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UK surname

Santini

An Italian occupational surname referring to a saint-maker or someone who carved religious statues.

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Santini surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 148, ranked #23,958, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Tunbridge Wells, Ealing and Longstone and Saughton.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Santini is 151 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 14700.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

148

2016, ranked #23,958

Peak year

2010

151 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Santini had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 148 in 2016, ranked #23,958.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 11 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Santini surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Santini surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Santini 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
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1901 historical 11 #32,907
1911 historical 8 #32,903
1997 modern 88 #28,611
1998 modern 100 #27,619
1999 modern 101 #27,617
2000 modern 100 #27,695
2001 modern 102 #27,093
2002 modern 107 #26,849
2003 modern 101 #27,561
2004 modern 113 #25,999
2005 modern 116 #25,564
2006 modern 134 #23,590
2007 modern 144 #22,804
2008 modern 146 #22,822
2009 modern 139 #24,161
2010 modern 151 #23,377
2011 modern 139 #24,507
2012 modern 139 #24,485
2013 modern 141 #24,670
2014 modern 148 #24,075
2015 modern 146 #24,148
2016 modern 148 #23,958

Geography

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Where Santinis 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 Tunbridge Wells, Ealing, Longstone and Saughton, West Calder and Polbeth and Camden. 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 Tunbridge Wells 011 Tunbridge Wells
2 Ealing 040 Ealing
3 Longstone and Saughton City of Edinburgh
4 West Calder and Polbeth West Lothian
5 Camden 010 Camden

Forenames

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First names often paired with Santini

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Santini

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

Santini 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

Santini falls in decile 9 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

9
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Santini 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.

8
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Santini

The surname Santini is of Italian origin, derived from the name Santi, which means "saints" in Italian. It is believed that the name originated in the early medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century, when it was common for individuals to be identified by their place of origin, occupation, or personal characteristics.

The name Santini is thought to have originated in various regions of Italy, particularly in Tuscany and Umbria, where it is still prevalent today. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical documents and records from these regions.

One of the earliest known references to the name Santini can be traced back to the 14th century, when a certain Giovanni Santini was mentioned in the records of the city of Siena in Tuscany. Another notable early example is that of Francesco Santini, a renowned painter and architect from the town of Cortona, who lived from 1440 to 1508.

In the 15th century, the name Santini appeared in the records of the town of Perugia in Umbria, where a family of that name was prominent and held positions of influence. One member of this family, Giulio Santini (1508-1591), was a renowned jurist and legal scholar.

Over the centuries, the name Santini has been associated with various notable individuals from different fields. One notable figure was Giuseppe Santini (1787-1866), an Italian composer and music theorist who made significant contributions to the development of opera and orchestral music.

Another prominent individual with the Santini surname was Giovanni Santini (1786-1877), an Italian architect and engineer who was responsible for the design and construction of several important buildings and infrastructure projects in Rome and other parts of Italy.

In the 20th century, several individuals with the Santini surname achieved recognition in various fields. One example is Roberto Santini (1928-2017), an Italian filmmaker and screenwriter who was known for his work in the neorealist and avant-garde cinema movements.

Additionally, Giancarlo Santini (1936-2022) was an Italian football player and manager who had a successful career playing for and coaching various clubs in Italy and abroad.

The surname Santini has also been associated with notable individuals in other fields, such as science, literature, and politics, further solidifying its place in the annals of Italian history and culture.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Santini families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Santini 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 1 Santinis recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.37x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 1 10.37x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St George Hanover in Middlesex leads with 1 Santinis recorded in 1881 and an index of 769.23x.

Place Total Index
St George Hanover 1 769.23x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Marie 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 Santini households.

Occupation Count
Domestic Serv Ladysmaid 1

FAQ

Santini surname: questions and answers

How common was the Santini surname in 1881?

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

How common is the Santini surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 148 in 2016. That gives Santini a modern rank of #23,958.

What does the Santini surname mean?

An Italian occupational surname referring to a saint-maker or someone who carved religious statues.

What does the Santini map show?

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