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UK surname

Ruggeri

An Italian occupational surname referring to a maker or seller of rugs or blankets.

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Ruggeri surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 110, ranked #29,225, up from #34,027 in 1881.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Ruggeri is 112 in 2011. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 10900.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

110

2016, ranked #29,225

Peak year

2011

112 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • Ruggeri had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 110 in 2016, ranked #29,225.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 3 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Ruggeri surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Ruggeri surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Ruggeri 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 1 #34,027
1891 historical 3 #34,257
1901 historical 2 #34,263
1911 historical 2 #34,020
1997 modern 88 #28,611
1998 modern 81 #29,849
1999 modern 81 #30,037
2000 modern 84 #29,706
2001 modern 88 #29,056
2002 modern 88 #29,534
2003 modern 95 #28,536
2004 modern 97 #28,455
2005 modern 98 #28,325
2006 modern 100 #28,283
2007 modern 106 #27,722
2008 modern 103 #28,519
2009 modern 98 #29,906
2010 modern 110 #28,666
2011 modern 112 #28,117
2012 modern 107 #29,017
2013 modern 111 #28,856
2014 modern 109 #29,452
2015 modern 110 #29,157
2016 modern 110 #29,225

Geography

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Where Ruggeris 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 Auchinleck, Lewisham, Powys, Islington and Sutton. 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 Auchinleck East Ayrshire
2 Lewisham 015 Lewisham
3 Powys 006 Powys
4 Islington 012 Islington
5 Sutton 011 Sutton

Forenames

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First names often paired with Ruggeri

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Ruggeri

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

Ruggeri 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

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

Meaning and origin of Ruggeri

The surname "RUGGERI" originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "ruggero," which means "famous spear" or "renowned with a spear." This name is believed to have been initially used as a nickname or a descriptive name for a skilled warrior or soldier.

The earliest known records of the surname date back to the 12th century in various regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Lombardy, and Emilia-Romagna. It is likely that the name was adopted by families associated with military service or those who had distinguished themselves in battle.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in several historical documents, such as the "Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis," which recorded land transactions and legal agreements in the region of Campania. One notable mention was of a certain "Ruggeri de Caserta" in 1235, who was a landowner in the area.

During the Renaissance period, the surname gained prominence with several notable individuals bearing the name. One of the earliest recorded examples was Giovanni Battista Ruggeri (1675-1742), an Italian painter and engraver from Bologna, known for his religious works and etchings.

In the 18th century, Antonio Ruggeri (1724-1792) was a renowned violin maker from Cremona, Italy. He was part of the prestigious Cremonese school of violin making and is highly regarded for his exquisite craftsmanship and contribution to the art of instrument-making.

Another significant figure was Carlo Ruggeri (1848-1920), an Italian architect and engineer who designed several important buildings in Milan, including the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, one of the world's oldest shopping malls.

In the 20th century, Guido Ruggeri (1915-2003) was a prominent Italian film director and screenwriter known for his neorealist films, such as "La Fortuna di Essere Donna" (1956) and "Le Diciottenni" (1958).

Additionally, the surname has been associated with various place names and locations throughout Italy, such as the town of Ruggeri in the province of Salerno and the village of Ruggeri in the province of Catanzaro.

Overall, the surname "RUGGERI" has a rich history rooted in medieval Italy, with connections to military service, artistic endeavors, architecture, and filmmaking. It continues to be a prominent surname in Italy and among Italian diaspora communities worldwide.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Ruggeri families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Ruggeri 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. Kent leads with 1 Ruggeris recorded in 1881 and an index of 30.40x.

County Total Index
Kent 1 30.40x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Dover St Mary Virgin in Kent leads with 1 Ruggeris recorded in 1881 and an index of 3333.33x.

Place Total Index
Dover St Mary Virgin 1 3333.33x

Top male names

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

Name Count
Giacomo 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 Ruggeri households.

Occupation Count
Sailor 1

FAQ

Ruggeri surname: questions and answers

How common was the Ruggeri surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Ruggeri surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Ruggeri surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 110 in 2016. That gives Ruggeri a modern rank of #29,225.

What does the Ruggeri surname mean?

An Italian occupational surname referring to a maker or seller of rugs or blankets.

What does the Ruggeri map show?

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