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UK surname

Stefani

A Greek surname derived from the given name meaning "crown" or "wreath".

In the 1881 census there were 5 people recorded with the Stefani surname, ranking it #33,110 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 123, ranked #27,115, up from #33,110 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Islington, Central and South Inch and Fylde.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Stefani is 128 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 2360.0%.

1881 census count

5

Ranked #33,110

Modern count

123

2016, ranked #27,115

Peak year

2014

128 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Stefani had 5 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,110 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 123 in 2016, ranked #27,115.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 32 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Stefani surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Stefani surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Stefani 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
1851 historical 1 #33,412
1861 historical 1 #34,435
1881 historical 5 #33,110
1891 historical 12 #33,181
1901 historical 32 #30,501
1911 historical 27 #30,437
1997 modern 80 #29,554
1998 modern 87 #29,240
1999 modern 82 #29,933
2000 modern 80 #30,139
2001 modern 75 #30,481
2002 modern 88 #29,534
2003 modern 87 #29,615
2004 modern 82 #30,468
2005 modern 83 #30,486
2006 modern 87 #30,292
2007 modern 92 #29,929
2008 modern 87 #30,999
2009 modern 86 #31,612
2010 modern 90 #31,621
2011 modern 96 #30,721
2012 modern 112 #28,174
2013 modern 117 #27,838
2014 modern 128 #26,490
2015 modern 121 #27,405
2016 modern 123 #27,115

Geography

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Where Stefanis 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 Islington, Central and South Inch, Fylde, Blackpool and Warwick. 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 Islington 010 Islington
2 Central and South Inch Perth and Kinross
3 Fylde 004 Fylde
4 Blackpool 009 Blackpool
5 Warwick 008 Warwick

Forenames

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First names often paired with Stefani

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Stefani

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

Central Connected Professionals and Managers

Group

Senior Professionals

Within London, Stefani is most associated with areas classed as Senior Professionals, part of Central Connected Professionals and Managers. 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

These very central neighbourhoods house residents whose ages are more skewed towards older age cohorts than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Few households have young children. Rates of illness are low. Indian ethnicity is rare compared to the Supergroup mean. Property under occupation is more common, despite the centrality of neighbourhoods, and more residents live in communal establishments than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Adult residents of these neighbourhoods are typically aged 25 to 44, working full-time in professional, managerial or associate professional occupations. There are few families with dependent children. The predominantly Inner London neighbourhoods have an international character, including many residents born elsewhere in Europe alongside high numbers of individuals identifying as of Chinese ethnicity. Many individuals are never married, childless and/or living alone. Above average numbers of individuals, likely to be full-time students, live in communal establishments. Elsewhere, privately rented flats are the dominant housing type. Residents of these areas are well-qualified, with a significant number holding Level 4 or above qualifications. There is a correspondingly high level of individuals employed full-time in professional, managerial and associated professional or technical occupations. Employing industries are financial, real estate, professional, administration, and, to a lesser degree, transport and communications. Unemployment is uncommon.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Stefani 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

Stefani 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Stefani is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 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 Stefani, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Stefani

The surname Stefani is of Italian origin, stemming from the medieval Italian name Stefano, which is derived from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning "crown" or "wreath." The name first emerged in Italy during the Middle Ages.

The earliest known references to the Stefani surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Italy, including Florence, Genoa, and Venice. It was commonly associated with families or individuals who had connections to the Greek or Byzantine communities present in these areas during that time period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Stefani surname appears in the Florentine registry of taxpayers from 1292, where a certain Gherardo Stefani is listed as a resident of the city. Additionally, a document from 1305 mentions a Niccolò Stefani, a merchant from Genoa who conducted trade with the Byzantine Empire.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the Stefani surname. One prominent figure was Tommaso Stefani (1324-1399), a renowned Italian jurist and legal scholar from Bologna, who was instrumental in the development of canon law during the 14th century.

Another notable Stefani was Agostino Stefani (1603-1668), an Italian painter and etcher from Genoa, known for his religious works and portraits. His etchings, particularly those depicting scenes from the life of Christ, were highly regarded during the Baroque period.

In the 19th century, Vincenzo Stefani (1812-1892), an Italian geologist and paleontologist from Tuscany, made significant contributions to the study of fossils and the geological formations of the Apennine Mountains.

Furthermore, the Stefani surname has been associated with various place names and historical locations in Italy. For instance, the town of Stefano, located in the province of Pavia, is believed to have derived its name from the surname Stefani, likely indicating the presence of a prominent Stefani family in the area.

Throughout history, the Stefani surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Stefano, Stefanini, and Stefanelli, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic evolutions within Italy.

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1881 census detail

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Stefani families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Stefani 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. Lanarkshire leads with 5 Stefanis recorded in 1881 and an index of 31.89x.

County Total Index
Lanarkshire 5 31.89x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Govan in Lanarkshire leads with 5 Stefanis recorded in 1881 and an index of 128.87x.

Place Total Index
Govan 5 128.87x

FAQ

Stefani surname: questions and answers

How common was the Stefani surname in 1881?

In 1881, 5 people were recorded with the Stefani surname. That placed it at #33,110 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Stefani surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 123 in 2016. That gives Stefani a modern rank of #27,115.

What does the Stefani surname mean?

A Greek surname derived from the given name meaning "crown" or "wreath".

What does the Stefani map show?

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