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UK surname

Pardo

A Spanish surname derived from the Latin "pardus," meaning leopard, likely referring to someone with a spotted complexion or hair.

In the 1881 census there were 73 people recorded with the Pardo surname, ranking it #23,220 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 197, ranked #19,777, up from #23,220 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Lewisham, Waltham Forest and Westminster.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Pardo is 197 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 169.9%.

1881 census count

73

Ranked #23,220

Modern count

197

2016, ranked #19,777

Peak year

2016

197 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Pardo had 73 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #23,220 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 197 in 2016, ranked #19,777.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 73 in 1881.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Pardo surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Pardo surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Pardo 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 20 #29,743
1861 historical 27 #30,543
1881 historical 73 #23,220
1891 historical 71 #27,934
1901 historical 52 #28,377
1911 historical 39 #29,025
1997 modern 113 #25,106
1998 modern 117 #25,190
1999 modern 123 #24,643
2000 modern 121 #24,824
2001 modern 118 #24,832
2002 modern 116 #25,632
2003 modern 120 #24,909
2004 modern 128 #24,117
2005 modern 123 #24,663
2006 modern 124 #24,750
2007 modern 124 #25,086
2008 modern 123 #25,505
2009 modern 142 #23,791
2010 modern 165 #22,026
2011 modern 164 #21,900
2012 modern 178 #20,758
2013 modern 186 #20,502
2014 modern 193 #20,159
2015 modern 192 #20,138
2016 modern 197 #19,777

Geography

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Where Pardos 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 Lewisham, Waltham Forest, Westminster, Wokingham and Guildford. 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 Lewisham 035 Lewisham
2 Waltham Forest 016 Waltham Forest
3 Westminster 019 Westminster
4 Wokingham 014 Wokingham
5 Guildford 011 Guildford

Forenames

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First names often paired with Pardo

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

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

Pardo 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

Pardo 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 Pardo is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 40-50 mbit/s.

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

7
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Pardo

The surname Pardo is of Spanish origin, deriving from the Spanish word "pardo" meaning "brown" or "gray." It is believed to have originated as a nickname or descriptive name for someone with brown or grayish hair or complexion.

The earliest recorded use of the surname Pardo can be traced back to the 12th century in the Iberian Peninsula, particularly in the regions of Castile and Aragon. It is also found in the historical records of the Reconquista, the centuries-long period when Christian kingdoms fought to reclaim territories from the Moors.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name Pardo was Pedro Pardo de la Casta, a Spanish nobleman born in 1185 in Seville. He was a prominent military leader during the Reconquista and played a significant role in the capture of Cordoba from the Moors in 1236.

In the 15th century, the surname Pardo gained prominence with the rise of the Pardo de la Vega family, who were influential noblemen and landowners in the region of Andalusia. One notable member was Alonso Pardo de la Vega, born in 1440 in Cordoba, who served as a diplomat and advisor to King Ferdinand II of Aragon.

The surname Pardo also has a connection to various place names in Spain, such as Pardos in the province of Lugo and Pardo in the province of Toledo. These place names likely derived from the same word "pardo" and may have influenced the surname's spread and usage.

During the era of Spanish colonization in the Americas, many individuals with the surname Pardo traveled to the New World and contributed to the settlement and development of various regions. One such individual was Diego Pardo, born in 1530 in Seville, who was a Spanish explorer and conquistador. He led expeditions into present-day North Carolina and Virginia in the late 16th century.

Other notable bearers of the surname Pardo include:

1. María Pardo de Andrade (1633-1693), a Spanish poet and playwright from Galicia. 2. Juan Pardo de Neyra (1570-1639), a Spanish military officer and governor of Chile. 3. Pedro Pardo de Cela (1534-1618), a Spanish Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Quito. 4. Juan Pardo de Tavera (1472-1545), a Spanish Cardinal and Grand Inquisitor during the Spanish Inquisition. 5. Francisco Pardo Bazán (1809-1899), a Spanish writer, historian, and politician from Galicia.

The surname Pardo continues to be widely used in Spain and Spanish-speaking countries, reflecting its rich historical roots and the contributions of its bearers throughout the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Pardo families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Pardo 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. Warwickshire leads with 19 Pardos recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.58x.

County Total Index
Warwickshire 19 10.58x
Middlesex 11 1.55x
Hampshire 10 6.85x
Lancashire 10 1.18x
Cheshire 7 4.45x
Worcestershire 5 5.38x
Staffordshire 4 1.66x
Gloucestershire 3 2.15x
Monmouthshire 1 1.94x
Montgomeryshire 1 6.13x
Surrey 1 0.29x
Yorkshire 1 0.14x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Birmingham in Warwickshire leads with 10 Pardos recorded in 1881 and an index of 16.71x.

Place Total Index
Birmingham 10 16.71x
Portsea 10 34.97x
Aston Cantlow 9 3333.33x
Scarisbrick 8 816.33x
Wharton 7 813.95x
Mile End Old Town 4 35.59x
Wolverhampton 4 21.65x
Bristol St Philip Jacob 3 22.81x
Bromley London 3 19.16x
St Anne Soho London 3 73.71x
Dudley 2 17.70x
Gorton 2 25.19x
Belbroughton 1 208.33x
Hackney London 1 2.51x
Llanidloes 1 82.64x
Rotherham 1 25.13x
Sutton 1 39.84x
Usk 1 232.56x
Worcester College 1 5000.00x
Yardley 1 42.02x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 6
Elizabeth 3
Ellen 3
Emma 3
Sarah 3
Kate 2
Alice 1
Ann 1
Anna 1
Anne 1
Augusta 1
Edith 1
Eliza 1
Ester 1
Gertrude 1
Hannah 1
Jane 1
Lillian 1
Lily 1
Maria 1
Martha 1
Matilda 1
Rose 1
Selina 1
Susannah 1
Tresia 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Joseph 6
William 5
John 3
George 2
Henry 2
Thomas 2
Albert 1
Alfred 1
Augusta 1
Daniel 1
Edward 1
Elias 1
Frank 1
Frederick 1
Geo.Henry 1
James 1
Maurice 1
Morris 1

FAQ

Pardo surname: questions and answers

How common was the Pardo surname in 1881?

In 1881, 73 people were recorded with the Pardo surname. That placed it at #23,220 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Pardo surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 197 in 2016. That gives Pardo a modern rank of #19,777.

What does the Pardo surname mean?

A Spanish surname derived from the Latin "pardus," meaning leopard, likely referring to someone with a spotted complexion or hair.

What does the Pardo map show?

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