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UK surname

Dejesus

A Spanish surname meaning "of Jesus," referring to a connection with or devotion to Jesus Christ.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Peterborough, Crawley and Kensington and Chelsea.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Dejesus is 432 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

432

2016, ranked #11,135

Peak year

2016

432 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 432 in 2016, ranked #11,135.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Dejesus surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Dejesus surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Dejesus 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
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1911 historical 1 #34,332
1997 modern 139 #22,132
1998 modern 134 #23,202
1999 modern 128 #24,017
2000 modern 147 #22,081
2001 modern 150 #21,482
2002 modern 168 #20,396
2003 modern 167 #20,245
2004 modern 185 #19,114
2005 modern 228 #16,683
2006 modern 252 #15,642
2007 modern 284 #14,548
2008 modern 299 #14,177
2009 modern 340 #13,244
2010 modern 370 #12,701
2011 modern 363 #12,738
2012 modern 376 #12,262
2013 modern 402 #11,871
2014 modern 422 #11,516
2015 modern 420 #11,458
2016 modern 432 #11,135

Geography

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Where Dejesus' 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 Peterborough, Crawley, Kensington and Chelsea and Solihull. 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 Peterborough 014 Peterborough
2 Crawley 010 Crawley
3 Crawley 012 Crawley
4 Kensington and Chelsea 005 Kensington and Chelsea
5 Solihull 016 Solihull

Forenames

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First names often paired with Dejesus

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Dejesus

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

Ethnically Diverse Young Families

Nationally, the Dejesus surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Dejesus 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 younger parents born overseas (particularly in Africa or EU countries) with children aged 0-4. Individuals identifying as of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities are also common. English may not be the primary language spoken. Accommodation consists principally of flats, and many properties are socially rented and/or overcrowded. Students are also present, unemployment is common, and other adults tend to work in low skilled jobs.

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

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Dejesus is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. 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

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Dejesus 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

Dejesus 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.

2
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Dejesus 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 Dejesus, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Dejesus

The surname DEJESUS is of Spanish origin and dates back to the 15th century. It is a combination of the Spanish preposition "de" meaning "of" or "from," and the name "Jesus," which is the Spanish translation of the name Jesus Christ. The name likely originated in Spain, where many individuals were given surnames that reflected their devotion to Christianity or their admiration for religious figures.

During the Spanish Inquisition, when the persecution of Jews and Muslims was widespread, some individuals may have adopted the surname DEJESUS as a way to conceal their true religious identity and avoid persecution. This practice was not uncommon during that time period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname DEJESUS can be found in the archives of the Spanish town of Seville, where a man named Francisco DEJESUS was listed as a resident in the year 1520. Another early reference comes from the town of Cordoba, where a woman named Maria DEJESUS was recorded as a landowner in 1568.

In the 17th century, the surname DEJESUS began to spread beyond Spain as Spanish explorers and settlers ventured to the Americas. One notable individual was Juan DEJESUS, a Spanish missionary who arrived in Mexico in 1622 and played a significant role in the establishment of Catholic missions in the region.

Another prominent figure was Pedro DEJESUS, a Spanish soldier who fought alongside Hernán Cortés during the conquest of Mexico in the early 16th century. He was born in 1492 and is believed to have died around 1560.

In the 18th century, a notable individual with the surname DEJESUS was Catalina DEJESUS, a Spanish nun who lived from 1725 to 1798. She was known for her piety and her writings on spiritual matters.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the surname DEJESUS spread to various parts of the Americas, including South America and the Caribbean. In the 19th century, Manuel DEJESUS was a prominent writer and journalist from Puerto Rico who was born in 1832 and died in 1905.

Throughout its history, the surname DEJESUS has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, reflecting the widespread influence of Spanish colonization and the enduring legacy of the Christian faith in many parts of the world.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Dejesus surname: questions and answers

How common is the Dejesus surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 432 in 2016. That gives Dejesus a modern rank of #11,135.

What does the Dejesus surname mean?

A Spanish surname meaning "of Jesus," referring to a connection with or devotion to Jesus Christ.

What does the Dejesus map show?

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