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UK surname

Johnbaptiste

A surname indicating French origin combined with the given name John and the French "Baptiste" or Baptist.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Johnbaptiste is 304 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

281

2016, ranked #15,449

Peak year

2010

304 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 281 in 2016, ranked #15,449.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Johnbaptiste surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Johnbaptiste surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Johnbaptiste 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 227 #16,267
1998 modern 233 #16,459
1999 modern 243 #16,094
2000 modern 232 #16,562
2001 modern 225 #16,664
2002 modern 232 #16,637
2003 modern 238 #16,144
2004 modern 241 #16,086
2005 modern 255 #15,437
2006 modern 259 #15,370
2007 modern 272 #14,994
2008 modern 271 #15,182
2009 modern 285 #14,944
2010 modern 304 #14,591
2011 modern 303 #14,506
2012 modern 283 #15,115
2013 modern 291 #15,067
2014 modern 286 #15,378
2015 modern 283 #15,380
2016 modern 281 #15,449

Geography

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Where Johnbaptistes 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 Westminster, Brent and Hackney. 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 Westminster 005 Westminster
2 Westminster 004 Westminster
3 Westminster 009 Westminster
4 Brent 033 Brent
5 Hackney 021 Hackney

Forenames

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First names often paired with Johnbaptiste

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Johnbaptiste

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

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Johnbaptiste surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Johnbaptiste 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 is often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Johnbaptiste 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

Johnbaptiste 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

Johnbaptiste falls in decile 2 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

2
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Johnbaptiste

The surname JOHNBAPTISTE has its origins in England, where it first emerged in the late 16th century. It is derived from the combination of the given names John and Baptiste, with the latter being a French variant of the name Baptist or Baptist. The name likely originated as a surname for a person whose father was named John Baptiste, indicating a patronymic naming convention.

In the early 17th century, the name appeared in various parish records and court records across England, particularly in the counties of Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Nottinghamshire. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the baptismal records of St. Mary's Church in Nottingham, where a child named Thomas JOHNBAPTISTE was baptized in 1612.

The JOHNBAPTISTE surname gained prominence in the 18th century, with several notable individuals bearing the name. One such individual was Sir William JOHNBAPTISTE (1723-1789), a British politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Stamford from 1768 to 1780.

Another notable figure was Robert JOHNBAPTISTE (1742-1811), a renowned English botanist and naturalist. He was known for his extensive travels throughout Europe and the Americas, where he collected and documented various plant species. His contributions to the field of botany were recognized by the Royal Society, which elected him as a Fellow in 1786.

In the 19th century, the JOHNBAPTISTE surname spread across the British Empire, with individuals bearing the name settling in various colonies and territories. One prominent figure was Captain James JOHNBAPTISTE (1789-1857), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars and later became a colonial administrator in the West Indies.

Another notable individual was Elizabeth JOHNBAPTISTE (1815-1892), a British philanthropist and social reformer. She dedicated her life to improving the living conditions of the poor and advocating for women's rights. Her efforts led to the establishment of several charitable organizations and the reform of laws related to women's property rights.

Towards the end of the 19th century, the JOHNBAPTISTE surname also gained recognition in the United States, where it was adopted by immigrants from England and other parts of the British Empire. One such individual was William JOHNBAPTISTE (1861-1938), an American businessman and entrepreneur who founded the JOHNBAPTISTE Manufacturing Company, a successful industrial firm based in New York City.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Johnbaptiste surname: questions and answers

How common is the Johnbaptiste surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 281 in 2016. That gives Johnbaptiste a modern rank of #15,449.

What does the Johnbaptiste surname mean?

A surname indicating French origin combined with the given name John and the French "Baptiste" or Baptist.

What does the Johnbaptiste map show?

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