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UK surname

Tartaglia

An Italian nickname meaning "stammerer" or "stutterer," likely referring to an ancestor with a speech impediment.

In the 1881 census there were 3 people recorded with the Tartaglia surname, ranking it #33,498 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 146, ranked #24,173, up from #33,498 in 1881.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Tartaglia is 152 in 2012. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 4766.7%.

1881 census count

3

Ranked #33,498

Modern count

146

2016, ranked #24,173

Peak year

2012

152 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Tartaglia had 3 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,498 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 146 in 2016, ranked #24,173.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 25 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Tartaglia surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Tartaglia surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Tartaglia 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 3 #33,498
1891 historical 12 #33,181
1901 historical 25 #31,259
1911 historical 14 #32,045
1997 modern 136 #22,398
1998 modern 147 #21,935
1999 modern 150 #21,826
2000 modern 142 #22,544
2001 modern 139 #22,541
2002 modern 138 #23,094
2003 modern 141 #22,549
2004 modern 133 #23,528
2005 modern 132 #23,623
2006 modern 136 #23,378
2007 modern 139 #23,377
2008 modern 136 #24,004
2009 modern 140 #24,033
2010 modern 147 #23,809
2011 modern 145 #23,837
2012 modern 152 #23,069
2013 modern 149 #23,765
2014 modern 150 #23,864
2015 modern 148 #23,934
2016 modern 146 #24,173

Geography

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Where Tartaglias 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, Cheltenham and Alexandra Parade. 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 004 Kettering
2 Cheltenham 007 Cheltenham
3 Alexandra Parade Glasgow City
4 Kettering 005 Kettering
5 Kettering 009 Kettering

Forenames

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First names often paired with Tartaglia

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Tartaglia

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

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Ageing Communities

Nationally, the Tartaglia surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ageing Communities, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Tartaglia household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Many residents are of normal retirement age or above and live in communal establishments, and there are few dependent children. The dominant property type is a mix of retirement flats and detached houses. Those in work are likely to be employed in managerial and professional occupations, and many residents are educated to degree level. Levels of owner occupation are high, but the private rental sector is also present. Rural locations predominate.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles

Group

Established Homeowners with Children

Within London, Tartaglia is most associated with areas classed as Established Homeowners with Children, part of Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles. 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 predominantly British-born residents are typically married/in civil partnerships and own the properties in which they are raising their children. Parents are typically over 45, and many other residents are beyond normal retirement age. Detached and semi-detached houses predominate and multiple car ownership is common.

Wider London pattern

These neighbourhoods house people of all ages, predominantly of White British or European extraction. Resident turnover is low. Religious affiliation is less common than average and tends to be Christian if expressed. Homeownership, typically of terraced houses, is common but use of the social rented sector is not. Employment is typically in professional, managerial and associate professional or technical occupations. There are few full-time students. Level 4 qualifications are common. More households lack dependent children than have them which, considered alongside low levels of crowding and over-all age structure, indicates that many households may be post child-rearing and in late middle age. Incidence of disability is low, as is residence in communal establishments.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Tartaglia is most concentrated in decile 7 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

7
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Tartaglia 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 Tartaglia 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 - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Tartaglia

The surname Tartaglia originates from Italy, appearing as early as the 13th century. It is thought to have derived from the Italian word "tartaglia," which means "stutterer" or "one who stammers." This suggests that the name may have originally been a nickname given to someone with a speech impediment.

The earliest known record of the surname dates back to 1279 in Florence, Italy, where a man named Bartolomeo Tartaglia was mentioned in a legal document. Over the centuries, variations in spelling emerged, such as Tartagli, Tartaglio, and Tartaja.

One of the most famous people to bear the name Tartaglia was Niccolò Tartaglia (1499-1557), a renowned Italian mathematician, engineer, and writer. He is best known for his contributions to the study of ballistics and for discovering the solution to cubic equations, which he famously kept secret for several years.

Another notable figure was Riccardo Tartaglia (1574-1642), an Italian painter and architect who worked extensively in Rome and Naples. His most notable works include the frescoes in the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore in Naples.

In the 16th century, a family named Tartaglia resided in the town of Castiglione delle Stiviere in Lombardy, Italy. One member of this family, Gian Battista Tartaglia (1530-1594), was a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the city of Milan.

The name Tartaglia can also be found in historical records from other parts of Italy, such as Venice and Piedmont. In the 17th century, a man named Giovanni Battista Tartaglia (1608-1677) was a prominent merchant and banker in the city of Turin.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Tartaglia has been carried by numerous individuals across various professions, including artists, writers, scientists, and military figures. While the name may have originated as a nickname, it has since become a respected and well-established Italian surname.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Tartaglia families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Tartaglia 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. Suffolk leads with 3 Tartaglias recorded in 1881 and an index of 84.27x.

County Total Index
Suffolk 3 84.27x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Lowestoft in Suffolk leads with 3 Tartaglias recorded in 1881 and an index of 1764.71x.

Place Total Index
Lowestoft 3 1764.71x

Top male names

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

Name Count
Antonio 1
Arcangelo 1
Pietro 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 Tartaglia households.

Occupation Count
Musician 3

FAQ

Tartaglia surname: questions and answers

How common was the Tartaglia surname in 1881?

In 1881, 3 people were recorded with the Tartaglia surname. That placed it at #33,498 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Tartaglia surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 146 in 2016. That gives Tartaglia a modern rank of #24,173.

What does the Tartaglia surname mean?

An Italian nickname meaning "stammerer" or "stutterer," likely referring to an ancestor with a speech impediment.

What does the Tartaglia map show?

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