 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 Adur 005 Adur
2 Haringey 007 Haringey
3 Cornwall 012 Cornwall
4 Exeter 012 Exeter
5 Exeter 013 Exeter

Forenames

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First names often paired with Ronchetti

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Ronchetti

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

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living

Nationally, the Ronchetti surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Ronchetti household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Families with resident dependent children (but not students) are common. Established family groups and White ethnicity predominate, as do individuals born in the UK. They are more likely than the Supergroup average to have been resident in their terraced, semi-detached, or detached houses for more than one year. Levels of multiple car ownership are high. Properties are owned and typically have surplus living space. Associate professionals and administrative occupations are prevalent, and parents are likely to be in middle age or approaching retirement. Educational attainment is above the Supergroup average. Scattered developments and concentrations are found in many small towns.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Ronchetti 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

Ronchetti 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.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Ronchetti falls in decile 6 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.

6
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Ronchetti

The surname Ronchetti is of Italian origin, with roots tracing back to the regions of northern Italy, particularly the Alpine regions. Its derivation is believed to stem from the Italian word "ronca," which refers to a type of hoe or mattock used for clearing and tilling land, indicating a connection to agricultural or rural occupations.

The earliest recorded instances of the Ronchetti surname can be found in historical documents dating back to the 13th century, such as land registry records and parish archives. One notable example is the mention of a family bearing this name in the "Codice Diplomatico Padovano," a collection of diplomatic documents from the city of Padua, dating back to 1272.

During the Renaissance period, the Ronchetti name gained prominence with the birth of Gianmaria Ronchetti (1505-1578), a renowned architect and sculptor from Verona. His most significant work is the design of the Chiesa di San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice, which showcases his mastery of Renaissance architectural styles.

In the 18th century, Domenico Ronchetti (1738-1818), a mathematician and astronomer from Milan, made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics. His treatises on the motion of celestial bodies and the calculation of planetary orbits were highly regarded by his contemporaries.

Another notable figure was Gioacchino Ronchetti (1770-1834), an Italian composer and music theorist from Modena. He is renowned for his operas, such as "L'incendio di Vallombrosa" and "Il disertore per amore," which were widely performed in the early 19th century.

The Ronchetti name also found its way into the literary world with the birth of Fabio Ronchetti (1896-1976), an Italian poet and essayist. His collection of poems, "Frammenti di vita," published in 1922, garnered critical acclaim for its vivid portrayal of rural life in northern Italy.

Throughout history, the Ronchetti surname has been associated with various localities and place names, such as Ronchetto, a commune in the province of Novara, and Ronchetti, a village in the province of Trento, further emphasizing its roots in the northern Italian regions.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Ronchetti families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Ronchetti 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. Middlesex leads with 11 Ronchettis recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.22x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 11 3.22x
Devon 10 14.08x
Durham 7 6.90x
Lancashire 3 0.74x
Yorkshire 2 0.59x
Cornwall 1 2.59x
Lanarkshire 1 0.91x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Exeter St Sidwell in Devon leads with 10 Ronchettis recorded in 1881 and an index of 613.50x.

Place Total Index
Exeter St Sidwell 10 613.50x
Stockton On Tees 7 143.15x
Bethnal Green London 4 26.99x
Clerkenwell London 4 49.69x
Parr 3 206.90x
St Andrew Holborn 3 258.62x
Scarborough 2 65.15x
Govan 1 3.66x
Madron Penzance 1 71.43x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Elizabeth 3
Jane 2
Mary 2
Amelia 1
Emily 1
Jessie 1
Lilian 1
Louise 1
Maude 1
Susan 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Frederick 2
Joseph 2
Thomas 2
Andrea 1
Chas. 1
Dietre 1
Edward 1
Filippe 1
Francis 1
Frank 1
Fredk.W. 1
Jos. 1
Rocco 1
Vittorio 1
William 1
Wm. 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 Ronchetti households.

FAQ

Ronchetti surname: questions and answers

How common was the Ronchetti surname in 1881?

In 1881, 34 people were recorded with the Ronchetti surname. That placed it at #28,837 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Ronchetti surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 181 in 2016. That gives Ronchetti a modern rank of #20,955.

What does the Ronchetti surname mean?

An Italian surname meaning "from the region of Ronchetto".

What does the Ronchetti map show?

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