UK surname

Pavlou

A surname derived from the Greek name Pavlos, meaning "little" or "humble".

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Pavlou is 593 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

559

2016, ranked #9,178

Peak year

2010

593 bearers

Map years

1998 to 2016

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 559 in 2016, ranked #9,178.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Outer Suburbs.

Map

Pavlou surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Pavlou surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Pavlou 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
1997	modern	507	#9,204
1998	modern	521	#9,296
1999	modern	539	#9,116
2000	modern	549	#8,956
2001	modern	534	#9,000
2002	modern	539	#9,120
2003	modern	526	#9,151
2004	modern	553	#8,823
2005	modern	562	#8,658
2006	modern	557	#8,729
2007	modern	563	#8,739
2008	modern	560	#8,835
2009	modern	569	#8,929
2010	modern	593	#8,862
2011	modern	586	#8,854
2012	modern	563	#9,023
2013	modern	574	#9,026
2014	modern	569	#9,132
2015	modern	564	#9,119
2016	modern	559	#9,178

Geography

Where Pavlous 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 Enfield, Kensington and Chelsea, Barnet and Croydon. 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	Enfield 029	Enfield
2	Kensington and Chelsea 002	Kensington and Chelsea
3	Barnet 015	Barnet
4	Enfield 010	Enfield
5	Croydon 002	Croydon

Forenames

First names often paired with Pavlou

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Maria Helen Sarah Susan Christina Eleni Michelle Carol Anastasia Androulla

Recent male names

Paul Andreas George Michael Andrew Christopher Anthony Pavlos Alexander Steven

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Pavlou

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Pavlou, 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 Pavlou surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Outer Suburbs, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Pavlou 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

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

Professional Periphery

Within London, Pavlou is most associated with areas classed as Professional Periphery, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. 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 neighbourhoods predominantly house residents aged 45+, with many aged 85+. Most employed residents work in senior roles, and relatively few work in unskilled jobs. Terraced housing is comparatively rare, but communal living is more common. More residents identify as of Indian ethnicity and more affiliate with non-Christian religions. Disability levels are below the Supergroup average.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Pavlou 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.

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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Pavlou 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.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Pavlou 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 Pavlou, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Origin

Meaning and origin of Pavlou

The surname Pavlou is of Greek origin, tracing its roots back to the ancient Greek civilization. It is derived from the Greek word "pavlos," which means "little" or "small." This name likely originated in the regions of mainland Greece and the Greek islands, where it was first used as a descriptive name for a person of smaller stature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pavlou can be found in the Byzantine Empire, where it appears in historical documents from the 9th and 10th centuries. During this period, the name was primarily concentrated in the areas of modern-day Greece, Turkey, and the Balkans, reflecting the geographic spread of the Byzantine Empire.

In the Middle Ages, the name Pavlou gained prominence in various regions of Greece, particularly in the Peloponnese and the Aegean islands. It is mentioned in several Greek manuscripts and chronicles from this era, indicating its continued use and significance within Greek communities.

One notable figure bearing the surname Pavlou was Theodoros Pavlou, a Greek scholar and theologian who lived in the 15th century. He was a renowned intellectual of his time and played a crucial role in preserving and transmitting Greek literature and philosophy during the tumultuous period of the Fall of Constantinople.

Another prominent individual with the Pavlou surname was Ioannis Pavlou, a Greek revolutionary who fought against Ottoman rule in the early 19th century. He was a key figure in the Greek War of Independence and is remembered for his bravery and dedication to the cause of Greek liberation.

In the 20th century, the name Pavlou gained international recognition through the achievements of individuals such as Dimitrios Pavlou (1904-1992), a distinguished Greek diplomat and statesman who served as the Ambassador of Greece to several countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom.

Additionally, Georgios Pavlou (1924-2008) was a celebrated Greek artist and painter who gained recognition for his unique style and his contributions to the modern art movement in Greece.

The surname Pavlou has also been associated with various place names in Greece, such as the village of Pavlou in the region of Thessaly, further solidifying its deep roots in the country's history and geography.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Pavlou surname: questions and answers

How common is the Pavlou surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 559 in 2016. That gives Pavlou a modern rank of #9,178.

What does the Pavlou surname mean?