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UK surname

Kyriakides

A surname of Greek origin indicating someone associated with the Lord or Sunday.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Kyriakides is 298 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

289

2016, ranked #15,137

Peak year

2013

298 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 289 in 2016, ranked #15,137.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Kyriakides surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Kyriakides surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Kyriakides 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
1911 historical 1 #34,332
1997 modern 234 #15,939
1998 modern 263 #15,161
1999 modern 271 #14,954
2000 modern 265 #15,143
2001 modern 252 #15,452
2002 modern 258 #15,485
2003 modern 244 #15,861
2004 modern 253 #15,583
2005 modern 247 #15,763
2006 modern 251 #15,696
2007 modern 259 #15,519
2008 modern 262 #15,550
2009 modern 279 #15,184
2010 modern 291 #15,050
2011 modern 285 #15,140
2012 modern 289 #14,875
2013 modern 298 #14,815
2014 modern 295 #15,020
2015 modern 290 #15,117
2016 modern 289 #15,137

Geography

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Where Kyriakides' 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 Enfield, Haringey 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 Enfield 031 Enfield
2 Haringey 004 Haringey
3 Barnet 017 Barnet
4 Haringey 007 Haringey
5 Barnet 019 Barnet

Forenames

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First names often paired with Kyriakides

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Kyriakides

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

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Kyriakides 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

Kyriakides 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Kyriakides 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 Kyriakides 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Kyriakides

The surname Kyriakides is of Greek origin and can be traced back to the Byzantine era. It is derived from the Greek word "Kyriakos," which means "of the Lord" or "belonging to the Lord." This surname is thought to have originated as a nickname or a descriptor for individuals who had a strong connection to the church or religious affairs.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Kyriakides can be found in historical documents from the Greek islands and coastal regions of Asia Minor during the 14th and 15th centuries. These records often mention individuals with this surname as members of the clergy or as prominent figures in religious communities.

One notable historical reference to the surname Kyriakides is found in a manuscript from the 16th century, which details the life and works of a Greek scholar and theologian named Georgios Kyriakides. Born in 1525 on the island of Crete, Georgios Kyriakides made significant contributions to the study of Byzantine literature and theology.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Ioannis Kyriakides, a Greek merchant and philanthropist who lived in the late 18th century. Born in 1745 in the city of Smyrna (modern-day Izmir, Turkey), Ioannis Kyriakides amassed a considerable fortune through his trading endeavors and later devoted much of his wealth to supporting educational and charitable causes in his hometown.

In the 19th century, the surname Kyriakides is associated with Konstantinos Kyriakides, a Greek writer and journalist who played a significant role in the Greek War of Independence against Ottoman rule. Born in 1800 in the village of Kyria, Konstantinos Kyriakides used his writings to inspire and mobilize support for the Greek revolutionary cause.

Another notable figure with this surname is Andonis Kyriakides, a Cypriot long-distance runner who achieved international fame in the mid-20th century. Born in 1938 in the village of Pahyammos, Andonis Kyriakides won the Boston Marathon in 1946 and 1948, becoming the first Greek athlete to win this prestigious event.

Lastly, the surname Kyriakides is also associated with Demetrios Kyriakides, a Greek-American artist and sculptor who made significant contributions to the art world in the latter half of the 20th century. Born in 1924 in Athens, Demetrios Kyriakides is renowned for his abstract sculptures and installations, many of which can be found in public spaces and museums throughout the United States and Europe.

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FAQ

Kyriakides surname: questions and answers

How common is the Kyriakides surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 289 in 2016. That gives Kyriakides a modern rank of #15,137.

What does the Kyriakides surname mean?

A surname of Greek origin indicating someone associated with the Lord or Sunday.

What does the Kyriakides map show?

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