UK surname

Lazaro

A surname of Spanish origin derived from the biblical name Lazarus, meaning "God has helped."

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Islington, Nottingham and South Tyneside.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Lazaro is 154 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

154

2016, ranked #23,293

Peak year

2016

154 bearers

Map years

1998 to 2016

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 154 in 2016, ranked #23,293.
• Within the historical census years, the highest count was 2 in 1911.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Map

Lazaro surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Lazaro surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Lazaro 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	1	#33,412
1911	historical	2	#34,020
1997	modern	72	#30,415
1998	modern	100	#27,619
1999	modern	88	#29,287
2000	modern	96	#28,299
2001	modern	91	#28,670
2002	modern	96	#28,534
2003	modern	93	#28,829
2004	modern	98	#28,297
2005	modern	104	#27,369
2006	modern	105	#27,479
2007	modern	111	#26,954
2008	modern	117	#26,351
2009	modern	123	#26,098
2010	modern	127	#26,176
2011	modern	129	#25,673
2012	modern	141	#24,258
2013	modern	149	#23,765
2014	modern	146	#24,274
2015	modern	144	#24,369
2016	modern	154	#23,293

Geography

Where Lazaros 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 Islington, Nottingham, South Tyneside, Colchester and Waverley. 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	Islington 004	Islington
2	Nottingham 028	Nottingham
3	South Tyneside 003	South Tyneside
4	Colchester 003	Colchester
5	Waverley 013	Waverley

Forenames

First names often paired with Lazaro

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Maria Rebecca Monica Pauline Clare Sylvia Lisa Philippa Verina Raquel

Recent male names

David Damian Nigel Mark Javier Luke Miguel Luis Trevor Juan

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Lazaro

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

Lazaro 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

Lazaro 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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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Origin

Meaning and origin of Lazaro

The surname Lazaro has its origin in Spain, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is a derivative of the Latin name Lazarus, which itself comes from the Hebrew name "Elʿazar," meaning "God has helped."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Lazaro can be found in Spanish records from the 13th century, where it appeared in various spellings such as Lazaro, Lazara, and Lazarus. These early occurrences were concentrated in the regions of Castile and Aragon.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname Lazaro was Don Lazaro de Tormes, a Spanish nobleman and military commander who lived in the late 14th century. He was renowned for his valor and leadership during the Reconquista, the centuries-long campaign to drive the Moors from the Iberian Peninsula.

In the 15th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of Lazaro de Tormes (1455-1530), a Spanish Renaissance author and satirist. His most famous work, "La vida de Lazarillo de Tormes y de sus fortunas y adversidades," is considered one of the earliest novels in Spanish literature and a pioneering work in the picaresque genre.

Another significant figure bearing the surname Lazaro was Fray Bartolomé de las Casas (1484-1566), a Spanish Dominican friar and historian. He is renowned for his advocacy for the rights of Native Americans and his criticism of the Spanish colonists' treatment of indigenous peoples in the West Indies.

During the 16th century, the name Lazaro also appeared in various Spanish place names, such as Lazaro, a municipality in the province of Soria, and Lazarillo, a hamlet in the province of Palencia. These place names likely derived from individuals with the surname Lazaro who lived in or were associated with those locations.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the surname Lazaro spread to other parts of the world, including the Americas. One notable individual was Juan Lazaro (1545-1624), a Spanish sailor and navigator who accompanied Ferdinand Magellan on his famous circumnavigation of the globe in the early 16th century.

Throughout its history, the surname Lazaro has been borne by numerous other individuals of note, including artists, writers, and scholars. Its enduring presence in Spanish-speaking regions and beyond is a testament to its rich heritage and cultural significance.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Lazaro surname: questions and answers

How common is the Lazaro surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 154 in 2016. That gives Lazaro a modern rank of #23,293.

What does the Lazaro surname mean?