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UK surname

Papadopoulos

A Greek patronymic surname meaning "son of a priest," derived from the Greek words "papas" (priest) and "poulos" (descendant).

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Papadopoulos is 528 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

518

2016, ranked #9,746

Peak year

2015

528 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 518 in 2016, ranked #9,746.
  • 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.

Papadopoulos surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Papadopoulos surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Papadopoulos 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 347 #12,251
1998 modern 375 #11,939
1999 modern 393 #11,602
2000 modern 410 #11,204
2001 modern 392 #11,384
2002 modern 415 #11,133
2003 modern 392 #11,425
2004 modern 388 #11,539
2005 modern 396 #11,271
2006 modern 418 #10,861
2007 modern 443 #10,467
2008 modern 439 #10,640
2009 modern 436 #10,965
2010 modern 465 #10,618
2011 modern 461 #10,582
2012 modern 476 #10,213
2013 modern 507 #9,917
2014 modern 522 #9,778
2015 modern 528 #9,633
2016 modern 518 #9,746

Geography

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Where Papadopoulos' 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, Enfield, Kensington and Chelsea, 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 Brent 023 Brent
2 Enfield 035 Enfield
3 Kensington and Chelsea 012 Kensington and Chelsea
4 Haringey 001 Haringey
5 Barnet 015 Barnet

Forenames

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First names often paired with Papadopoulos

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Papadopoulos

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

Papadopoulos 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

Papadopoulos 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
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Papadopoulos 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.

9
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Papadopoulos

The surname Papadopoulos originated from Greece, tracing its roots back to the Byzantine era. It is derived from the Greek words "papas" meaning priest or father, and "poulos" meaning son. The name was initially given to the sons of priests and clergymen within the Greek Orthodox Church.

During the Byzantine period, the name Papadopoulos appeared in various historical records and manuscripts. One notable mention was in a 12th-century document from the Monastery of Vatopedi on Mount Athos, where a monk named Papadopoulos was listed among the signatories.

The earliest recorded example of the name dates back to the 14th century, when a certain Ioannis Papadopoulos was mentioned in a legal document from the island of Crete. This document was written in the Byzantine Greek language and included references to the village of Apokorona, which could be an older spelling of a place name associated with the surname.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure bearing the name Papadopoulos was Georgios Papadopoulos (1495-1568), a scholar and theologian from Constantinople. He was renowned for his contributions to the study of Greek literature and his defense of Orthodox Christianity during the tumultuous period of the Ottoman Empire.

Another notable individual was Konstantinos Papadopoulos (1655-1730), a Greek merchant and philanthropist from the island of Chios. He established several schools and charities in his homeland, leaving a lasting impact on the education and welfare of the local community.

In the 19th century, Alexandros Papadopoulos (1818-1892) was a Greek politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Kingdom of Greece. He played a crucial role in the negotiations that led to the recognition of Greece's independence by the Ottoman Empire.

During the 20th century, Giorgos Papadopoulos (1919-1999) was a prominent Greek military officer and statesman. He served as the Prime Minister and President of the ruling military junta in Greece from 1967 to 1973, a period marked by political turmoil and repression.

The surname Papadopoulos has a rich history and has been borne by many notable individuals throughout the centuries, reflecting its deep roots in Greek culture and the Greek Orthodox tradition.

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FAQ

Papadopoulos surname: questions and answers

How common is the Papadopoulos surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 518 in 2016. That gives Papadopoulos a modern rank of #9,746.

What does the Papadopoulos surname mean?

A Greek patronymic surname meaning "son of a priest," derived from the Greek words "papas" (priest) and "poulos" (descendant).

What does the Papadopoulos map show?

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