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UK surname

Urso

An Italian surname derived from the Latin word "ursus," meaning "bear," likely referring to a person with bear-like qualities.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Bradford, Broxbourne and Ipswich.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Urso is 110 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

107

2016, ranked #29,762

Peak year

2014

110 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 107 in 2016, ranked #29,762.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 5 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Suburban Professionals.

Urso surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Urso surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Urso 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
1901 historical 5 #33,728
1997 modern 74 #30,218
1998 modern 78 #30,192
1999 modern 79 #30,243
2000 modern 84 #29,706
2001 modern 79 #30,065
2002 modern 83 #30,070
2003 modern 95 #28,536
2004 modern 93 #29,065
2005 modern 95 #28,817
2006 modern 99 #28,453
2007 modern 100 #28,669
2008 modern 102 #28,664
2009 modern 102 #29,286
2010 modern 105 #29,453
2011 modern 100 #30,058
2012 modern 100 #30,258
2013 modern 105 #29,916
2014 modern 110 #29,294
2015 modern 109 #29,327
2016 modern 107 #29,762

Geography

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Where Ursos 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 Bradford, Broxbourne, Ipswich 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 Bradford 017 Bradford
2 Broxbourne 002 Broxbourne
3 Ipswich 015 Ipswich
4 Broxbourne 011 Broxbourne
5 Warwick 008 Warwick

Forenames

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First names often paired with Urso

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Urso

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

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Suburban Professionals

Nationally, the Urso surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Suburban Professionals, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Urso household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Employment in this Group is typically in managerial and professional occupations, and education to degree level is common. Residents are typically of working age, many of whom identify with an Indian ethnicity. Households are unlikely to be of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities, and English is not the main language used in some households. This Group is found on the outskirts of most conurbations as well as in the suburbs of some free-standing towns.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Central Connected Professionals and Managers

Group

City Support Workers

Within London, Urso is most associated with areas classed as City Support Workers, 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

Scattered throughout Inner London, these areas house relatively few workers in the most senior roles within organisations, and greater prevalence of administrative roles relative to the Supergroup mean. Residents are less likely to be of Chinese ethnicity and are more likely to have been born in Africa. Relative to the Supergroup average, residents are also more likely to live in social housing and live in overcrowded conditions.

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

Urso is most concentrated in decile 4 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.

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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Urso 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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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Urso is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 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 Urso, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Urso

The surname URSO is of Italian origin, derived from the Latin word "ursus," meaning "bear." The name is believed to have originated in the Middle Ages, when nicknames based on animal names were commonly used to distinguish individuals. In this case, the name URSO likely referred to someone who was perceived as strong, fierce, or possessing bear-like qualities.

The earliest recorded instances of the name URSO can be found in historical documents from various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern regions such as Piedmont and Lombardy. One notable example is the mention of a certain Guglielmo Urso in a 13th-century document from the city of Turin.

In the 14th century, the name URSO appeared in several records from the Republic of Venice, suggesting that it was well-established in the region. One such record from 1345 mentions a Pietro Urso, a merchant who traded with the Byzantine Empire.

The name URSO can also be traced back to the island of Sardinia, where it was documented in the 15th century. A notable bearer of the name from this period was Giovanni Urso, a renowned jurist and legal scholar who lived from 1420 to 1493.

During the Renaissance period, the URSO family gained prominence in the city of Naples. One of the most renowned members was Camillo Urso, a 16th-century painter and architect who contributed to the design of several churches and palaces in Naples. He lived from 1525 to 1592.

In the 17th century, the name URSO appeared in the records of the Papal States, particularly in the city of Rome. One notable figure was Pietro Antonio Urso, a prominent lawyer and jurist who served as a judge in the Roman Rota, the highest court of the Catholic Church. He lived from 1630 to 1701.

Throughout history, the surname URSO has been associated with various noble families and distinguished individuals across Italy. It has also been subject to slight variations in spelling, such as Ursi, Ursini, and Orsini, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic influences.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Urso surname: questions and answers

How common is the Urso surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 107 in 2016. That gives Urso a modern rank of #29,762.

What does the Urso surname mean?

An Italian surname derived from the Latin word "ursus," meaning "bear," likely referring to a person with bear-like qualities.

What does the Urso map show?

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