UK surname

Paredes

A Spanish toponymic surname indicating a person who lived near walls, fences, or boundaries.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Islington, Southwark and Bromley.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Paredes is 155 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

153

2016, ranked #23,408

Peak year

2014

155 bearers

Map years

2016 to 2016

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 153 in 2016, ranked #23,408.
• Within the historical census years, the highest count was 3 in 1891.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Map

Paredes surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Paredes surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Paredes 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	3	#34,257
1997	modern	48	#32,878
1998	modern	54	#32,518
1999	modern	52	#32,848
2000	modern	58	#32,317
2001	modern	59	#32,080
2002	modern	63	#32,113
2003	modern	69	#31,587
2004	modern	69	#31,784
2005	modern	75	#31,400
2006	modern	87	#30,292
2007	modern	95	#29,493
2008	modern	107	#27,844
2009	modern	116	#27,062
2010	modern	139	#24,688
2011	modern	133	#25,177
2012	modern	136	#24,830
2013	modern	144	#24,323
2014	modern	155	#23,333
2015	modern	152	#23,507
2016	modern	153	#23,408

Geography

Where Paredes' 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 Islington, Southwark, Bromley, Coventry and Ealing. 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	Islington 002	Islington
2	Southwark 025	Southwark
3	Bromley 005	Bromley
4	Coventry 004	Coventry
5	Ealing 022	Ealing

Forenames

First names often paired with Paredes

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Maria Rachel Claire Wendy Nuria Monica Karen Josefina Tersa Tracey

Recent male names

James Jose David Alexander Luis Julian Daniel Juan John Antonio

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Paredes

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

Paredes 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.

Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Paredes falls in decile 2 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 Paredes 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 Paredes, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Origin

Meaning and origin of Paredes

The surname Paredes originated in Spain during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Spanish word "pared," which means "wall" or "partition." The name likely referred to someone who lived near a wall or fortification, or perhaps worked as a builder or mason.

The earliest recorded instances of the Paredes surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Spain, including Andalusia, Castile, and Aragon. In some cases, the name may have been associated with specific place names, such as the town of Paredes de Nava in the province of Palencia.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Paredes surname was Diego de Paredes, a Spanish nobleman and military commander who fought against the Moors during the Reconquista in the late 13th century. Another notable figure was Alonso de Paredes, a Spanish explorer and conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in the 16th century.

In the 17th century, the Paredes family gained prominence in Spain, with several members holding influential positions in the government and military. Rodrigo de Paredes y Guzmán, born in 1612, was a Spanish nobleman and military officer who served as Governor of the Philippines from 1668 to 1669.

The Paredes surname also found its way to the Americas during the Spanish colonization. One of the earliest recorded instances was Juan de Paredes, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru under Francisco Pizarro in the 16th century.

Another notable figure with the Paredes surname was Mariano Paredes y Arrillaga, a Mexican military officer and politician who served as President of Mexico from 1846 to 1847 during the Mexican-American War. He was born in 1797 and played a significant role in the defense of Mexico City against the invading American forces.

Over time, the Paredes surname has spread to various parts of the world, particularly in countries with significant Spanish influence or migration. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Spain, the name has become a part of the cultural fabric of many nations, reflecting the diverse and rich history of the Spanish language and heritage.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Paredes surname: questions and answers

How common is the Paredes surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 153 in 2016. That gives Paredes a modern rank of #23,408.

What does the Paredes surname mean?