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UK surname

Tedesco

An Italian occupational surname referring to someone from Germany or a German-speaking region.

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Tedesco surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 134, ranked #25,636, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Burnley, Calderdale and Twechar and Harestanes East.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Tedesco is 134 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 13300.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

134

2016, ranked #25,636

Peak year

2016

134 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • Tedesco had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 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 8 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Tedesco surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Tedesco surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Tedesco 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
1861 historical 3 #33,861
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1901 historical 6 #33,591
1911 historical 8 #32,903
1997 modern 97 #27,342
1998 modern 95 #28,303
1999 modern 98 #28,050
2000 modern 99 #27,845
2001 modern 97 #27,823
2002 modern 101 #27,766
2003 modern 97 #28,217
2004 modern 98 #28,297
2005 modern 102 #27,689
2006 modern 102 #27,926
2007 modern 108 #27,391
2008 modern 108 #27,684
2009 modern 117 #26,927
2010 modern 121 #27,005
2011 modern 116 #27,477
2012 modern 121 #26,829
2013 modern 128 #26,336
2014 modern 132 #25,971
2015 modern 130 #26,093
2016 modern 134 #25,636

Geography

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Where Tedescos 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 Burnley, Calderdale, Twechar and Harestanes East, Bonaly and The Pentlands and Plymouth. 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 Burnley 005 Burnley
2 Calderdale 001 Calderdale
3 Twechar and Harestanes East East Dunbartonshire
4 Bonaly and The Pentlands City of Edinburgh
5 Plymouth 028 Plymouth

Forenames

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First names often paired with Tedesco

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Tedesco

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

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Tedesco is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction 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

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

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

Tedesco 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

Tedesco 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 Tedesco 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.

8
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Tedesco

The surname Tedesco is of Italian origin, derived from the Italian word "tedesco," which means "German." This name likely originated in Italy during the Middle Ages, when it was used to identify individuals who had some connection to Germany or were of German descent.

The earliest known record of the name Tedesco can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern regions where there was more frequent interaction with German-speaking populations. The name may have been given to individuals who were born in Germany or had German ancestors, or it could have been a descriptive name for those who spoke German or had German cultural ties.

In some cases, the name Tedesco may have been associated with trade or commerce, as Italian merchants and traders often had dealings with German counterparts during the medieval and Renaissance periods. It is possible that the name was adopted by Italian families involved in such activities.

One notable early bearer of the name was Giovanni Tedesco, a 14th-century Italian architect and sculptor who worked on several important projects in Florence, including the Basilica of Santa Croce and the Palazzo Vecchio.

Another significant figure with the surname Tedesco was Niccolo Tedesco, a 15th-century Italian painter active in Venice. He was known for his religious works and contributed to the decoration of several churches in the city.

In the 16th century, the name Tedesco appears in the records of the Venetian Republic, where a family with this surname held influential positions in the government and military. One member, Antonio Tedesco (1520-1592), served as a naval commander and played a crucial role in the Battle of Lepanto against the Ottoman Empire.

During the 17th century, the Tedesco family was prominent in the city of Naples, where they were involved in various professions, including law, medicine, and the clergy. One notable figure was Carlo Tedesco (1629-1698), a Neapolitan lawyer and writer who authored several legal treatises.

In the 18th century, the name Tedesco was found in the records of the Papal States, where a family with this surname held land and titles. One member, Giuseppe Tedesco (1725-1798), was a nobleman and landowner who played a role in the administration of the Papal territories.

While the Tedesco surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to immigration and has been adopted by individuals of various ethnic backgrounds, particularly those with Italian ancestry or connections.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Tedesco families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Tedesco 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. Surrey leads with 1 Tedescos recorded in 1881 and an index of 21.28x.

County Total Index
Surrey 1 21.28x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Reigate Foreign in Surrey leads with 1 Tedescos recorded in 1881 and an index of 2000.00x.

Place Total Index
Reigate Foreign 1 2000.00x

Top male names

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

Name Count
Louis 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 Tedesco households.

Occupation Count
Clerk 1

FAQ

Tedesco surname: questions and answers

How common was the Tedesco surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Tedesco surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Tedesco surname today?

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

What does the Tedesco surname mean?

An Italian occupational surname referring to someone from Germany or a German-speaking region.

What does the Tedesco map show?

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