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UK surname

Menendez

A Spanish patronymic surname meaning "son of Menendo," derived from the Latin name Menendus, possibly meaning "strong and brave."

In the 1881 census there were 2 people recorded with the Menendez surname, ranking it #33,721 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 103, ranked #30,515, up from #33,721 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Hammersmith and Fulham, Stockport and Camden.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Menendez is 103 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 5050.0%.

1881 census count

2

Ranked #33,721

Modern count

103

2016, ranked #30,515

Peak year

2014

103 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Menendez had 2 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,721 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 103 in 2016, ranked #30,515.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 6 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Menendez surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Menendez surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Menendez 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 2 #33,721
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1901 historical 6 #33,591
1911 historical 5 #33,427
1997 modern 43 #33,361
1998 modern 44 #33,462
1999 modern 42 #33,778
2000 modern 52 #32,916
2001 modern 49 #33,048
2002 modern 58 #32,564
2003 modern 58 #32,619
2004 modern 56 #33,067
2005 modern 58 #33,094
2006 modern 54 #33,780
2007 modern 54 #34,042
2008 modern 56 #34,084
2009 modern 65 #33,611
2010 modern 75 #33,081
2011 modern 81 #32,558
2012 modern 90 #31,790
2013 modern 101 #30,591
2014 modern 103 #30,539
2015 modern 100 #31,005
2016 modern 103 #30,515

Geography

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Where Menendez' 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 Hammersmith and Fulham, Stockport, Camden, Kensington and Chelsea and Cornwall. 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 Hammersmith and Fulham 007 Hammersmith and Fulham
2 Stockport 006 Stockport
3 Camden 021 Camden
4 Kensington and Chelsea 018 Kensington and Chelsea
5 Cornwall 027 Cornwall

Forenames

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First names often paired with Menendez

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

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

Menendez 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.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Menendez falls in decile 6 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

6
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Menendez is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

6
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Menendez

The surname Menendez originates from Spain, and it is believed to have its roots in the Middle Ages. The name itself is derived from the Spanish word "Menéndez," which is a patronymic form of the given name "Menendo," a variant of the Germanic name "Ermenegildo."

This surname was particularly prevalent in the northern regions of Spain, such as Asturias, Cantabria, and the Basque Country. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 10th century, where it appeared in various historical documents and records.

One of the earliest known references to the name Menendez can be found in the Codex Calixtinus, a 12th-century manuscript that serves as a guidebook for pilgrims traveling the Camino de Santiago. This manuscript mentions several individuals with the surname Menendez, suggesting its widespread use during that period.

In the 13th century, the name Menendez gained recognition with the exploits of Rodrigo Menendez de Valdés, a prominent knight who served under the king of Castile, Alfonso VIII. Rodrigo played a crucial role in the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa in 1212, where the Christian forces defeated the Almohad rulers of the Iberian Peninsula.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Menendez was Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, a Spanish sailor and military leader who lived from 1519 to 1574. He is best known for establishing the first permanent European settlement in what is now the United States, St. Augustine, Florida, in 1565.

During the 16th century, the Menendez family also had a significant presence in the Canary Islands, where they were involved in the sugar trade and held influential positions. One prominent member of this branch was Pedro Menendez de Luarca, who served as the governor of the Canary Islands from 1580 to 1588.

In the realm of literature, the Spanish writer and poet Ramón de Campoamor y Campoosorio, born in 1817 and died in 1901, was also known by his maternal surname, Menéndez de Campoamor. He is considered one of the most celebrated poets of the Romantic era in Spain.

Throughout its history, the surname Menendez has been associated with various influential individuals, from military leaders and governors to writers and poets, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who carried this name.

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1881 census detail

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Menendez families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Menendez 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. Cheshire leads with 1 Menendez' recorded in 1881 and an index of 23.47x.

County Total Index
Cheshire 1 23.47x
Lancashire 1 4.37x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Birkenhead in Cheshire leads with 1 Menendez' recorded in 1881 and an index of 294.12x.

Place Total Index
Birkenhead 1 294.12x
Stretford 1 769.23x

Top male names

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

Name Count
D. 1
Raimond 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 Menendez households.

FAQ

Menendez surname: questions and answers

How common was the Menendez surname in 1881?

In 1881, 2 people were recorded with the Menendez surname. That placed it at #33,721 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Menendez surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 103 in 2016. That gives Menendez a modern rank of #30,515.

What does the Menendez surname mean?

A Spanish patronymic surname meaning "son of Menendo," derived from the Latin name Menendus, possibly meaning "strong and brave."

What does the Menendez map show?

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