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UK surname

Joachim

Derived from the Hebrew name Yehoyaqim, meaning "raised by Yahweh" or "established by Yahweh."

In the 1881 census there were 45 people recorded with the Joachim surname, ranking it #27,314 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 136, ranked #25,377, up from #27,314 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Lewisham, Swindon and Camden.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Joachim is 140 in 2011. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 202.2%.

1881 census count

45

Ranked #27,314

Modern count

136

2016, ranked #25,377

Peak year

2011

140 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Joachim had 45 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #27,314 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 136 in 2016, ranked #25,377.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 65 in 1851.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Joachim surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Joachim surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Joachim 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 65 #21,747
1861 historical 44 #28,433
1881 historical 45 #27,314
1891 historical 47 #30,566
1901 historical 49 #28,696
1911 historical 54 #27,423
1997 modern 121 #24,019
1998 modern 130 #23,603
1999 modern 136 #23,186
2000 modern 122 #24,698
2001 modern 118 #24,832
2002 modern 121 #24,984
2003 modern 130 #23,672
2004 modern 124 #24,559
2005 modern 126 #24,287
2006 modern 121 #25,133
2007 modern 124 #25,086
2008 modern 118 #26,212
2009 modern 126 #25,686
2010 modern 135 #25,127
2011 modern 140 #24,395
2012 modern 121 #26,829
2013 modern 127 #26,452
2014 modern 131 #26,089
2015 modern 129 #26,226
2016 modern 136 #25,377

Geography

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Where Joachims 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 Lewisham, Swindon, Camden, Bath and North East Somerset and Forest of Dean. 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 Lewisham 013 Lewisham
2 Swindon 012 Swindon
3 Camden 008 Camden
4 Bath and North East Somerset 017 Bath and North East Somerset
5 Forest of Dean 004 Forest of Dean

Forenames

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First names often paired with Joachim

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

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

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Joachim is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

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

Joachim 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.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Joachim 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 Joachim 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Other Ethnic Group

This describes the area pattern most associated with Joachim, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Joachim

The surname Joachim originated from the Germanic personal name Joachim, which is derived from the Biblical Hebrew name Yehoiakhin or Yoyachin meaning "established by Yahweh". The name gained popularity in Europe during the Middle Ages due to its association with St. Joachim, the father of the Virgin Mary.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Joachim can be found in Germany and the Netherlands, dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries. In some regions, it was also spelled as Joachims, Jochen, or Jochems. The name was particularly prevalent in areas such as Saxony, Bavaria, and the Rhineland.

In England, the surname Joachim appeared in records as early as the 16th century, often in reference to immigrants from the Low Countries or Germany. One notable example is Sir Ralph Joachim (1540-1628), an English merchant and politician of German descent.

The Joachim family played a significant role in the musical history of Germany. Joseph Joachim (1831-1907) was a renowned Hungarian-born violinist and composer who helped establish the Berlin Hochschule für Musik (Berlin University of the Arts). His nephew, Johannes Joachim (1864-1920), was also a respected violinist and conductor.

Another famous bearer of the surname was the German philosopher and theologian Justin Joachim (1786-1860), known for his contributions to the philosophical movement of German Idealism. He was a contemporary of Hegel and Schelling.

In the Netherlands, one of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Joachim is found in the "Oorkondenboek van Holland en Zeeland" (Charter Book of Holland and Zeeland) from the 13th century, which mentions a person named Joachim van Leiden.

The Joachim surname has also been associated with several notable places, such as Joachimsthal (now Jáchymov) in Bohemia, which gave its name to the mineral "Joachimite" and the currency "Joachimsthaler" (later shortened to "Thaler" or "Dollar").

Throughout history, the surname Joachim has been carried by various individuals from different fields, including artists, musicians, scholars, and religious figures, reflecting the widespread influence of this name across Europe and its enduring presence over centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Joachim families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Joachim 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. Middlesex leads with 17 Joachims recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.87x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 17 3.87x
Gloucestershire 9 10.46x
Derbyshire 6 8.73x
Wiltshire 4 10.31x
Yorkshire 3 0.69x
Berkshire 2 6.07x
Kent 2 1.34x
Devon 1 1.09x
Sussex 1 1.35x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Kensington London in Middlesex leads with 7 Joachims recorded in 1881 and an index of 28.69x.

Place Total Index
Kensington London 7 28.69x
St Pancras London 7 19.82x
Barrow Upon Trent 6 12000.00x
Cirencester 5 427.35x
Minety 3 2727.27x
Cheltenham 2 30.12x
Ecclesall Bierlow 2 22.62x
Guiting Power 2 2222.22x
Thatcham 2 392.16x
Bexley 1 75.76x
Bridlington 1 100.00x
Brighton 1 6.70x
Charlton Next Woolwich 1 64.10x
Devonport 1 95.24x
Hankerton 1 2000.00x
Islington London 1 2.35x
St Marylebone London 1 4.27x
Westminster St Margaret 1 47.17x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 5
Elizabeth 3
Eliza 2
Agnes 1
Ann 1
Anna 1
Dorothy 1
Ella 1
Gertrude 1
Isabella 1
Jane 1
Martha 1
Maud 1
Nellie 1
Nina 1
Sarah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Edward 4
John 2
Joseph 2
Richard 2
Arthur 1
Cornelius 1
Emil 1
George 1
Harry 1
Henry 1
Jesse 1
Phillip 1
R.H. 1
Robert 1
Susini 1
Thomas 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 Joachim households.

FAQ

Joachim surname: questions and answers

How common was the Joachim surname in 1881?

In 1881, 45 people were recorded with the Joachim surname. That placed it at #27,314 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Joachim surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 136 in 2016. That gives Joachim a modern rank of #25,377.

What does the Joachim surname mean?

Derived from the Hebrew name Yehoyaqim, meaning "raised by Yahweh" or "established by Yahweh."

What does the Joachim map show?

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