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UK surname

Pascual

Derived from the Latin name "Paschalis," meaning "relating to Easter" or "born on Easter day."

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Broxtowe, Camden and Peterborough.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Pascual is 210 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

199

2016, ranked #19,653

Peak year

2014

210 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 199 in 2016, ranked #19,653.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 11 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Pascual surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Pascual surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Pascual 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
1861 historical 11 #32,452
1901 historical 4 #33,876
1911 historical 11 #32,463
1997 modern 95 #27,638
1998 modern 98 #27,923
1999 modern 101 #27,617
2000 modern 101 #27,555
2001 modern 96 #27,976
2002 modern 99 #28,082
2003 modern 97 #28,217
2004 modern 116 #25,580
2005 modern 115 #25,702
2006 modern 120 #25,269
2007 modern 122 #25,353
2008 modern 125 #25,249
2009 modern 129 #25,314
2010 modern 156 #22,886
2011 modern 175 #21,035
2012 modern 194 #19,606
2013 modern 204 #19,276
2014 modern 210 #19,064
2015 modern 199 #19,640
2016 modern 199 #19,653

Geography

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Where Pascuals 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 Broxtowe, Camden, Peterborough, Waverley and Woking. 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 Broxtowe 007 Broxtowe
2 Camden 004 Camden
3 Peterborough 016 Peterborough
4 Waverley 005 Waverley
5 Woking 006 Woking

Forenames

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First names often paired with Pascual

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Pascual

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

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Pascual is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. 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

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Pascual 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

Pascual falls in decile 4 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.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Pascual 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 - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Pascual

The surname Pascual is of Spanish origin, derived from the Latin name Paschalius, which itself is derived from the word "Pascha" meaning Easter. It is believed that the name was initially given to children born around the Easter season.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Pascual can be traced back to the late 12th century in the regions of Aragon and Catalonia in northeastern Spain. Historical records from this period, such as parish registers and tax rolls, show numerous individuals bearing the surname Pascual.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Ramón Pascual, a prominent merchant from Barcelona who lived in the late 13th century. His name appears in several commercial documents and records from the time, indicating his involvement in trade activities across the Mediterranean region.

In the 14th century, the surname Pascual gained further prominence with the rise of the Pascual family, a noble lineage from Aragon. This family played a significant role in the political and military affairs of the region, with several members holding important positions in the court of the Kings of Aragon.

A notable figure from this family was Juan Pascual, born in 1370, who served as a military commander and adviser to King Martin I of Aragon. He is remembered for his bravery and strategic prowess in various battles against the Kingdom of Castile.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the surname Pascual spread beyond the Iberian Peninsula, as Spanish explorers and settlers brought the name to the Americas and other parts of the world. One such individual was Diego Pascual, a Spanish conquistador born in 1492, who participated in the conquest of Mexico under Hernán Cortés.

Another notable bearer of the Pascual surname was María Pascual, a 17th-century Spanish playwright and poet. Born in Madrid in 1624, she became renowned for her comedic plays and her contributions to the Golden Age of Spanish literature.

In more recent times, the Pascual surname has been carried by several influential figures, such as Miguel Pascual, a Spanish painter and sculptor born in 1920, known for his abstract and surrealist works of art.

Overall, the surname Pascual has a rich history spanning centuries, originating from the Latin word "Pascha" and gaining prominence in various regions of Spain before spreading to other parts of the world through exploration and migration.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Pascual surname: questions and answers

How common is the Pascual surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 199 in 2016. That gives Pascual a modern rank of #19,653.

What does the Pascual surname mean?

Derived from the Latin name "Paschalis," meaning "relating to Easter" or "born on Easter day."

What does the Pascual map show?

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