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UK surname

Petrides

A surname derived from the Greek petros, meaning "stone" or "rock".

In the 1881 census there were 5 people recorded with the Petrides surname, ranking it #33,110 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 146, ranked #24,173, up from #33,110 in 1881.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Petrides is 149 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 2820.0%.

1881 census count

5

Ranked #33,110

Modern count

146

2016, ranked #24,173

Peak year

2013

149 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Petrides had 5 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,110 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 146 in 2016, ranked #24,173.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 18 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Petrides surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Petrides surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Petrides 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 2 #34,135
1881 historical 5 #33,110
1891 historical 18 #32,706
1901 historical 12 #32,772
1911 historical 13 #32,172
1997 modern 105 #26,188
1998 modern 114 #25,589
1999 modern 114 #25,766
2000 modern 126 #24,220
2001 modern 123 #24,242
2002 modern 123 #24,735
2003 modern 122 #24,628
2004 modern 125 #24,443
2005 modern 126 #24,287
2006 modern 123 #24,873
2007 modern 127 #24,748
2008 modern 131 #24,583
2009 modern 132 #24,929
2010 modern 133 #25,379
2011 modern 132 #25,303
2012 modern 142 #24,148
2013 modern 149 #23,765
2014 modern 141 #24,855
2015 modern 141 #24,723
2016 modern 146 #24,173

Geography

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Where Petrides' 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 North Devon, Barnet, Westminster, Enfield and Wealden. 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 North Devon 004 North Devon
2 Barnet 028 Barnet
3 Westminster 015 Westminster
4 Enfield 017 Enfield
5 Wealden 014 Wealden

Forenames

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First names often paired with Petrides

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Petrides

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

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

Professional Periphery

Within London, Petrides 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

Petrides 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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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Petrides falls in decile 8 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

8
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Petrides 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.

8
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Petrides

The surname PETRIDES originates from Greece and can be traced back to the Byzantine era, around the 5th to 15th centuries. It is derived from the Greek word "petra," which means "rock" or "stone," suggesting a possible connection to a place name or occupation related to stonework.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the PETRIDES surname appears in the Byzantine chronicles, where it is mentioned in reference to a family of scholars and officials who served in the imperial court. The name is also found in various Greek manuscripts and inscriptions from that period, indicating its widespread use among the Greek-speaking population of the Byzantine Empire.

In the 11th century, a notable figure named Petros PETRIDES was a prominent Byzantine scholar and philosopher who authored several treatises on logic and metaphysics. His works were widely studied and influenced the intellectual discourse of his time.

During the Ottoman period, the PETRIDES surname can be found in various records and documents, particularly in regions of Greece and the Greek islands. In the 16th century, a priest named Ioannis PETRIDES was known for his contributions to the preservation of Greek Orthodox traditions and his efforts to establish schools and libraries in his community.

Another notable individual bearing the PETRIDES surname was Georgios PETRIDES, a Greek revolutionary who fought against Ottoman rule in the early 19th century. He played a significant role in the Greek War of Independence and is remembered as a patriot and freedom fighter.

In the 20th century, Panayiotis PETRIDES, a Greek politician and diplomat, served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Greece in the 1950s. He was instrumental in strengthening Greece's international relations and promoting the country's interests on the global stage.

Throughout its history, the PETRIDES surname has been associated with various professions, including scholars, clergy, politicians, and military figures, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bore this name.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Petrides families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Petrides surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Surrey leads with 3 Petrides' recorded in 1881 and an index of 12.70x.

County Total Index
Surrey 3 12.70x
Middlesex 2 4.12x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Penge in Surrey leads with 3 Petrides' recorded in 1881 and an index of 967.74x.

Place Total Index
Penge 3 967.74x
Kensington London 2 74.07x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Petrides surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Annie 1
Eliza 1
Irene 1
Katie 1
Maria 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Petrides households.

FAQ

Petrides surname: questions and answers

How common was the Petrides surname in 1881?

In 1881, 5 people were recorded with the Petrides surname. That placed it at #33,110 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Petrides surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 146 in 2016. That gives Petrides a modern rank of #24,173.

What does the Petrides surname mean?

A surname derived from the Greek petros, meaning "stone" or "rock".

What does the Petrides map show?

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