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UK surname

Joannides

A Greek surname referring to the given name John or its derivatives.

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Joannides surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 171, ranked #21,726, up from #34,027 in 1881.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Joannides is 188 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 17000.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

171

2016, ranked #21,726

Peak year

2010

188 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Joannides had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 171 in 2016, ranked #21,726.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 6 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Outer Suburbs.

Joannides surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Joannides surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Joannides 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
1861 historical 1 #34,435
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1891 historical 6 #33,800
1901 historical 6 #33,591
1911 historical 6 #33,255
1997 modern 176 #19,091
1998 modern 183 #19,106
1999 modern 181 #19,380
2000 modern 179 #19,494
2001 modern 173 #19,635
2002 modern 176 #19,829
2003 modern 164 #20,483
2004 modern 177 #19,662
2005 modern 172 #19,908
2006 modern 168 #20,368
2007 modern 173 #20,243
2008 modern 176 #20,224
2009 modern 180 #20,341
2010 modern 188 #20,235
2011 modern 176 #20,957
2012 modern 165 #21,782
2013 modern 169 #21,826
2014 modern 171 #21,812
2015 modern 170 #21,800
2016 modern 171 #21,726

Geography

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Where Joannides' 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, Solihull, Reading, Swansea and Barnet. 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 023 Brent
2 Solihull 009 Solihull
3 Reading 001 Reading
4 Swansea 031 Swansea
5 Barnet 011 Barnet

Forenames

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First names often paired with Joannides

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Joannides

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Joannides, 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

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Outer Suburbs

Nationally, the Joannides surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Outer Suburbs, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Joannides household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods are found on the outer edges of many towns and cities. Many residents were born outside the UK. Indian ethnic group representation is high. There are high numbers of families with dependent children aged 5 to 14. Incidences of disability and of provision of unpaid care are low. Neighbourhoods provide a mix of detached housing and flats, and terraced housing is not uncommon. Levels of overcrowding are low and homeownership rates are high. Professional and managerial occupations are prevalent: unemployment is low and education to degree level is the norm.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Joannides 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

Joannides 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

Joannides falls in decile 9 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.

9
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Joannides 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.

8
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Joannides

The surname Joannides is of Greek origin, and it is believed to have originated in the Byzantine era, which spanned from the 4th to the 15th century. The name is derived from the Greek name "Ioannes," which is the equivalent of the English name "John." The suffix "-ides" is a patronymic ending, indicating that the name was originally a patronym, meaning "son of Ioannes."

The earliest recorded instances of the name Joannides can be traced back to the medieval period in the Greek-speaking regions of the Byzantine Empire. The name was particularly prevalent in areas such as Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul), the Peloponnese peninsula, and the Greek islands.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Joannides was Konstantinos Joannides, a Byzantine scholar and theologian who lived in the 11th century. He was known for his works on the interpretation of the Bible and the teachings of the Eastern Orthodox Church.

Another notable figure with the surname Joannides was Georgios Joannides, a Greek military leader who fought against the Ottoman Turks during the Greek War of Independence in the early 19th century. He played a crucial role in several battles, including the Siege of Tripolitsa in 1821.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Joannides surname gained prominence in the fields of literature and academia. One example is Alexandros Joannides (1853-1920), a Greek poet and translator who was known for his translations of works by William Shakespeare and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.

During the 20th century, the Joannides surname spread beyond Greece due to migration and diaspora communities. One notable individual was Marios Joannides (1932-2012), a Cypriot-American businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to various educational and cultural institutions in the United States and Cyprus.

Another figure worth mentioning is Lazaros Joannides (1884-1953), a Greek-American artist and painter who was part of the Ashcan School of American art. His works often depicted scenes of everyday life in New York City, capturing the essence of the urban landscape and its diverse inhabitants.

While the Joannides surname has its roots in Greece, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through Greek diaspora communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the Byzantine era, where it emerged as a patronymic name derived from the Greek name "Ioannes."

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Joannides families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Joannides 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. Lancashire leads with 1 Joannides' recorded in 1881 and an index of 8.74x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 1 8.74x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Liverpool in Lancashire leads with 1 Joannides' recorded in 1881 and an index of 144.93x.

Place Total Index
Liverpool 1 144.93x

Top male names

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

Name Count
S. 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 Joannides households.

Occupation Count
General Merchant 1

FAQ

Joannides surname: questions and answers

How common was the Joannides surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Joannides surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Joannides surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 171 in 2016. That gives Joannides a modern rank of #21,726.

What does the Joannides surname mean?

A Greek surname referring to the given name John or its derivatives.

What does the Joannides map show?

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