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UK surname

Nazareth

A surname with origins in the ancient city of Nazareth.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Nazareth is 153 in 2011. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

150

2016, ranked #23,724

Peak year

2011

153 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 150 in 2016, ranked #23,724.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 3 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Nazareth surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Nazareth surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Nazareth 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 3 #33,789
1997 modern 105 #26,188
1998 modern 113 #25,731
1999 modern 106 #26,885
2000 modern 105 #27,001
2001 modern 98 #27,672
2002 modern 100 #27,944
2003 modern 102 #27,383
2004 modern 122 #24,812
2005 modern 125 #24,398
2006 modern 121 #25,133
2007 modern 138 #23,478
2008 modern 147 #22,720
2009 modern 143 #23,686
2010 modern 150 #23,482
2011 modern 153 #22,996
2012 modern 139 #24,485
2013 modern 141 #24,670
2014 modern 152 #23,631
2015 modern 152 #23,507
2016 modern 150 #23,724

Geography

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Where Nazareths 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 Brent, Croydon, Swindon, Bedford and Lewisham. 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 Brent 032 Brent
2 Croydon 018 Croydon
3 Swindon 015 Swindon
4 Bedford 001 Bedford
5 Lewisham 014 Lewisham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Nazareth

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Nazareth

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

Nazareth 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

Nazareth falls in decile 5 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.

5
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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Nazareth

The surname "NAZARETH" is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in the region of modern-day Israel and the Palestinian territories. It is derived from the ancient city of Nazareth, which is mentioned in the New Testament as the childhood home of Jesus Christ. The name itself comes from the Hebrew word "Nezer," meaning "branch" or "shoot," referring to a descendant or offshoot.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname "NAZARETH" can be traced back to the 12th and 13th centuries, during the time of the Crusades. As Christian pilgrims and settlers arrived in the Holy Land, some adopted the name "NAZARETH" as a way to associate themselves with the sacred site where Jesus was raised.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname "NAZARETH" was Petrus de Nazareth, a French monk and scholar who lived in the late 12th century. He wrote several theological works and is considered one of the first to use the surname in a documented form.

In the 14th century, a prominent figure named Girolamo da Nazareth (c. 1320-1390) gained recognition as a Franciscan friar and preacher in Italy. He was known for his eloquent sermons and writings on spiritual matters.

During the Renaissance period, a Spanish painter named Juan de Nazareth (c. 1480-1545) gained recognition for his religious artwork, including altarpieces and frescoes in various churches throughout Spain.

Another notable individual with the surname "NAZARETH" was John Nazareth (c. 1520-1590), an English Catholic priest and martyr who was executed during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I for his religious beliefs.

In the 18th century, a renowned British architect named Thomas Nazareth (1718-1788) made significant contributions to the design of churches and public buildings in London and other parts of England.

While the surname "NAZARETH" has been found in various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange, its origins can be traced back to the ancient city of Nazareth in the Middle East, where it gained significance as a symbolic connection to the birthplace of Christianity.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Nazareth surname: questions and answers

How common is the Nazareth surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 150 in 2016. That gives Nazareth a modern rank of #23,724.

What does the Nazareth surname mean?

A surname with origins in the ancient city of Nazareth.

What does the Nazareth map show?

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