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UK surname

Pasco

A toponymic surname derived from the municipality of Pasco in the Lazio region of central Italy.

In the 1881 census there were 120 people recorded with the Pasco surname, ranking it #17,756 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 172, ranked #21,648, down from #17,756 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to London parishes, St Leonard Shoreditch and St John Hackney. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Bolton, Sefton and Wyre.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Pasco is 172 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 43.3%.

1881 census count

120

Ranked #17,756

Modern count

172

2016, ranked #21,648

Peak year

2016

172 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Pasco had 120 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #17,756 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 172 in 2016, ranked #21,648.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 153 in 1851.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Outer Suburbs.

Pasco surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Pasco surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Pasco 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 153 #12,721
1861 historical 57 #26,718
1881 historical 120 #17,756
1891 historical 108 #22,828
1901 historical 133 #19,372
1911 historical 153 #17,633
1997 modern 159 #20,339
1998 modern 163 #20,582
1999 modern 163 #20,698
2000 modern 159 #20,975
2001 modern 165 #20,199
2002 modern 164 #20,687
2003 modern 156 #21,115
2004 modern 148 #22,000
2005 modern 144 #22,367
2006 modern 154 #21,576
2007 modern 158 #21,464
2008 modern 154 #22,034
2009 modern 166 #21,469
2010 modern 162 #22,292
2011 modern 160 #22,282
2012 modern 157 #22,551
2013 modern 169 #21,826
2014 modern 170 #21,914
2015 modern 171 #21,729
2016 modern 172 #21,648

Geography

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Where Pascos are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around London parishes, St Leonard Shoreditch, St John Hackney and St Mary Islington. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Bolton, Sefton, Wyre, Norwich and Redcar and Cleveland. 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 London parishes London 1
2 St Leonard Shoreditch London (East Districts)
3 London parishes London 3
4 St John Hackney London (North Districts)
5 St Mary Islington London (North Districts)

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Bolton 034 Bolton
2 Sefton 029 Sefton
3 Wyre 004 Wyre
4 Norwich 004 Norwich
5 Redcar and Cleveland 010 Redcar and Cleveland

Forenames

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First names often paired with Pasco

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Pasco

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

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Outer Suburbs

Nationally, the Pasco surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Outer Suburbs, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Pasco household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods are found on the outer edges of many towns and cities. Many residents were born outside the UK. Indian ethnic group representation is high. There are high numbers of families with dependent children aged 5 to 14. Incidences of disability and of provision of unpaid care are low. Neighbourhoods provide a mix of detached housing and flats, and terraced housing is not uncommon. Levels of overcrowding are low and homeownership rates are high. Professional and managerial occupations are prevalent: unemployment is low and education to degree level is the norm.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Central Connected Professionals and Managers

Group

City Support Workers

Within London, Pasco is most associated with areas classed as City Support Workers, part of Central Connected Professionals and Managers. 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

Scattered throughout Inner London, these areas house relatively few workers in the most senior roles within organisations, and greater prevalence of administrative roles relative to the Supergroup mean. Residents are less likely to be of Chinese ethnicity and are more likely to have been born in Africa. Relative to the Supergroup average, residents are also more likely to live in social housing and live in overcrowded conditions.

Wider London pattern

Adult residents of these neighbourhoods are typically aged 25 to 44, working full-time in professional, managerial or associate professional occupations. There are few families with dependent children. The predominantly Inner London neighbourhoods have an international character, including many residents born elsewhere in Europe alongside high numbers of individuals identifying as of Chinese ethnicity. Many individuals are never married, childless and/or living alone. Above average numbers of individuals, likely to be full-time students, live in communal establishments. Elsewhere, privately rented flats are the dominant housing type. Residents of these areas are well-qualified, with a significant number holding Level 4 or above qualifications. There is a correspondingly high level of individuals employed full-time in professional, managerial and associated professional or technical occupations. Employing industries are financial, real estate, professional, administration, and, to a lesser degree, transport and communications. Unemployment is uncommon.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Pasco 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

Pasco 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 Pasco is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

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

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Pasco

The surname Pasco has its origins in Spain and Italy, with the earliest records dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Latin name "Paschasius," which means "relating to Easter" or "born at Easter." This name was popular among early Christians and was often given to children born around the Easter holiday.

In Spain, the name Pasco is believed to have originated in the region of Catalonia, where it was initially spelled as "Pascual." This spelling variation was likely influenced by the Catalan language. Some early records show the name Pasco appearing in documents from the Kingdom of Aragon during the 13th century.

In Italy, the name Pasco can be traced back to the region of Tuscany, where it was commonly used as a given name before becoming a surname. One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Pasco can be found in a document from the city of Siena, dated 1249, which mentions a certain "Pasco di Guglielmo."

During the Middle Ages, the surname Pasco was also found in various parts of France, particularly in the southern regions bordering Spain and Italy. It is believed that the name spread to these areas through trade and migration patterns of the time.

Notable individuals with the surname Pasco throughout history include:

1. Juan Pasco (1505-1567), a Spanish explorer and navigator who participated in several expeditions to the Americas. 2. Pietro Pasco (1638-1701), an Italian architect and engineer known for his work on the reconstruction of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. 3. María Pasco de Acosta (1780-1846), a Venezuelan poet and activist who played a role in the country's struggle for independence. 4. José Pasco y Barrera (1810-1892), a Peruvian military officer and politician who served as the President of Peru from 1865 to 1867. 5. Antonio Pasco (1871-1952), an Italian-American sculptor and artist known for his works in New York City and Washington, D.C.

The surname Pasco has also been associated with various place names, such as Pasco County in Florida, which was named after Samuel Pasco, a U.S. Senator from that state in the late 19th century.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Pasco families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Pasco 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. Middlesex leads with 49 Pascos recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.08x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 49 4.08x
Cornwall 19 13.99x
Lancashire 10 0.70x
Devon 7 2.80x
Surrey 6 1.03x
Gloucestershire 5 2.12x
Nottinghamshire 5 3.09x
Sussex 5 2.47x
Warwickshire 5 1.65x
Northumberland 3 1.68x
Glamorgan 2 0.96x
Royal Navy 2 13.99x
Angus 1 0.90x
Essex 1 0.42x
Kent 1 0.24x
Oxfordshire 1 1.35x
Yorkshire 1 0.08x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Chelsea London in Middlesex leads with 12 Pascos recorded in 1881 and an index of 33.20x.

Place Total Index
Chelsea London 12 33.20x
Hackney London 11 16.35x
Islington London 9 7.74x
St Just In Roseland 7 1186.44x
Madron Penzance 6 121.46x
Manchester 6 9.37x
Shoreditch London 6 11.54x
Basford 5 67.11x
Aston 4 4.80x
Kensington London 4 6.00x
Salford 4 9.55x
Bristol St Paul In 3 47.85x
Chichester St Martin 3 3000.00x
Lidford 3 267.86x
Streatham 3 33.71x
Wendron 3 158.73x
Bedlington 2 33.56x
Bristol St Philip Jacob 2 9.03x
East Stonehouse 2 40.65x
Egham 2 55.71x
Mile End Old Town 2 10.56x
Royal Navy 2 16.37x
Rumbolds Wyke 2 540.54x
St Pancras London 2 2.07x
Bethnal Green London 1 1.92x
Birmingham 1 0.99x
Camborne 1 17.86x
Cardiff St Mary 1 8.69x
Dundee 1 2.41x
East Looe 1 181.82x
Elswick 1 7.02x
Fulham London 1 5.75x
Gillingham 1 11.85x
Kea 1 99.01x
Loughor 1 90.09x
Oxford St Ebbe 1 45.87x
Paddington London 1 2.27x
Plymouth St Andrew 1 5.20x
Skelton In Guisbrough 1 31.06x
Southwark Christchurch 1 17.79x
Stoke 1 99.01x
West Ham 1 1.91x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 10
Elizabeth 6
Emily 5
Jane 5
Ellen 3
Sarah 3
Ann 2
Annie 2
Edith 2
Emma 2
Rose 2
Ada 1
Alice 1
Amelia 1
Asenath 1
Bessy 1
Blesie 1
Cassandra 1
Catherine 1
Charlotte 1
Emila 1
Frances 1
Helen 1
Isabel 1
Julia 1
Louie 1
Louis 1
Louisa 1
Margaret 1
Margrate 1
Marney 1
Martha 1
Minnie 1
Olive 1
Sophia 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 8
William 7
Thomas 4
George 3
Robt. 3
Arthur 2
Edward 2
Francis 2
James 2
Richard 2
Robert 2
Thos. 2
Alf.H. 1
Alfred 1
Arther 1
Aurther 1
Charles 1
Edmund 1
Ernest 1
Frances 1
Fred. 1
Frederick 1
Henry 1
Hy. 1
Joseph 1
Solomon 1
Sydney 1
Theodore 1
Wareham 1

FAQ

Pasco surname: questions and answers

How common was the Pasco surname in 1881?

In 1881, 120 people were recorded with the Pasco surname. That placed it at #17,756 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Pasco surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 172 in 2016. That gives Pasco a modern rank of #21,648.

What does the Pasco surname mean?

A toponymic surname derived from the municipality of Pasco in the Lazio region of central Italy.

What does the Pasco map show?

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