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UK surname

Scicluna

A surname common in Malta, originating as a nickname for someone with a prominent nose.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Bromley, Wokingham and Rothesay Town.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Scicluna is 239 in 2009. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

236

2016, ranked #17,470

Peak year

2009

239 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 236 in 2016, ranked #17,470.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Scicluna surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Scicluna surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Scicluna 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
1997 modern 173 #19,295
1998 modern 180 #19,298
1999 modern 192 #18,689
2000 modern 194 #18,554
2001 modern 191 #18,453
2002 modern 198 #18,410
2003 modern 202 #18,032
2004 modern 208 #17,758
2005 modern 214 #17,378
2006 modern 221 #17,149
2007 modern 230 #16,890
2008 modern 235 #16,777
2009 modern 239 #16,951
2010 modern 239 #17,280
2011 modern 235 #17,328
2012 modern 233 #17,339
2013 modern 237 #17,423
2014 modern 233 #17,707
2015 modern 230 #17,795
2016 modern 236 #17,470

Geography

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Where Sciclunas 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 Bromley, Wokingham, Rothesay Town, Reading and Newham. 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 Bromley 011 Bromley
2 Wokingham 017 Wokingham
3 Rothesay Town Argyll and Bute
4 Reading 002 Reading
5 Newham 036 Newham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Scicluna

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Scicluna

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

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Scicluna is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Scicluna 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

Scicluna falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

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

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Scicluna

The surname Scicluna is of Maltese origin, with its roots dating back to the Medieval period on the Mediterranean island of Malta. It is derived from the Maltese word "Siċċluna," which translates to "little fig tree." This suggests that the name may have originated from an individual or family associated with fig cultivation or residing near a notable fig tree.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Scicluna can be found in the Maltese Militia List of 1419-1420, where it appears as "Sicluna." This document, compiled during the reign of King Alfonso V of Aragon, served as a census of able-bodied men eligible for military service in Malta.

In the 16th century, the name was recorded as "Sciclunia" in the Ecclesiastical Records of the Diocese of Malta, indicating its presence among the island's religious community at the time.

The Scicluna surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One prominent figure was Niccolò Scicluna, a Maltese architect born in 1692, who played a crucial role in the construction of several baroque-style churches and palaces across Malta, including the Church of Our Lady of Graces in Żabbar.

Another noteworthy Scicluna was Vincenzo Scicluna, born in 1760, who served as the Archbishop of Malta from 1807 to 1828. He was instrumental in the establishment of several educational institutions on the island during his tenure.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Scicluna (1818-1885) made significant contributions to the field of linguistics, publishing works on the Maltese language and its Semitic roots.

The 20th century saw the rise of Carmelo Scicluna (1901-1986), a Maltese politician and writer who served as the Minister of Education and Culture for several years and played a pivotal role in the island's literary and cultural development.

Lastly, Salvatore Scicluna (1930-2019) was a renowned Maltese artist and sculptor, known for his abstract and modernist works, many of which can be found in public spaces across Malta.

While the Scicluna surname has its origins firmly rooted in Malta, it has since spread to various parts of the world, particularly among Maltese diaspora communities, carrying with it a rich historical and cultural significance.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Scicluna families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Scicluna 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. Royal Navy leads with 2 Sciclunas recorded in 1881 and an index of 869.57x.

County Total Index
Royal Navy 2 869.57x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Royal Navy in Royal Navy leads with 2 Sciclunas recorded in 1881 and an index of 1000.00x.

Place Total Index
Royal Navy 2 1000.00x

Top male names

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

Name Count
Antonis 1
Michael 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 Scicluna households.

Occupation Count
Cabin Crew 1
Plumbers Mate 1

FAQ

Scicluna surname: questions and answers

How common is the Scicluna surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 236 in 2016. That gives Scicluna a modern rank of #17,470.

What does the Scicluna surname mean?

A surname common in Malta, originating as a nickname for someone with a prominent nose.

What does the Scicluna map show?

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