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UK surname

Andreev

A Russian surname derived from the given name "Andrei" or "Andrew".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Barnet, Brent and Ealing.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Andreev is 106 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

106

2016, ranked #29,927

Peak year

2016

106 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 106 in 2016, ranked #29,927.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Andreev surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Andreev surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Andreev 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 3 #38,317
1998 modern 2 #38,550
1999 modern 3 #38,318
2000 modern 3 #38,248
2001 modern 4 #37,862
2002 modern 5 #37,723
2003 modern 5 #37,750
2004 modern 7 #37,496
2005 modern 14 #36,730
2006 modern 18 #36,412
2007 modern 29 #35,725
2008 modern 37 #35,327
2009 modern 38 #35,380
2010 modern 49 #34,886
2011 modern 51 #34,751
2012 modern 80 #32,877
2013 modern 89 #32,248
2014 modern 97 #31,518
2015 modern 101 #30,816
2016 modern 106 #29,927

Geography

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Where Andreevs 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 Barnet, Brent, Ealing and Waltham Forest. 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 Barnet 020 Barnet
2 Brent 022 Brent
3 Brent 028 Brent
4 Ealing 028 Ealing
5 Waltham Forest 027 Waltham Forest

Forenames

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First names often paired with Andreev

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Andreev

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

Andreev 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

Andreev 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.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Andreev 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
Asian - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Andreev

The surname Andreev has its origins in Russia, dating back to the 13th century. It is a patronymic surname derived from the given name Andrei, which itself comes from the Greek name Andreas, meaning "manly" or "brave." The name was initially concentrated in the regions of Novgorod and Moscow.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Andreev can be found in the Voskresenskaya Chronicle, a Russian chronicle from the late 16th century. This document mentions an individual named Gavrila Andreev, who served as a scribe in the court of Ivan the Terrible.

During the 17th century, the name Andreev appeared in various historical records, such as the census books of the Muscovite Tsardom. One notable figure from this period was Ivan Andreev, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Tver in the late 1600s.

The 18th century saw the rise of several influential individuals bearing the surname Andreev. Among them was Afanasy Andreev (1701-1775), a Russian architect who designed several churches and buildings in St. Petersburg, including the Smolny Cathedral.

In the 19th century, the name Andreev gained literary prominence through the work of Leonid Andreev (1871-1919), a Russian playwright and novelist known for his dark, existential works. His plays, such as "The Life of Man" and "He Who Gets Slapped," explored themes of human suffering and the absurdity of existence.

Another notable figure from this period was Vasily Andreev (1861-1918), a Russian general who played a significant role in the Russo-Japanese War and the First World War. He was awarded the Order of St. George for his bravery in battle.

In the 20th century, the name Andreev was associated with several prominent scientists and academics. One such individual was Nikolai Andreev (1880-1970), a Russian physicist who made important contributions to the field of acoustics.

The surname Andreev has also been linked to various place names and geographical locations throughout Russia, such as the village of Andreevka in the Saratov Oblast and the Andreev Bay in the Sea of Okhotsk.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Andreev surname: questions and answers

How common is the Andreev surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 106 in 2016. That gives Andreev a modern rank of #29,927.

What does the Andreev surname mean?

A Russian surname derived from the given name "Andrei" or "Andrew".

What does the Andreev map show?

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