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UK surname

Tedeschi

An Italian occupational surname referring to someone from Germany or of German descent.

In the 1881 census there were 13 people recorded with the Tedeschi surname, ranking it #31,761 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 134, ranked #25,636, up from #31,761 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Kilmacolm Central, East Staffordshire and Luton.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Tedeschi is 139 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 930.8%.

1881 census count

13

Ranked #31,761

Modern count

134

2016, ranked #25,636

Peak year

2013

139 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • Tedeschi had 13 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #31,761 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 134 in 2016, ranked #25,636.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 39 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Tedeschi surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Tedeschi surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Tedeschi 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 13 #31,761
1891 historical 21 #32,526
1901 historical 39 #29,799
1911 historical 25 #30,654
1997 modern 87 #28,749
1998 modern 95 #28,303
1999 modern 103 #27,305
2000 modern 100 #27,695
2001 modern 94 #28,246
2002 modern 91 #29,181
2003 modern 94 #28,686
2004 modern 101 #27,813
2005 modern 110 #26,430
2006 modern 105 #27,479
2007 modern 119 #25,747
2008 modern 118 #26,212
2009 modern 121 #26,373
2010 modern 123 #26,728
2011 modern 116 #27,477
2012 modern 128 #25,852
2013 modern 139 #24,912
2014 modern 137 #25,345
2015 modern 127 #26,494
2016 modern 134 #25,636

Geography

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Where Tedeschis 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 Kilmacolm Central, East Staffordshire, Luton, Ythsie and Aboyne and South Deeside. 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 Kilmacolm Central Inverclyde
2 East Staffordshire 008 East Staffordshire
3 Luton 016 Luton
4 Ythsie Aberdeenshire
5 Aboyne and South Deeside Aberdeenshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Tedeschi

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Tedeschi

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

Tedeschi 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

Tedeschi falls in decile 2 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.

2
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Tedeschi is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 20-25 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 Tedeschi, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Tedeschi

The surname Tedeschi originates from Italy and has its roots in the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "tedesco," which means "German" or "of German origin." This suggests that the name was initially given to individuals or families who had German ancestry or connections.

During the Middle Ages, Italy experienced a significant influx of German settlers, merchants, and artisans, particularly in the northern regions. The Tedeschi name may have been assigned to these German immigrants or their descendants to distinguish them from native Italians.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Tedeschi name can be found in the historical archives of Florence, where a certain Giacomo Tedeschi was mentioned as a merchant in the 13th century. Additionally, the name appears in various medieval documents and records from cities like Venice, Genoa, and Milan, reflecting the presence and influence of German communities in those areas.

In the 14th century, a renowned Italian mathematician and astrologer, Giovanni Tedeschi, better known as Giovanni da Parma, gained recognition for his contributions to the field of mathematics. He was born in Parma around 1305 and is believed to have studied at the University of Bologna.

Another notable figure with the Tedeschi surname was Niccolò Tedeschi, a 15th-century Italian painter from Venice. He was active during the Renaissance period and is known for his religious paintings and frescoes adorning churches in Venice and its surrounding areas.

In the 16th century, the Tedeschi family held a prominent position in the city of Verona. Girolamo Tedeschi, born in 1540, was a respected scholar and professor of law at the University of Padua. His works on legal theory and Roman law were widely studied and influential during that time.

Another notable individual with the Tedeschi surname was Francesco Tedeschi, a 17th-century architect from Rome. He is credited with designing several notable churches and palaces in the city, including the Church of San Giovanni dei Fiorentini and the Palazzo Spada.

The Tedeschi name can also be found in various historical records and documents from other regions of Italy, such as Tuscany, Lombardy, and Piedmont, further suggesting the widespread presence and integration of German communities throughout the Italian peninsula during the medieval and Renaissance periods.

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1881 census detail

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Tedeschi families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Tedeschi 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. Staffordshire leads with 12 Tedeschis recorded in 1881 and an index of 28.04x.

County Total Index
Staffordshire 12 28.04x
Middlesex 1 0.79x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Willenhall in Staffordshire leads with 12 Tedeschis recorded in 1881 and an index of 1500.00x.

Place Total Index
Willenhall 12 1500.00x
Westminster St James 1 76.92x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Emma 2
Adalina 1
Cecilia 1
Eugene 1
Netatina 1
Rosa 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Adrian 1
Alfred 1
Amadeo 1
Lee 1
Thomas 1
Yacri 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 Tedeschi households.

FAQ

Tedeschi surname: questions and answers

How common was the Tedeschi surname in 1881?

In 1881, 13 people were recorded with the Tedeschi surname. That placed it at #31,761 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Tedeschi surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 134 in 2016. That gives Tedeschi a modern rank of #25,636.

What does the Tedeschi surname mean?

An Italian occupational surname referring to someone from Germany or of German descent.

What does the Tedeschi map show?

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