UK surname

Constantinou

A Greek surname meaning "son of Constantine" or "from the town of Constantine".

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Constantinou is 1,711 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

1,697

2016, ranked #3,677

Peak year

2014

1,711 bearers

Map years

1998 to 2016

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 1,697 in 2016, ranked #3,677.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Map

Constantinou surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Constantinou surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Constantinou 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	1,374	#4,199
1998	modern	1,468	#4,123
1999	modern	1,487	#4,116
2000	modern	1,527	#4,001
2001	modern	1,482	#4,022
2002	modern	1,542	#3,981
2003	modern	1,531	#3,928
2004	modern	1,518	#3,956
2005	modern	1,498	#3,968
2006	modern	1,519	#3,922
2007	modern	1,552	#3,868
2008	modern	1,559	#3,885
2009	modern	1,581	#3,921
2010	modern	1,696	#3,769
2011	modern	1,695	#3,712
2012	modern	1,630	#3,775
2013	modern	1,709	#3,692
2014	modern	1,711	#3,694
2015	modern	1,702	#3,680
2016	modern	1,697	#3,677

Geography

Where Constantinous 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. 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 028	Enfield
2	Enfield 019	Enfield
3	Enfield 031	Enfield
4	Enfield 013	Enfield
5	Enfield 026	Enfield

Forenames

First names often paired with Constantinou

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Maria Anna Helen Eleni Androulla Christina Elena Marina Mary Stella

Recent male names

Costas Andreas George Michael Andrew Christopher Nicholas Constantinos Paul Anthony

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Constantinou

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Constantinou, 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 Constantinou surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Constantinou 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

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

Professional Periphery

Within London, Constantinou is most associated with areas classed as Professional Periphery, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. 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 neighbourhoods predominantly house residents aged 45+, with many aged 85+. Most employed residents work in senior roles, and relatively few work in unskilled jobs. Terraced housing is comparatively rare, but communal living is more common. More residents identify as of Indian ethnicity and more affiliate with non-Christian religions. Disability levels are below the Supergroup average.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Constantinou 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

Constantinou 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 Constantinou 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 Constantinou, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Origin

Meaning and origin of Constantinou

The surname Constantinou originates from Cyprus, with roots dating back to the Byzantine period when the island was part of the Byzantine Empire. The name is derived from the Greek name Konstantinos, which means "constant" or "steadfast." It is believed that the surname Constantinou emerged as a patronymic, indicating a person's descent from an ancestor named Konstantinos.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Constantinou can be found in medieval Cypriot manuscripts and documents from the 12th and 13th centuries. During this period, the island of Cyprus was a prosperous and influential center of Greek culture, and many families adopted surnames to distinguish themselves from others with the same given name.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname Constantinou was Ioannis Constantinou, a prominent Cypriot nobleman who lived in the 14th century. He was a member of the Cypriot aristocracy and played a significant role in the island's governance during the Lusignan dynasty.

In the 16th century, the name Constantinou appeared in the records of the Venetian Republic, which controlled Cyprus from 1489 to 1571. Several Cypriots with the surname Constantinou served in the Venetian administration and military during this period, including Georgios Constantinou, a captain in the Venetian army who fought against the Ottoman Turks in the 1570s.

Another notable figure was Petros Constantinou, a Greek Cypriot scholar and theologian who lived in the 17th century. He studied in Italy and wrote several works on theology and philosophy, contributing to the intellectual life of the Greek Orthodox community in Cyprus.

During the Ottoman period, from the late 16th to the late 19th century, the Constantinou family maintained its presence in Cyprus. Several members of the family were involved in the island's cultural and religious activities, serving as priests, teachers, and community leaders.

In the 19th century, Marcos Constantinou was a prominent figure in the Cypriot struggle for independence from Ottoman rule. Born in 1830, he was a teacher, writer, and activist who advocated for the island's enosis (union) with Greece.

Throughout its history, the surname Constantinou has been associated with various places in Cyprus, including villages and towns where members of the family resided. Some of these places include Lefkara, Larnaca, and Limassol, among others.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Constantinou surname: questions and answers

How common is the Constantinou surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 1,697 in 2016. That gives Constantinou a modern rank of #3,677.

What does the Constantinou surname mean?