UK surname

Pajor

A surname of Polish origin meaning "weaver" or someone employed in the textile trade.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include East Staffordshire, Sauchie and Colinton Mains and Firrhill.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Pajor is 114 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

114

2016, ranked #28,515

Peak year

2016

114 bearers

Map years

2016 to 2016

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 114 in 2016, ranked #28,515.
• Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1891.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Map

Pajor surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Pajor surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Pajor 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
1891	historical	1	#34,674
1997	modern	37	#33,964
1998	modern	47	#33,197
1999	modern	50	#33,041
2000	modern	50	#33,087
2001	modern	50	#32,957
2002	modern	48	#33,459
2003	modern	48	#33,533
2004	modern	51	#33,478
2005	modern	55	#33,349
2006	modern	61	#33,142
2007	modern	69	#32,662
2008	modern	71	#32,753
2009	modern	74	#32,835
2010	modern	82	#32,492
2011	modern	91	#31,442
2012	modern	104	#29,543
2013	modern	110	#29,028
2014	modern	111	#29,113
2015	modern	112	#28,809
2016	modern	114	#28,515

Geography

Where Pajors 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 East Staffordshire, Sauchie, Colinton Mains and Firrhill and Redbridge. 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	East Staffordshire 011	East Staffordshire
2	Sauchie	Clackmannanshire
3	East Staffordshire 007	East Staffordshire
4	Colinton Mains and Firrhill	City of Edinburgh
5	Redbridge 005	Redbridge

Forenames

First names often paired with Pajor

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Julie Barbara Agnieszka Zoe Helen Katarzyna Sylwia Anna Nicola Sharon

Recent male names

Paul Gary David Krzysztof Rafal Piotr Pawel Jakub Marcin Dariusz

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Pajor

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Pajor, 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

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Pajor surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Pajor household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs

Within London, Pajor is most associated with areas classed as Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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 concentrated in suburban areas, these terraced and semi-detached developments are less overcrowded than the Supergroup average, and resident households are more likely to own two or more cars. There are fewer residents aged 25-44, and a larger share of residents employed in administrative and secretarial occupations. Residents are more likely to have been born in the UK, less likely to have been born in the EU or Africa, and much less likely to self-identify as Bangladeshi.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Pajor 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

Pajor 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 Pajor 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 Pajor, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Origin

Meaning and origin of Pajor

The surname PAJOR is of Polish origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Polish word "paj," which means "weaver" or "spinner." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in the textile industry or related occupations.

PAJOR is a variation of the more common Polish surname "Pajor," which is derived from the same root word. The earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in historical documents and records from various regions of Poland, particularly in the areas around Krakow and Poznan.

One notable historical reference to the PAJOR surname is found in the Metryka Koronna, a collection of official documents from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth dating back to the 16th century. This record mentions several individuals with the surname PAJOR, indicating that the name was in use during this time period.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure bearing the PAJOR surname was Jakub PAJOR, a skilled weaver from the town of Bochnia. His exceptional craftsmanship and contributions to the local textile industry earned him recognition among his contemporaries.

Moving into the 18th century, the PAJOR surname appears in various parish records and registries across Poland. One notable individual was Jan PAJOR, a landowner and farmer from the village of Pawłowice, born in 1732. He was known for his innovative agricultural practices and played a significant role in the local farming community.

During the 19th century, the PAJOR surname continued to be associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Katarzyna PAJOR, born in 1821 in Krakow, was a respected educator and advocate for women's education. Her efforts to establish educational opportunities for girls in the region left a lasting impact on the local community.

Another notable figure from this period was Franciszek PAJOR, a Polish military officer who served in the November Uprising against the Russian Empire in 1830-1831. His bravery and dedication to the cause of Polish independence earned him recognition among his peers and in historical accounts of the uprising.

As the PAJOR surname spread across different regions of Poland, it also found its way into various place names and geographic locations. Examples include the village of Pajorowo in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship and the Pajor River, a tributary of the Vistula River.

While the PAJOR surname has its roots in Poland, it has since been adopted by individuals of Polish descent in other parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and various European countries. However, it remains most prevalent in its country of origin, where it continues to be a recognizable and respected surname with a rich historical legacy.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

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FAQ

Pajor surname: questions and answers

How common is the Pajor surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 114 in 2016. That gives Pajor a modern rank of #28,515.

What does the Pajor surname mean?