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UK surname

Petrauskas

A Lithuanian surname derived from the personal name Peter.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Wakefield, Bournemouth and South Somerset.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Petrauskas is 133 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

133

2016, ranked #25,765

Peak year

2016

133 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 133 in 2016, ranked #25,765.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Petrauskas surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Petrauskas surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Petrauskas 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 13 #36,672
1998 modern 13 #36,679
1999 modern 13 #36,693
2000 modern 14 #36,522
2001 modern 13 #36,483
2002 modern 12 #36,679
2003 modern 20 #35,915
2004 modern 20 #36,053
2005 modern 36 #34,894
2006 modern 49 #34,152
2007 modern 50 #34,347
2008 modern 55 #34,165
2009 modern 76 #32,635
2010 modern 93 #31,239
2011 modern 96 #30,721
2012 modern 119 #27,100
2013 modern 128 #26,336
2014 modern 124 #27,049
2015 modern 122 #27,245
2016 modern 133 #25,765

Geography

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Where Petrauskas' 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 Wakefield, Bournemouth, South Somerset and Newham. 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 Wakefield 026 Wakefield
2 Bournemouth 006 Bournemouth
3 South Somerset 008 South Somerset
4 Bournemouth 002 Bournemouth
5 Newham 037 Newham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Petrauskas

These lists show first names that appear often with the Petrauskas 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 Petrauskas

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

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Petrauskas surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Petrauskas household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

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, Petrauskas 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

Petrauskas is most concentrated in decile 9 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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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Petrauskas 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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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Petrauskas

The surname Petrauskas is of Lithuanian origin, emerging in the 15th century. It is derived from the personal name Petras, which is the Lithuanian form of the name Peter, and the Lithuanian suffix "-auskas", indicating a patronymic surname. The name Petras itself comes from the Greek name Petros, meaning "rock" or "stone".

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Petrauskas can be found in historical documents and records from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, a medieval European state that existed from the 13th to the 18th century. The name was particularly prevalent in the regions of modern-day Lithuania and Belarus, where Lithuanian communities were concentrated.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname Petrauskas was Jonas Petrauskas, a Lithuanian nobleman and landowner who lived in the 16th century. He was mentioned in various legal documents and records from the time, confirming the existence of the surname during that period.

Another notable figure with the surname Petrauskas was Mykolas Petrauskas (1536-1611), a Lithuanian theologian, philosopher, and educator. He was a professor at the University of Vilnius and authored several works on theology and philosophy, contributing significantly to the intellectual discourse of his time.

In the 18th century, Martynas Petrauskas (1720-1795) was a prominent Lithuanian painter and engraver. His works, depicting religious and historical themes, can be found in various churches and museums throughout Lithuania and neighboring countries.

Antanas Petrauskas (1819-1899) was a Lithuanian poet and writer who played a significant role in the Lithuanian National Revival movement. He wrote poetry and prose that celebrated Lithuanian culture and history, helping to preserve the national identity during a time of foreign occupation.

Another notable figure was Juozas Petrauskas (1892-1962), a Lithuanian military officer and diplomat. He served as a general in the Lithuanian Army and later went on to represent Lithuania as a diplomat in various countries, including France and the United States.

While the surname Petrauskas originated in Lithuania, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural diffusion. However, its roots can be traced back to the Lithuanian language and the patronymic naming tradition prevalent in that region.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Petrauskas surname: questions and answers

How common is the Petrauskas surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 133 in 2016. That gives Petrauskas a modern rank of #25,765.

What does the Petrauskas surname mean?

A Lithuanian surname derived from the personal name Peter.

What does the Petrauskas map show?

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