UK surname

Pita

Derived from the Greek word "pita," meaning a type of flatbread, likely referring to a baker or bread seller.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Pita is 117 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

117

2016, ranked #28,033

Peak year

2016

117 bearers

Map years

2016 to 2016

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 117 in 2016, ranked #28,033.
• Within the historical census years, the highest count was 21 in 1861.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Map

Pita surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Pita surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Pita 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	21	#31,242
1891	historical	12	#33,181
1901	historical	5	#33,728
1911	historical	4	#33,595
1997	modern	32	#34,472
1998	modern	34	#34,433
1999	modern	36	#34,323
2000	modern	36	#34,317
2001	modern	35	#34,261
2002	modern	47	#33,548
2003	modern	47	#33,619
2004	modern	48	#33,742
2005	modern	58	#33,094
2006	modern	74	#31,850
2007	modern	80	#31,527
2008	modern	88	#30,857
2009	modern	94	#30,538
2010	modern	104	#29,618
2011	modern	97	#30,552
2012	modern	104	#29,543
2013	modern	103	#30,235
2014	modern	115	#28,439
2015	modern	116	#28,151
2016	modern	117	#28,033

Geography

Where Pitas 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 Westminster, Bolsover, Warwick, Kensington and Chelsea and Hackney. 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	Westminster 021	Westminster
2	Bolsover 007	Bolsover
3	Warwick 010	Warwick
4	Kensington and Chelsea 017	Kensington and Chelsea
5	Hackney 002	Hackney

Forenames

First names often paired with Pita

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Maria Ana Sonia Andrea Paula Catia Veronica Vanessa Nelia Gisela

Recent male names

Jose Paulo Michael Sergio Antonio Joao John Carlos Marco Alberto

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Pita

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

Ethnically Diverse Young Families

Nationally, the Pita surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Pita 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 younger parents born overseas (particularly in Africa or EU countries) with children aged 0-4. Individuals identifying as of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities are also common. English may not be the primary language spoken. Accommodation consists principally of flats, and many properties are socially rented and/or overcrowded. Students are also present, unemployment is common, and other adults tend to work in low skilled jobs.

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

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Pita is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. 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

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Pita 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

Pita 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.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Origin

Meaning and origin of Pita

The surname PITA has its origins in Greece, dating back to the Byzantine era around the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Greek word "pita," which means bread or flatbread, a staple food in the region. This surname was likely given to bakers or individuals associated with the production or trade of bread.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the PITA surname can be found in the archives of the Monastery of Vatopedi on Mount Athos, where a monk named Ioannis PITA is mentioned in a document from the late 13th century. The name also appears in various church records and official documents from the Byzantine and Ottoman periods in Greece.

During the 15th century, the PITA surname was prominent in the Greek communities of the Ionian Islands, particularly on the island of Corfu. A notable figure from this time was Georgios PITA, a merchant and ship owner who lived between 1440 and 1502. His trading ventures extended across the Mediterranean, and his name is recorded in various commercial transactions and maritime records.

In the 17th century, the PITA surname gained prominence in the Peloponnese region of Greece, where several families with this name were involved in the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire. One such individual was Konstantinos PITA (1790-1843), a military leader and politician who played a significant role in the revolution.

Another notable figure was Petros PITA (1818-1892), a Greek scholar, and writer from the island of Chios. He was a prolific author and contributed to the preservation of Greek literature and culture during the turbulent times of the 19th century.

In the 20th century, the PITA surname continued to be associated with notable individuals in various fields. For example, Ioannis PITA (1909-1990) was a prominent Greek lawyer and politician who served as the Minister of Justice in the 1960s.

While the PITA surname has its roots in Greece, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the ancient Greek word for bread, reflecting the cultural significance of this staple food in the region's history and traditions.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Pita surname: questions and answers

How common is the Pita surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 117 in 2016. That gives Pita a modern rank of #28,033.

What does the Pita surname mean?