UK surname

Georghiou

A surname of Greek origin, derived from the masculine personal name "Georgios" or "George".

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Georghiou is 227 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

222

2016, ranked #18,277

Peak year

2013

227 bearers

Map years

1998 to 2016

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 222 in 2016, ranked #18,277.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Map

Georghiou surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Georghiou surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Georghiou 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	189	#18,267
1998	modern	201	#18,047
1999	modern	218	#17,258
2000	modern	214	#17,457
2001	modern	210	#17,425
2002	modern	217	#17,388
2003	modern	214	#17,343
2004	modern	204	#17,992
2005	modern	195	#18,458
2006	modern	191	#18,825
2007	modern	192	#18,975
2008	modern	193	#19,077
2009	modern	201	#18,965
2010	modern	214	#18,601
2011	modern	221	#18,039
2012	modern	217	#18,184
2013	modern	227	#17,922
2014	modern	225	#18,142
2015	modern	225	#18,050
2016	modern	222	#18,277

Geography

Where Georghious 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 Hyndburn, Barnet, Hillingdon and Enfield. 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	Hyndburn 006	Hyndburn
2	Barnet 009	Barnet
3	Hillingdon 017	Hillingdon
4	Barnet 011	Barnet
5	Enfield 020	Enfield

Forenames

First names often paired with Georghiou

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Maria Nicola Androulla Anna Georgina Caroline Christina Emily Mary Marie

Recent male names

George Andreas Christopher Paul Andrew Christos Michael Anthony Demetris Chris

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Georghiou

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

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

Professional Periphery

Within London, Georghiou is most associated with areas classed as Professional Periphery, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. 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 neighbourhoods predominantly house residents aged 45+, with many aged 85+. Most employed residents work in senior roles, and relatively few work in unskilled jobs. Terraced housing is comparatively rare, but communal living is more common. More residents identify as of Indian ethnicity and more affiliate with non-Christian religions. Disability levels are below the Supergroup average.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Georghiou 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

Georghiou falls in decile 7 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.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Origin

Meaning and origin of Georghiou

The surname "GEORGHIOU" is of Greek origin and can be traced back to the Byzantine era, originating from the Greek name "Georgios" which means "farmer" or "earth-worker". This surname is believed to have originated from the island of Cyprus, where it was commonly used by Greek Cypriots.

The name "GEORGHIOU" is a patronymic surname, meaning it was derived from the given name of the father or ancestor. In this case, it likely originated from a man named Georgios, with the suffix "-iou" added to indicate his son or descendant.

Historical records show that the name "GEORGHIOU" appeared in various documents and manuscripts from the medieval period in Cyprus. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name was found in a Byzantine-era manuscript dating back to the 12th century, which mentioned a landowner named Georgios Georghiou.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Andreas Georghiou was a prominent merchant and trader in the city of Famagusta, which was a major commercial hub at the time. He is mentioned in several historical accounts and trade records from that period.

During the Ottoman rule over Cyprus, which lasted from the 16th to the 19th century, the name "GEORGHIOU" remained prevalent among Greek Cypriot families. One notable individual was Ioannis Georghiou, born in 1712, who was a respected scholar and teacher in the village of Lefkara.

In the 19th century, a famous figure named Kyriakos Georghiou (1835-1916) was a Cypriot poet and writer who made significant contributions to the island's literature and cultural heritage.

Another noteworthy individual was Michalis Georghiou (1878-1958), a Cypriot politician and activist who played a crucial role in the island's struggle for independence from British colonial rule in the early 20th century.

The name "GEORGHIOU" has also been associated with various place names and locations in Cyprus, such as the village of Ayios Georghios (Saint George), which is believed to have derived its name from the patron saint Georgios.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Georghiou surname: questions and answers

How common is the Georghiou surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 222 in 2016. That gives Georghiou a modern rank of #18,277.

What does the Georghiou surname mean?