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UK surname

Eleftheriou

A Greek surname meaning "of liberty" or relating to freedom.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Eleftheriou is 292 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

292

2016, ranked #15,022

Peak year

2016

292 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 292 in 2016, ranked #15,022.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Eleftheriou surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Eleftheriou surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Eleftheriou 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 210 #17,104
1998 modern 234 #16,404
1999 modern 242 #16,146
2000 modern 254 #15,578
2001 modern 253 #15,403
2002 modern 265 #15,197
2003 modern 258 #15,293
2004 modern 271 #14,883
2005 modern 263 #15,139
2006 modern 252 #15,642
2007 modern 259 #15,519
2008 modern 265 #15,425
2009 modern 277 #15,260
2010 modern 288 #15,162
2011 modern 278 #15,390
2012 modern 264 #15,904
2013 modern 288 #15,192
2014 modern 285 #15,416
2015 modern 290 #15,117
2016 modern 292 #15,022

Geography

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Where Eleftherious 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 Derbyshire Dales, Enfield and Barnet. 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 Derbyshire Dales 009 Derbyshire Dales
2 Enfield 028 Enfield
3 Enfield 011 Enfield
4 Enfield 019 Enfield
5 Barnet 009 Barnet

Forenames

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First names often paired with Eleftheriou

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Eleftheriou

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Eleftheriou 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

Eleftheriou 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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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Eleftheriou falls in decile 5 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.

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Eleftheriou

The surname Eleftheriou originates from Greece and its origin can be traced back to the late Byzantine period. It is derived from the Greek word "eleftheria," which means freedom or liberty. The name likely emerged as a surname during the era of the Ottoman Empire, when many Greeks adopted surnames based on personal qualities, occupations, or patriotic ideals.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Eleftheriou can be found in historical documents and records from the Greek mainland and islands, particularly in areas where Greek resistance against Ottoman rule was strong. The name may have been adopted by individuals or families who played a role in the struggle for Greek independence or who expressed their aspirations for freedom through their chosen surname.

One notable early reference to the surname Eleftheriou can be found in the archives of the Patriarchal Church of Constantinople, where a certain Georgios Eleftheriou is mentioned in a document dated 1632. This document relates to a land dispute on the island of Crete, indicating that the name was already in use during this period.

During the Greek War of Independence (1821-1832), several individuals bearing the surname Eleftheriou are recorded as having participated in the struggle against Ottoman rule. One such figure was Theodoros Eleftheriou (1790-1842), a military leader from the Peloponnese region who fought alongside other prominent Greek revolutionaries.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the surname Eleftheriou gained further prominence with the rise of Greek nationalism and the establishment of the modern Greek state. Notable individuals with this surname include Konstantinos Eleftheriou (1877-1962), a politician and diplomat who served as the Greek ambassador to several countries, and Georgios Eleftheriou (1902-1987), a renowned writer and journalist who contributed significantly to the development of modern Greek literature.

Other notable individuals with the surname Eleftheriou include Ioannis Eleftheriou (1924-2005), a respected economist and academic who served as the governor of the Bank of Greece, and Eleni Eleftheriou (1935-2017), a celebrated actress and theater director who had a prolific career spanning over six decades.

While the surname Eleftheriou is not among the most common in Greece, it has a rich history and associations with the country's struggle for independence, intellectual and cultural achievements, and aspirations for freedom and liberty.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Eleftheriou surname: questions and answers

How common is the Eleftheriou surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 292 in 2016. That gives Eleftheriou a modern rank of #15,022.

What does the Eleftheriou surname mean?

A Greek surname meaning "of liberty" or relating to freedom.

What does the Eleftheriou map show?

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