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UK surname

Sciberras

A locational surname from a place in Malta.

In the 1881 census there were 2 people recorded with the Sciberras surname, ranking it #33,721 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 163, ranked #22,407, up from #33,721 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Tendring, Gloucester and Stewartfield West.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Sciberras is 176 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 8050.0%.

1881 census count

2

Ranked #33,721

Modern count

163

2016, ranked #22,407

Peak year

2010

176 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Sciberras had 2 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,721 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 163 in 2016, ranked #22,407.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 2 in 1881.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Suburban Professionals.

Sciberras surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Sciberras surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Sciberras 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 2 #33,721
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1911 historical 2 #34,020
1997 modern 115 #24,834
1998 modern 115 #25,466
1999 modern 121 #24,855
2000 modern 127 #24,121
2001 modern 125 #24,011
2002 modern 118 #25,358
2003 modern 126 #24,146
2004 modern 123 #24,679
2005 modern 135 #23,297
2006 modern 136 #23,378
2007 modern 149 #22,318
2008 modern 148 #22,627
2009 modern 161 #21,879
2010 modern 176 #21,101
2011 modern 163 #21,983
2012 modern 164 #21,883
2013 modern 170 #21,726
2014 modern 176 #21,413
2015 modern 165 #22,241
2016 modern 163 #22,407

Geography

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Where Sciberras' 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 Tendring, Gloucester, Stewartfield West, Hammersmith and Fulham and Salford. 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 Tendring 004 Tendring
2 Gloucester 013 Gloucester
3 Stewartfield West South Lanarkshire
4 Hammersmith and Fulham 013 Hammersmith and Fulham
5 Salford 017 Salford

Forenames

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First names often paired with Sciberras

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Sciberras

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

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Suburban Professionals

Nationally, the Sciberras surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Suburban Professionals, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Sciberras household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Employment in this Group is typically in managerial and professional occupations, and education to degree level is common. Residents are typically of working age, many of whom identify with an Indian ethnicity. Households are unlikely to be of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities, and English is not the main language used in some households. This Group is found on the outskirts of most conurbations as well as in the suburbs of some free-standing towns.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Sciberras 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

Sciberras 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

Sciberras 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 Sciberras is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of Over 70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

10
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Sciberras

The surname Sciberras is of Maltese origin and dates back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Arabic phrase "siber ras," which translates to "the crevice in the rock." This suggests that the name may have been initially used to describe a person who lived near or in a rocky crevice or cliff.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sciberras can be found in the Militia Rolls of Malta from the late 15th century. These rolls were used to keep track of the men eligible for military service on the island. The name appears in various spellings, including "Sciberas" and "Xiberas," reflecting the influence of the Arabic language on the Maltese dialect.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Sciberras became more widespread across Malta. It was particularly common in the coastal towns and villages, reflecting the potential connection to maritime activities or coastal settlements. Notable individuals with this surname from this period include Guzepp Sciberras, a merchant and ship owner born in 1612 in Birgu, and Marija Sciberras, a renowned embroiderer from Valletta, born in 1678.

In the 18th century, the name Sciberras appeared in various parish records and official documents across Malta. One prominent figure was Vincenzo Sciberras, a renowned architect who designed several churches and palaces in Malta, including the Palazzo de Piro in Mdina. He was born in 1732 and passed away in 1809.

The 19th century saw the name Sciberras spread beyond Malta as individuals emigrated to other parts of the world. Giuseppe Sciberras, born in 1842, was a well-known painter who studied in Rome and exhibited his works throughout Europe. Another notable individual was Bartolomeo Sciberras, born in 1869, who served as the Rector of the University of Malta from 1919 to 1924.

In the early 20th century, the name Sciberras continued to be widely used in Malta and among Maltese communities abroad. One prominent figure was Ġużè Sciberras, born in 1900, who was a renowned Maltese writer and poet. His works were instrumental in preserving and promoting the Maltese language and culture.

Throughout its history, the surname Sciberras has remained closely tied to its Maltese roots, reflecting the unique cultural and linguistic heritage of the island. While the exact origins of the name may be uncertain, it has endured as a distinctive and recognizable surname, carrying with it a rich tapestry of stories and connections to the island's past.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Sciberras families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Sciberras 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 2 Sciberras' recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.37x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 2 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. Poplar London in Middlesex leads with 2 Sciberras' recorded in 1881 and an index of 555.56x.

Place Total Index
Poplar London 2 555.56x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Ann 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Spero 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 Sciberras households.

Occupation Count
Ships Cook 1

FAQ

Sciberras surname: questions and answers

How common was the Sciberras surname in 1881?

In 1881, 2 people were recorded with the Sciberras surname. That placed it at #33,721 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Sciberras surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 163 in 2016. That gives Sciberras a modern rank of #22,407.

What does the Sciberras surname mean?

A locational surname from a place in Malta.

What does the Sciberras map show?

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