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UK surname

Juan

A Spanish patronymic surname meaning "son of Juan," derived from the given name Juan, the Spanish form of John.

In the 1881 census there were 10 people recorded with the Juan surname, ranking it #32,243 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 137, ranked #25,254, up from #32,243 in 1881.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Juan is 137 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1270.0%.

1881 census count

10

Ranked #32,243

Modern count

137

2016, ranked #25,254

Peak year

2016

137 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Juan had 10 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,243 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 137 in 2016, ranked #25,254.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 35 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Juan surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Juan surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Juan 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 35 #29,571
1881 historical 10 #32,243
1891 historical 21 #32,526
1901 historical 14 #32,506
1911 historical 14 #32,045
1997 modern 46 #33,077
1998 modern 51 #32,816
1999 modern 52 #32,848
2000 modern 44 #33,602
2001 modern 48 #33,129
2002 modern 52 #33,110
2003 modern 59 #32,530
2004 modern 63 #32,380
2005 modern 66 #32,303
2006 modern 66 #32,629
2007 modern 75 #32,079
2008 modern 74 #32,460
2009 modern 83 #31,950
2010 modern 97 #30,697
2011 modern 86 #32,006
2012 modern 101 #30,078
2013 modern 110 #29,028
2014 modern 129 #26,352
2015 modern 124 #26,944
2016 modern 137 #25,254

Geography

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Where Juans 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, Haringey, Lewisham and Adur. 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 011 Westminster
2 Haringey 031 Haringey
3 Lewisham 020 Lewisham
4 Westminster 013 Westminster
5 Adur 004 Adur

Forenames

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First names often paired with Juan

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

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

Juan 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

Juan falls in decile 3 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Juan 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Juan

The surname Juan originates from Spain and dates back to the Middle Ages. It is a variant of the personal name Juan, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." The name Juan gained popularity in Spain after the reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors in the 15th century.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Juan can be found in various medieval documents, such as parish records, tax rolls, and property deeds. One notable example is the appearance of the name in the Libro de Repartimiento de Sevilla, a 13th-century record of land distribution in the city of Seville after its reconquest from the Moors in 1248.

In the 14th century, a prominent individual named Juan Ruiz, also known as the Arcipreste de Hita, wrote the famous Spanish literary work "Libro de Buen Amor." Juan Ruiz (c. 1283 - c. 1350) is considered one of the earliest known poets and writers of the Spanish language.

Another notable bearer of the surname Juan was Rodrigo Juan (c. 1460 - c. 1530), a Spanish physician and writer who lived during the Renaissance period. He authored several medical treatises and was renowned for his contributions to the field of medicine.

During the Spanish colonization of the Americas, the surname Juan was carried to the New World by Spanish settlers and conquistadors. One such individual was Juan Ponce de León (c. 1460 - 1521), a Spanish explorer and conquistador known for his expeditions to Florida and Puerto Rico.

In the 17th century, Juan Bautista Villalpando (c. 1552 - 1608) was a Spanish Jesuit priest and architect who played a significant role in the design and construction of the Church of the Gesù in Rome, a landmark of Baroque architecture.

Throughout history, the surname Juan has been associated with various place names and locations in Spain, such as Juan de la Cosa, a small village in the province of Cantabria, and Juan Martín del Peso, a municipality in the province of Teruel.

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1881 census detail

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Juan families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Juan 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 8 Juans recorded in 1881 and an index of 8.22x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 8 8.22x
Cornwall 1 9.08x
Glamorgan 1 5.90x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Poplar London in Middlesex leads with 8 Juans recorded in 1881 and an index of 434.78x.

Place Total Index
Poplar London 8 434.78x
Clase 1 158.73x
Scilly Islands 1 5000.00x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 2
Eliza 1
Emma 1
Rose 1
Susannah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Arthur 1
Jonquin 1
Joseph 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 Juan households.

FAQ

Juan surname: questions and answers

How common was the Juan surname in 1881?

In 1881, 10 people were recorded with the Juan surname. That placed it at #32,243 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Juan surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 137 in 2016. That gives Juan a modern rank of #25,254.

What does the Juan surname mean?

A Spanish patronymic surname meaning "son of Juan," derived from the given name Juan, the Spanish form of John.

What does the Juan map show?

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