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UK surname

Pavlov

A Russian surname derived from the masculine given name 'Pavel', meaning 'little one'.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Pavlov is 177 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

177

2016, ranked #21,230

Peak year

2016

177 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 177 in 2016, ranked #21,230.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Pavlov surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Pavlov surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Pavlov 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 10 #37,060
1998 modern 12 #36,790
1999 modern 13 #36,693
2000 modern 14 #36,522
2001 modern 12 #36,612
2002 modern 17 #36,164
2003 modern 21 #35,825
2004 modern 28 #35,354
2005 modern 46 #34,081
2006 modern 49 #34,152
2007 modern 63 #33,243
2008 modern 74 #32,460
2009 modern 90 #31,094
2010 modern 107 #29,153
2011 modern 119 #27,063
2012 modern 150 #23,264
2013 modern 159 #22,706
2014 modern 166 #22,277
2015 modern 166 #22,159
2016 modern 177 #21,230

Geography

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Where Pavlovs 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 Barnet, Greenwich, Newham, Liverpool and North East Lincolnshire. 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 Barnet 009 Barnet
2 Greenwich 012 Greenwich
3 Newham 006 Newham
4 Liverpool 035 Liverpool
5 North East Lincolnshire 001 North East Lincolnshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Pavlov

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Pavlov

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

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Pavlov surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Pavlov 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 is often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Pavlov is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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 across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Pavlov 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

Pavlov 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 Pavlov 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
Asian - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Pavlov

The surname Pavlov is of Russian origin and is derived from the personal name Pavel, which is the Russian equivalent of the Latin name Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble." The name can be traced back to the early medieval period in Russia, around the 10th or 11th century.

The Pavlov surname is believed to have originated in the regions of central and northern Russia, particularly in areas around Moscow and Novgorod. It is thought to have initially been used to identify the sons or descendants of someone named Pavel, following the common Russian naming tradition of that time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Pavlov surname can be found in the Veliky Novgorod Chronicles, a compilation of historical records from the medieval city-state of Novgorod. In these chronicles, which date back to the 12th and 13th centuries, there are references to individuals with the surname Pavlov.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Pavlov surname became more widespread throughout Russia, and it is possible to find references to individuals with this name in various historical documents, such as tax records, land ownership records, and military records.

One notable individual with the surname Pavlov was Ivan Pavlov (1849-1936), a Russian physiologist who is renowned for his work on the study of conditioned reflexes and digestion. His groundbreaking experiments on classical conditioning, particularly involving dogs, earned him the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1904.

Other historical figures with the Pavlov surname include:

1. Nikolai Pavlov (1887-1942), a Soviet military commander who played a significant role in the defense of Leningrad during World War II. 2. Valentin Pavlov (1937-2003), a Russian politician and Prime Minister of Russia from 1991 to 1992. 3. Konstantin Pavlov (1923-2008), a Soviet and Russian actor known for his roles in various films and theater productions. 4. Dmitry Pavlov (1870-1941), a Russian painter and art educator who contributed to the development of the Russian avant-garde movement in the early 20th century. 5. Yuri Pavlov (1932-2022), a Soviet and Russian historian and author, specializing in the history of World War II and the Cold War.

While the Pavlov surname has its roots in Russia, over time it has spread to other parts of the world due to migration and historical events. However, its origins can be traced back to the early medieval period in the regions of central and northern Russia.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Pavlov surname: questions and answers

How common is the Pavlov surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 177 in 2016. That gives Pavlov a modern rank of #21,230.

What does the Pavlov surname mean?

A Russian surname derived from the masculine given name 'Pavel', meaning 'little one'.

What does the Pavlov map show?

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