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Constantinides

Greek surname derived from "Konstantinos", meaning constant or steadfast.

In the 1881 census there were 7 people recorded with the Constantinides surname, ranking it #32,765 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 236, ranked #17,470, up from #32,765 in 1881.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Constantinides is 263 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 3271.4%.

1881 census count

7

Ranked #32,765

Modern count

236

2016, ranked #17,470

Peak year

2010

263 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Constantinides had 7 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,765 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 236 in 2016, ranked #17,470.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 9 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Constantinides surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Constantinides surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Constantinides 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 1 #34,435
1881 historical 7 #32,765
1891 historical 6 #33,800
1901 historical 9 #33,154
1911 historical 9 #32,754
1997 modern 198 #17,729
1998 modern 218 #17,159
1999 modern 232 #16,594
2000 modern 230 #16,644
2001 modern 222 #16,806
2002 modern 222 #17,147
2003 modern 227 #16,718
2004 modern 228 #16,723
2005 modern 221 #17,028
2006 modern 225 #16,941
2007 modern 236 #16,617
2008 modern 233 #16,885
2009 modern 249 #16,466
2010 modern 263 #16,205
2011 modern 247 #16,783
2012 modern 253 #16,377
2013 modern 237 #17,423
2014 modern 237 #17,528
2015 modern 235 #17,530
2016 modern 236 #17,470

Geography

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Where Constantinides' 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 and Haringey. 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 036 Enfield
2 Enfield 035 Enfield
3 Enfield 031 Enfield
4 Enfield 024 Enfield
5 Haringey 031 Haringey

Forenames

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First names often paired with Constantinides

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Constantinides

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

Constantinides 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

Constantinides 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.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Constantinides 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Constantinides

The surname Constantinides has its origins in Greece, tracing back to the Byzantine Empire in the 4th century AD. It is a patronymic surname derived from the personal name Constantinos, which means "constant" or "steadfast" in Greek. The name was borne by numerous Byzantine emperors, the most notable being Constantine the Great, who ruled from 306 to 337 AD and was instrumental in the spread of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Constantinides can be found in a Byzantine manuscript from the 9th century, which mentions a certain Ioannes Constantinides, a scholar and scribe in the court of the Emperor Leo VI the Wise. Another early reference is found in the chronicles of the Venetian explorer Marco Polo, who recounts his encounter with a Greek merchant named Georgios Constantinides during his travels through the Silk Road in the late 13th century.

In the 15th century, the Constantinides family played a significant role in the defense of Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) against the Ottoman Empire. Historical records mention a certain Demetrios Constantinides, a skilled military commander who led the city's resistance efforts during the siege of 1453. Despite their valiant efforts, Constantinople eventually fell to the Ottomans, leading many Constantinides families to seek refuge in other parts of Greece and the Mediterranean region.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Constantinides include:

1. Petros Constantinides (1805-1884), a Greek scholar and linguist who played a crucial role in the revival of the Modern Greek language during the 19th century.

2. Stavros Constantinides (1876-1949), a Greek-American businessman and philanthropist who founded the Constantinides Trust, which supported educational and cultural initiatives in Greece and the United States.

3. Andreas Constantinides (1920-1998), a Cypriot diplomat and politician who served as the President of Cyprus from 1993 to 1998.

4. Maria Constantinides (1934-2022), a renowned Greek painter and sculptor, known for her abstract and expressionist works that explored themes of identity and the human condition.

5. Nikos Constantinides (1953-present), a Greek-American mathematician and computer scientist, best known for his contributions to the field of cryptography and the development of the Constantinides-Markham algorithm.

While the Constantinides surname is predominantly found in Greece and among the Greek diaspora, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, its roots can be traced back to the Byzantine Empire and the rich cultural heritage of the Greek people.

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1881 census detail

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Constantinides families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Constantinides 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. Middlesex leads with 4 Constantinides' recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.88x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 4 5.88x
Lancashire 3 3.71x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Hackney London in Middlesex leads with 4 Constantinides' recorded in 1881 and an index of 104.71x.

Place Total Index
Hackney London 4 104.71x
Moss Side 3 697.67x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Athina 1
Ellen 1
Harriet 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Augustus 1
Balasi 1
Constantine 1
Ernest 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 Constantinides households.

FAQ

Constantinides surname: questions and answers

How common was the Constantinides surname in 1881?

In 1881, 7 people were recorded with the Constantinides surname. That placed it at #32,765 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Constantinides surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 236 in 2016. That gives Constantinides a modern rank of #17,470.

What does the Constantinides surname mean?

Greek surname derived from "Konstantinos", meaning constant or steadfast.

What does the Constantinides map show?

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