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UK surname

Santoro

An Italian occupational surname referring to a saint-maker or sculptor of religious figures.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Kettering, Sandwell and Peterborough.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Santoro is 266 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

263

2016, ranked #16,210

Peak year

2015

266 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 263 in 2016, ranked #16,210.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 7 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Santoro surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Santoro surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Santoro 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
1901 historical 7 #33,435
1997 modern 141 #21,941
1998 modern 156 #21,144
1999 modern 171 #20,072
2000 modern 176 #19,698
2001 modern 174 #19,562
2002 modern 186 #19,150
2003 modern 206 #17,799
2004 modern 216 #17,331
2005 modern 222 #16,983
2006 modern 222 #17,092
2007 modern 224 #17,193
2008 modern 233 #16,885
2009 modern 234 #17,194
2010 modern 259 #16,386
2011 modern 256 #16,383
2012 modern 248 #16,618
2013 modern 253 #16,642
2014 modern 262 #16,380
2015 modern 266 #16,105
2016 modern 263 #16,210

Geography

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Where Santoros 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 Kettering, Sandwell, Peterborough, Haringey and Huntingdonshire. 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 Kettering 003 Kettering
2 Sandwell 021 Sandwell
3 Peterborough 019 Peterborough
4 Haringey 019 Haringey
5 Huntingdonshire 001 Huntingdonshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Santoro

These lists show first names that appear often with the Santoro 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 Santoro

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

Santoro 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

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

Meaning and origin of Santoro

The surname Santoro originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "santo," meaning "saint," and likely referred to someone who lived near a church dedicated to a particular saint or who had a devotion to a specific saint.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Santoro can be found in historical documents from the 12th and 13th centuries in various regions of Italy, including Campania, Calabria, and Sicily. The name was particularly prevalent in the town of Santoro, located in the province of Avellino in the Campania region, suggesting a possible connection between the surname and this place name.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Santoro was Guglielmo Santoro, a nobleman from Naples who lived in the 13th century. He was mentioned in several historical records related to land disputes and legal proceedings.

Another notable figure was Giacomo Santoro, a Sicilian poet and writer who lived in the 15th century. He is known for his works celebrating the beauty of Sicily and its rich cultural heritage.

During the Renaissance period, the Santoro family played a significant role in the arts and culture of Italy. One of the most renowned members was Antonio Santoro, a sculptor and architect from Naples who lived from 1531 to 1597. He is best known for his contributions to the design and construction of several churches and palaces in Naples and its surrounding areas.

In the 17th century, Girolamo Santoro, born in 1589 in Caserta, gained recognition as a prominent jurist and legal scholar. His writings on criminal law and legal procedures were widely studied and influential during that time.

Another individual of note was Domenico Santoro, a painter from Palermo who lived from 1683 to 1754. He was known for his religious paintings and frescoes adorning various churches in Sicily.

Over the centuries, the Santoro surname has spread throughout Italy and to other parts of the world, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields, including art, literature, law, and more.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Santoro surname: questions and answers

How common is the Santoro surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 263 in 2016. That gives Santoro a modern rank of #16,210.

What does the Santoro surname mean?

An Italian occupational surname referring to a saint-maker or sculptor of religious figures.

What does the Santoro map show?

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