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UK surname

Garrido

A Spanish surname derived from the word "garrido," meaning handsome, brave, or elegant.

In the 1881 census there were 14 people recorded with the Garrido surname, ranking it #31,604 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 206, ranked #19,183, up from #31,604 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Aylesbury Vale, Salford and Hammersmith and Fulham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Garrido is 209 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1371.4%.

1881 census count

14

Ranked #31,604

Modern count

206

2016, ranked #19,183

Peak year

2015

209 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Garrido had 14 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #31,604 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 206 in 2016, ranked #19,183.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 24 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Garrido surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Garrido surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Garrido 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
1851 historical 5 #32,456
1861 historical 18 #31,580
1881 historical 14 #31,604
1891 historical 10 #33,355
1901 historical 21 #31,686
1911 historical 24 #30,800
1997 modern 120 #24,158
1998 modern 138 #22,814
1999 modern 149 #21,924
2000 modern 146 #22,170
2001 modern 137 #22,740
2002 modern 135 #23,398
2003 modern 129 #23,783
2004 modern 142 #22,573
2005 modern 161 #20,799
2006 modern 172 #20,073
2007 modern 188 #19,204
2008 modern 196 #18,895
2009 modern 204 #18,779
2010 modern 202 #19,322
2011 modern 190 #19,942
2012 modern 184 #20,291
2013 modern 190 #20,201
2014 modern 203 #19,504
2015 modern 209 #19,018
2016 modern 206 #19,183

Geography

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Where Garridos 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 Aylesbury Vale, Salford, Hammersmith and Fulham, Westminster and Stockport. 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 Aylesbury Vale 015 Aylesbury Vale
2 Salford 014 Salford
3 Hammersmith and Fulham 002 Hammersmith and Fulham
4 Westminster 020 Westminster
5 Stockport 028 Stockport

Forenames

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First names often paired with Garrido

These lists show first names that appear often with the Garrido 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 Garrido

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

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Garrido 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

Garrido 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

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

Meaning and origin of Garrido

The surname Garrido has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval era. It is believed to have derived from the Old Spanish word "garrido," which meant "gallant" or "handsome." This term was often used as a descriptive nickname for individuals who possessed these qualities.

The Garrido name can be traced back to the 12th century, with records indicating its presence in various regions of Spain, particularly in the central and southern areas. One notable early reference is found in the Becerro de las Behetrias, an ancient document from the 14th century that listed landowners and their properties.

During the 13th century, the Garrido surname appeared in several historical manuscripts, including the Libro de la Montería, a hunting treatise commissioned by King Alfonso XI of Castile. This document mentioned several individuals bearing the Garrido name, suggesting their involvement in hunting activities or land ownership.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Garrido surname was Pedro Garrido, a nobleman from Seville who lived in the late 14th century. He was known for his military service and participated in the Reconquista, the campaign to reclaim territories from the Moors.

In the 15th century, the Garrido name gained prominence with the rise of Hernán Garrido (1450-1520), a renowned explorer and navigator from Seville. He accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas and played a significant role in the exploration of the Caribbean islands.

Another notable figure was Juan Garrido (1570-1640), a Spanish playwright and poet from Madrid. He was highly regarded for his contributions to the Spanish Golden Age of literature, and his works were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Garrido surname spread across Spain and its colonies, with families bearing this name settling in various regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Peru, and Argentina.

One of the most prominent figures from this period was Diego Garrido y Avendaño (1600-1675), a Spanish colonial administrator who served as the governor of Chile from 1658 to 1662. He played a crucial role in resolving conflicts between Spanish settlers and indigenous populations.

In the 19th century, José Garrido y Ferrer (1820-1892) gained recognition as a Spanish naturalist and entomologist. He made significant contributions to the study of insects and published numerous works on the subject, earning him a respected reputation in the scientific community.

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1881 census detail

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Garrido families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Garrido surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Essex leads with 11 Garridos recorded in 1881 and an index of 40.85x.

County Total Index
Essex 11 40.85x
Surrey 2 3.01x
Kent 1 2.15x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Walthanstow in Essex leads with 11 Garridos recorded in 1881 and an index of 27500.00x.

Place Total Index
Walthanstow 11 27500.00x
Bermondsey 2 49.26x
Herne 1 476.19x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Garrido surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Ann 1
Charlotte 1
Constance 1
Ethel 1
Florence 1
Mabel 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Garrido surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Clement 1
Gustav 1
Juan 1
Leandro 1
Percy 1
Richard 1
Sidney 1
Stanley 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Garrido households.

FAQ

Garrido surname: questions and answers

How common was the Garrido surname in 1881?

In 1881, 14 people were recorded with the Garrido surname. That placed it at #31,604 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Garrido surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 206 in 2016. That gives Garrido a modern rank of #19,183.

What does the Garrido surname mean?

A Spanish surname derived from the word "garrido," meaning handsome, brave, or elegant.

What does the Garrido map show?

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