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UK surname

Fajardo

A toponymic surname referring to someone from Fajardo, a municipality in Puerto Rico, or from a place with beech trees.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Westminster, Taunton Deane and Bath and North East Somerset.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Fajardo is 116 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

111

2016, ranked #29,049

Peak year

2015

116 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 111 in 2016, ranked #29,049.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Fajardo surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Fajardo surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Fajardo 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 34 #34,282
1998 modern 36 #34,246
1999 modern 39 #34,058
2000 modern 41 #33,889
2001 modern 41 #33,753
2002 modern 40 #34,133
2003 modern 44 #33,875
2004 modern 43 #34,149
2005 modern 40 #34,562
2006 modern 48 #34,245
2007 modern 59 #33,634
2008 modern 64 #33,402
2009 modern 71 #33,102
2010 modern 85 #32,185
2011 modern 81 #32,558
2012 modern 91 #31,659
2013 modern 101 #30,591
2014 modern 110 #29,294
2015 modern 116 #28,151
2016 modern 111 #29,049

Geography

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Where Fajardos 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 Westminster, Taunton Deane, Bath and North East Somerset, Hammersmith and Fulham and Chiltern. 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 Westminster 007 Westminster
2 Taunton Deane 012 Taunton Deane
3 Bath and North East Somerset 020 Bath and North East Somerset
4 Hammersmith and Fulham 014 Hammersmith and Fulham
5 Chiltern 006 Chiltern

Forenames

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First names often paired with Fajardo

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Fajardo

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

Fajardo 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

Fajardo 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 Fajardo is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 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 Fajardo, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Fajardo

The surname Fajardo originated in Spain and can be traced back to the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "fajado," which means "tied" or "bundled," referring to the traditional way farmers carried their crops.

The name is thought to have first appeared in the region of Murcia, located in southeastern Spain. Murcia was a significant agricultural area during the Middle Ages, and the Fajardo family likely played a role in the local farming community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Fajardo name can be found in a document from the year 1148, which mentions a landowner named Pedro Fajardo in the town of Cartagena, located in the Murcia region.

In the 13th century, the Fajardo family gained prominence when Alonso Fajardo (1230-1298) became a notable military leader and played a crucial role in the reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors.

Throughout the following centuries, the Fajardo name appeared in various historical records, including the Chronicles of the Catholic Monarchs, which documented the reign of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella in the late 15th century. The Fajardo family was mentioned as a noble lineage with significant influence in the region of Murcia.

One of the most renowned figures bearing the Fajardo surname was Juan Fajardo (1462-1526), who served as the Governor of the Canary Islands during the early years of Spanish colonization. He played a crucial role in the conquest and settlement of the archipelago.

Another notable individual was Pedro Fajardo Chacón (1524-1594), a Spanish military commander who participated in several campaigns against the Ottoman Empire in the Mediterranean. He was known for his bravery and strategic skills during the Battle of Lepanto in 1571.

In the 17th century, Alonso Fernández de Fajardo (1590-1667) was a prominent Spanish nobleman and military leader who served as the Viceroy of Aragon and the Governor of Milan during the reign of King Philip IV.

The Fajardo surname has also been associated with several places in Spain, including the municipality of Fajardo in the Canary Islands and the Fajardo Castle, a medieval fortress located in the city of Lorca, Murcia.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Fajardo surname: questions and answers

How common is the Fajardo surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 111 in 2016. That gives Fajardo a modern rank of #29,049.

What does the Fajardo surname mean?

A toponymic surname referring to someone from Fajardo, a municipality in Puerto Rico, or from a place with beech trees.

What does the Fajardo map show?

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