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UK surname

Pavlovic

A Serbian patronymic surname derived from the personal name Pavel (Paul).

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Wandsworth, Maidstone and Bradford.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Pavlovic is 202 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

191

2016, ranked #20,194

Peak year

2010

202 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 191 in 2016, ranked #20,194.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Pavlovic surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Pavlovic surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Pavlovic 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 124 #23,669
1998 modern 146 #22,031
1999 modern 147 #22,110
2000 modern 156 #21,235
2001 modern 155 #21,047
2002 modern 166 #20,532
2003 modern 169 #20,092
2004 modern 172 #20,008
2005 modern 166 #20,379
2006 modern 166 #20,534
2007 modern 176 #20,028
2008 modern 183 #19,735
2009 modern 193 #19,463
2010 modern 202 #19,322
2011 modern 196 #19,538
2012 modern 201 #19,147
2013 modern 196 #19,790
2014 modern 189 #20,441
2015 modern 193 #20,056
2016 modern 191 #20,194

Geography

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Where Pavlovics 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 Wandsworth, Maidstone, Bradford, Calderdale and Telford and Wrekin. 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 Wandsworth 014 Wandsworth
2 Maidstone 015 Maidstone
3 Bradford 011 Bradford
4 Calderdale 011 Calderdale
5 Telford and Wrekin 008 Telford and Wrekin

Forenames

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First names often paired with Pavlovic

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Pavlovic

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

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Pavlovic is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction 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

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

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

Pavlovic 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

Pavlovic falls in decile 5 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.

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Pavlovic is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

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

9
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Pavlovic

The surname Pavlovic originated in Serbia and dates back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Slavic word 'pavlov,' meaning 'son of Pavle.' Pavle is a variant of the name Paul, which is derived from the Latin name Paulus, meaning 'small' or 'humble.'

The earliest recorded instance of the name Pavlovic can be found in a document from the Serbian Despotate, a medieval Serbian state that existed from the late 14th to the early 16th century. The document mentions a nobleman named Lazar Pavlovic, who served as a courtier to the Serbian despot Stefan Lazarević.

The name Pavlovic is believed to have originated in the region of Šumadija, a historical region in central Serbia. This region was home to many noble families during the medieval period, and the Pavlovic family was one of the most prominent.

In the 16th century, a branch of the Pavlovic family migrated to the Venetian Republic, where they became known as the Pavlović-Lucić family. One notable member of this family was Ivan Pavlović-Lucić (1604-1679), a Dalmatian poet and playwright who wrote in both Croatian and Italian.

Another famous bearer of the Pavlovic surname was Milutin Pavlović (1829-1905), a Serbian politician and diplomat who served as Prime Minister of Serbia from 1891 to 1892. He played a crucial role in the negotiations that led to the recognition of Serbian independence from the Ottoman Empire.

In the 20th century, Živko Pavlović (1905-1992) was a renowned Serbian composer and music theorist who made significant contributions to the development of modern Serbian music. His works include operas, ballets, and orchestral compositions.

Milovan Đilas (1911-1995), born Milovan Pavlović, was a Yugoslav communist politician, theorist, and author. He was a close associate of Josip Broz Tito and played a key role in the Yugoslav Partisan resistance movement during World War II. However, he later broke with Tito and spent several years in prison for his political views.

The Pavlovic surname continues to be widely used in Serbia and other parts of the former Yugoslav region, as well as among Serbian diaspora communities around the world.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Pavlovic surname: questions and answers

How common is the Pavlovic surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 191 in 2016. That gives Pavlovic a modern rank of #20,194.

What does the Pavlovic surname mean?

A Serbian patronymic surname derived from the personal name Pavel (Paul).

What does the Pavlovic map show?

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