UK surname

Dimitriou

A Greek surname derived from a patronymic meaning "son of Dimitrios".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Colchester, Birmingham and Lancaster.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Dimitriou is 141 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

140

2016, ranked #24,865

Peak year

2015

141 bearers

Map years

2016 to 2016

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 140 in 2016, ranked #24,865.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Map

Dimitriou surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Dimitriou surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Dimitriou 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	47	#32,975
1998	modern	58	#32,138
1999	modern	59	#32,174
2000	modern	68	#31,380
2001	modern	66	#31,394
2002	modern	72	#31,269
2003	modern	68	#31,689
2004	modern	63	#32,380
2005	modern	76	#31,267
2006	modern	74	#31,850
2007	modern	89	#30,383
2008	modern	99	#29,181
2009	modern	105	#28,815
2010	modern	113	#28,162
2011	modern	118	#27,192
2012	modern	131	#25,439
2013	modern	139	#24,912
2014	modern	140	#24,977
2015	modern	141	#24,723
2016	modern	140	#24,865

Geography

Where Dimitrious 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 Colchester, Birmingham, Lancaster, Elmbridge and Runnymede. 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	Colchester 017	Colchester
2	Birmingham 021	Birmingham
3	Lancaster 019	Lancaster
4	Elmbridge 017	Elmbridge
5	Runnymede 005	Runnymede

Forenames

First names often paired with Dimitriou

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Natasha Alexis Anna Alexi Sophia Dimitra Elizabeth Katerina Rozalia Maria

Recent male names

Dimitrios Christos George Dimitris Constantinos Dimitri Michael Evangelos Thomas Antonis

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Dimitriou

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

Central Connected Professionals and Managers

Group

Senior Professionals

Within London, Dimitriou is most associated with areas classed as Senior Professionals, part of Central Connected Professionals and Managers. 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 very central neighbourhoods house residents whose ages are more skewed towards older age cohorts than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Few households have young children. Rates of illness are low. Indian ethnicity is rare compared to the Supergroup mean. Property under occupation is more common, despite the centrality of neighbourhoods, and more residents live in communal establishments than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Adult residents of these neighbourhoods are typically aged 25 to 44, working full-time in professional, managerial or associate professional occupations. There are few families with dependent children. The predominantly Inner London neighbourhoods have an international character, including many residents born elsewhere in Europe alongside high numbers of individuals identifying as of Chinese ethnicity. Many individuals are never married, childless and/or living alone. Above average numbers of individuals, likely to be full-time students, live in communal establishments. Elsewhere, privately rented flats are the dominant housing type. Residents of these areas are well-qualified, with a significant number holding Level 4 or above qualifications. There is a correspondingly high level of individuals employed full-time in professional, managerial and associated professional or technical occupations. Employing industries are financial, real estate, professional, administration, and, to a lesser degree, transport and communications. Unemployment is uncommon.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Dimitriou 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

Dimitriou falls in decile 8 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less 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 Dimitriou 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 Dimitriou, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Origin

Meaning and origin of Dimitriou

The surname DIMITRIOU has its origins in Greece, dating back to the Byzantine era. It is a patronymic form of the Greek name Dimitrios, derived from the ancient Greek name Demetrius, which means "follower of Demeter," the goddess of agriculture and fertility.

DIMITRIOU was initially found in regions such as Macedonia, Thessaly, and the Peloponnese, where Greek culture and language had a strong presence. The name's earliest recorded use can be traced back to the 9th century, when it appeared in various Byzantine documents and manuscripts.

One notable historical reference to the name DIMITRIOU is found in the "Codex Justinianus," a collection of imperial laws compiled under the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I in the 6th century. The codex mentions individuals bearing the name, indicating its presence during the Byzantine period.

The name DIMITRIOU has also been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname was Georgios Dimitriou, a Byzantine scholar and poet who lived in the 11th century. His works, including poems and theological writings, have been preserved in various manuscripts.

During the Ottoman rule in Greece, the name DIMITRIOU continued to be used, and it can be found in various administrative records and documents from that period. One notable bearer of the name was Theodoros Dimitriou, a Greek revolutionary who fought against Ottoman rule in the early 19th century.

In more recent times, the name DIMITRIOU has been carried by several individuals of note, such as Panagiotis Dimitriou, a Greek politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the 1960s. Another notable figure was Ioannis Dimitriou, a Greek poet and writer who lived from 1835 to 1919 and was known for his patriotic works.

Other notable individuals with the surname DIMITRIOU include Georgios Dimitriou, a Greek mathematician and educator who lived in the late 19th century, and Dimitrios Dimitriou, a Greek businessman and philanthropist who founded the Dimitriou Foundation, which supports various educational and cultural initiatives.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Dimitriou surname: questions and answers

How common is the Dimitriou surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 140 in 2016. That gives Dimitriou a modern rank of #24,865.

What does the Dimitriou surname mean?