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UK surname

Togneri

An Italian surname derived from the dialectal term for a wine cask maker or cooper.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include IZ22, Muirhouse and Parkhead East and Braidfauld North.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Togneri is 175 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

171

2016, ranked #21,726

Peak year

2010

175 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 171 in 2016, ranked #21,726.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 16 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Legacy and Demographically Mixed Communities.

Togneri surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Togneri surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Togneri 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
1891 historical 6 #33,800
1901 historical 16 #32,260
1911 historical 2 #34,020
1997 modern 142 #21,856
1998 modern 144 #22,221
1999 modern 143 #22,521
2000 modern 151 #21,684
2001 modern 142 #22,234
2002 modern 149 #22,001
2003 modern 148 #21,866
2004 modern 156 #21,261
2005 modern 165 #20,468
2006 modern 172 #20,073
2007 modern 173 #20,243
2008 modern 166 #20,966
2009 modern 165 #21,552
2010 modern 175 #21,186
2011 modern 159 #22,382
2012 modern 160 #22,260
2013 modern 165 #22,163
2014 modern 168 #22,075
2015 modern 169 #21,888
2016 modern 171 #21,726

Geography

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Where Togneris 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 IZ22, Muirhouse, Parkhead East and Braidfauld North, Hillingdon and IZ21. 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 IZ22 East Lothian
2 Muirhouse North Lanarkshire
3 Parkhead East and Braidfauld North Glasgow City
4 Hillingdon 015 Hillingdon
5 IZ21 East Lothian

Forenames

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First names often paired with Togneri

These lists show first names that appear often with the Togneri 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 Togneri

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

Legacy Communities

Group

Legacy and Demographically Mixed Communities

Nationally, the Togneri surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Legacy and Demographically Mixed Communities, within Legacy Communities. This does not mean every Togneri household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Households in these areas often include divorced or separated parents and commonly include children and young adults. The age structure is heavily skewed towards the most advanced age groups. Individuals identifying as members of ethnic minorities are not present in large numbers. Flats predominate, with some terraced, semi-detached, and detached units. Multiple car ownership is low, and housing is predominantly in the private and social rented sectors. Employment is less skewed towards traditional routine industrial occupations. Levels of educational attainment are generally low. The Group occurs principally in the Central Lowlands of Scotland and other Scottish towns.

Wider pattern

These neighbourhoods characteristically comprise pockets of flats that are scattered across the UK, particularly in towns that retain or have legacies of heavy industry or are in more remote seaside locations. Employed residents of these neighbourhoods work mainly in low-skilled occupations. Residents typically have limited educational qualifications. Unemployment is above average. Some residents live in overcrowded housing within the social rented sector and experience long-term disability. All adult age groups are represented, although there is an overall age bias towards elderly people in general and the very old in particular. Individuals identifying as belonging to ethnic minorities or Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups are uncommon.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Togneri 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

Togneri is most concentrated in decile 8 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

Togneri 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 Togneri 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Togneri

The surname Togneri originated in Italy, specifically in the northern region of Lombardy. It is believed to have emerged during the late Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "tognon," which means "log" or "tree trunk," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been involved in the timber trade or lived near a notable log or tree.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Togneri name can be found in the archives of the city of Milan, where a certain Giovanni Togneri is mentioned in a document dated 1387. This suggests that the name had already been established in the Milanese area by that time.

In the 15th century, the Togneri family appears to have spread to other parts of northern Italy, including the regions of Veneto and Emilia-Romagna. This is evidenced by records from the cities of Verona and Bologna, respectively, which mention individuals bearing the Togneri surname.

One notable figure in the history of the Togneri name is Bartolomeo Togneri, a renowned painter who lived in the Venetian city of Treviso during the late 16th century. His works, which include numerous religious paintings and frescoes, can still be admired in various churches and museums throughout the Veneto region.

Another individual of historical significance is Antonio Togneri (1685-1764), a Milanese architect who designed several notable buildings in his hometown, including the church of San Fedele and the Palazzo Clerici.

In the 19th century, the Togneri surname gained prominence in the field of literature with the emergence of the poet and playwright Giacomo Togneri (1815-1882), who was born in the town of Lodi, near Milan. His works, which often explored themes of love and nature, were widely celebrated during his lifetime.

Another notable figure from this period is Giulio Togneri (1835-1912), a military officer and politician who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a role in the unification of Italy.

Lastly, it is worth mentioning that the Togneri surname has also been associated with various place names in northern Italy, such as the town of Togneria in the province of Bergamo, likely derived from the presence of a prominent Togneri family in the area.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Togneri surname: questions and answers

How common is the Togneri surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 171 in 2016. That gives Togneri a modern rank of #21,726.

What does the Togneri surname mean?

An Italian surname derived from the dialectal term for a wine cask maker or cooper.

What does the Togneri map show?

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