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UK surname

Giraud

A French surname derived from the Germanic name Gerard, meaning "hardy" or "brave."

In the 1881 census there were 42 people recorded with the Giraud surname, ranking it #27,721 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 140, ranked #24,865, up from #27,721 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Brent, Croydon and Kensington and Chelsea.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Giraud is 150 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 233.3%.

1881 census count

42

Ranked #27,721

Modern count

140

2016, ranked #24,865

Peak year

2014

150 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Giraud had 42 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #27,721 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 140 in 2016, ranked #24,865.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 42 in 1881.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Giraud surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Giraud surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Giraud 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 3 #32,890
1861 historical 1 #34,435
1881 historical 42 #27,721
1891 historical 2 #34,436
1901 historical 23 #31,466
1911 historical 25 #30,654
1997 modern 95 #27,638
1998 modern 105 #26,822
1999 modern 119 #25,095
2000 modern 119 #25,072
2001 modern 106 #26,468
2002 modern 108 #26,698
2003 modern 99 #27,871
2004 modern 107 #26,899
2005 modern 111 #26,260
2006 modern 110 #26,717
2007 modern 108 #27,391
2008 modern 111 #27,225
2009 modern 121 #26,373
2010 modern 131 #25,656
2011 modern 134 #25,050
2012 modern 139 #24,485
2013 modern 147 #23,977
2014 modern 150 #23,864
2015 modern 145 #24,246
2016 modern 140 #24,865

Geography

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Where Girauds 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 Brent, Croydon, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton and Epsom and Ewell. 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 Brent 025 Brent
2 Croydon 008 Croydon
3 Kensington and Chelsea 020 Kensington and Chelsea
4 Merton 021 Merton
5 Epsom and Ewell 007 Epsom and Ewell

Forenames

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First names often paired with Giraud

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Giraud

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

Giraud 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

Giraud 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.

8
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Giraud is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 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 Giraud, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Giraud

The surname GIRAUD originated in France during the early medieval period. It is derived from the ancient Germanic personal name Gerhard or Gerard, which is composed of the elements "ger" meaning "spear" and "hard" meaning "brave" or "hardy". The name became popular in France after the 8th century and evolved into various spellings such as Girard, Girault, and Giraud.

The earliest recorded instances of the name GIRAUD can be traced back to the 11th century in the regions of Provence and Languedoc in southern France. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Giraud de Roussillon, a nobleman and Count of Burgundy who lived in the late 9th century.

In the 12th century, the name GIRAUD appeared in several medieval charters and records, including the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Victor de Marseille, which mentions a Giraud de Châteauneuf in 1160. Another notable figure from this period was Giraud de Cabrera, a Catalan nobleman and troubadour who lived in the late 12th century.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the GIRAUD name continued to spread throughout France, particularly in the regions of Provence, Languedoc, and the Rhône Valley. One prominent individual was Giraud d'Aubussargues, a wealthy merchant and landowner from Montpellier who lived in the late 13th century.

In the 15th century, the GIRAUD name gained further prominence with the rise of the Giraud family in the city of Marseille. This family produced several notable figures, including Jean Giraud (1435-1501), a wealthy merchant and shipowner, and his son, Antoine Giraud (1470-1548), who served as a councilor and diplomat.

Other notable individuals with the surname GIRAUD include:

1. Pierre Giraud (1792-1856), a French writer and philosopher. 2. Charles Giraud (1819-1892), a French entomologist and naturalist. 3. Victor Giraud (1869-1953), a French writer and literary critic. 4. Jean Giraud (1938-2012), a French comic book artist and writer, better known by his pen name Moebius. 5. Jean-Michel Giraud (born 1945), a French author and screenwriter.

While the GIRAUD name has its roots in southern France, it eventually spread to other regions of the country and beyond. Over the centuries, it has been associated with various professions, from nobility and merchants to scholars and artists, reflecting the diverse backgrounds of its bearers.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Giraud families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Giraud 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. Kent leads with 29 Girauds recorded in 1881 and an index of 20.75x.

County Total Index
Kent 29 20.75x
Middlesex 5 1.22x
Leicestershire 2 4.40x
Nottinghamshire 2 3.62x
Gloucestershire 1 1.24x
Hampshire 1 1.19x
Suffolk 1 2.00x
Surrey 1 0.50x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Deal in Kent leads with 18 Girauds recorded in 1881 and an index of 1512.61x.

Place Total Index
Deal 18 1512.61x
Milton In Gravesend 8 380.95x
Queenborough 3 2142.86x
Leicester St Margaret 2 18.07x
Nottingham St Peter 2 322.58x
Westminster St John 2 40.08x
Bury St Edmunds St James 1 75.19x
Cheltenham 1 16.13x
Shanklin 1 400.00x
St Anne Soho London 1 42.74x
St George Hanover Square 1 13.85x
St Marylebone London 1 4.57x
Woking 1 83.33x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Sarah 3
Mary 2
Ada 1
Amelia 1
Beatrice 1
Edith 1
Ella 1
Emma 1
Harriet 1
Hylda 1
Jessie 1
Louisa 1
Margaret 1
Maria 1
Marie 1
Matilda 1
May 1
Minnie 1
Winifred 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Byng 2
Charles 2
Richard 2
Amyatt 1
Andre 1
August 1
Augustus 1
Edwd.T. 1
Edwin 1
Francis 1
George 1
Herbert 1
John 1
Laurent 1
Louis 1
Victor 1
William 1

FAQ

Giraud surname: questions and answers

How common was the Giraud surname in 1881?

In 1881, 42 people were recorded with the Giraud surname. That placed it at #27,721 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Giraud surname today?

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

What does the Giraud surname mean?

A French surname derived from the Germanic name Gerard, meaning "hardy" or "brave."

What does the Giraud map show?

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