UK surname

Anastasiou

Of Greek origin, meaning resurrection or rebirth.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Enfield, Broadland and Liverpool.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Anastasiou is 351 in 2011. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

338

2016, ranked #13,533

Peak year

2011

351 bearers

Map years

1998 to 2016

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 338 in 2016, ranked #13,533.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Map

Anastasiou surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Anastasiou surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Anastasiou 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
1997	modern	266	#14,658
1998	modern	273	#14,803
1999	modern	285	#14,438
2000	modern	294	#14,105
2001	modern	285	#14,191
2002	modern	280	#14,660
2003	modern	276	#14,604
2004	modern	294	#14,055
2005	modern	287	#14,216
2006	modern	323	#13,205
2007	modern	335	#13,001
2008	modern	326	#13,374
2009	modern	344	#13,138
2010	modern	347	#13,325
2011	modern	351	#13,059
2012	modern	328	#13,625
2013	modern	329	#13,810
2014	modern	332	#13,807
2015	modern	329	#13,800
2016	modern	338	#13,533

Geography

Where Anastasious 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 Enfield, Broadland and Liverpool. 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	Enfield 035	Enfield
2	Enfield 036	Enfield
3	Broadland 017	Broadland
4	Enfield 026	Enfield
5	Liverpool 060	Liverpool

Forenames

First names often paired with Anastasiou

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Maria Mary Androulla Stella Melanie Irene Anastasia Christina Marina Georgia

Recent male names

Andreas George Andrew Michael Nicholas Paul Anastasios John Christopher Costas

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Anastasiou

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

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Anastasiou surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Anastasiou household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Anastasiou 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

Anastasiou 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Anastasiou falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

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 Anastasiou 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.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate: White - Other

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

Origin

Meaning and origin of Anastasiou

The surname Anastasiou is of Greek origin, deriving from the medieval Greek personal name Anastasios, itself derived from the Greek word "anastasis," meaning "resurrection." This name was particularly popular during the Byzantine era and was often bestowed upon children born around the Easter holiday.

The earliest recorded instances of the Anastasiou surname can be traced back to the 11th century, where it appears in various Byzantine chronicles and manuscripts. One notable mention is found in the Alexiad, a historical account written by Anna Komnene, daughter of the Byzantine Emperor Alexios I Komnenos, who references an individual named Michael Anastasiou.

In the 13th century, the Anastasiou name gained prominence in the Aegean region, particularly on the Greek islands of Chios and Naxos. Records from this period indicate the existence of prominent families bearing this surname, including the Anastasiou family of Naxos, who were involved in maritime trade and held influential positions within the local community.

During the Ottoman period, the Anastasiou surname was widely dispersed throughout the Greek-speaking regions of the Ottoman Empire, including present-day Greece, Cyprus, and parts of Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). One notable figure from this era was Georgios Anastasiou (1653-1720), a Greek scholar and theologian who served as the Archbishop of Samos and made significant contributions to the preservation of Greek literature and culture.

In the 18th century, the Anastasiou name gained recognition in the field of literature with the works of Dimitrios Anastasiou (1721-1794), a Greek poet and playwright who is considered a pioneer of the modern Greek literary tradition. His plays, such as "The Babylonian Captivity," were influential in shaping the development of Greek theater.

Another prominent figure bearing the Anastasiou surname was Konstantinos Anastasiou (1848-1920), a Greek politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Greece from 1915 to 1917. He played a crucial role in Greece's involvement in World War I and was known for his efforts to maintain Greece's neutrality in the early stages of the conflict.

Throughout history, the Anastasiou surname has been associated with various professions, including scholars, clergy, artists, and politicians. While its origins can be traced back to the Byzantine era, the name has endured and continues to be widely used among Greek communities around the world.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Anastasiou surname: questions and answers

How common is the Anastasiou surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 338 in 2016. That gives Anastasiou a modern rank of #13,533.

What does the Anastasiou surname mean?