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UK surname

Remedios

A Spanish surname derived from the word "remedios" meaning "remedies" or "cures".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Leicester, Peterborough and Redbridge.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Remedios is 197 in 2011. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

188

2016, ranked #20,417

Peak year

2011

197 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 188 in 2016, ranked #20,417.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 10 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Remedios surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Remedios surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Remedios 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
1891 historical 5 #33,939
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1911 historical 10 #32,609
1997 modern 128 #23,238
1998 modern 132 #23,394
1999 modern 129 #23,907
2000 modern 126 #24,220
2001 modern 122 #24,366
2002 modern 129 #24,021
2003 modern 133 #23,359
2004 modern 140 #22,793
2005 modern 145 #22,253
2006 modern 144 #22,520
2007 modern 154 #21,804
2008 modern 165 #21,056
2009 modern 173 #20,869
2010 modern 182 #20,662
2011 modern 197 #19,483
2012 modern 182 #20,440
2013 modern 184 #20,643
2014 modern 184 #20,809
2015 modern 185 #20,641
2016 modern 188 #20,417

Geography

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Where Remedios' 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 Leicester, Peterborough, Redbridge and Harrow. 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 Leicester 017 Leicester
2 Peterborough 014 Peterborough
3 Leicester 011 Leicester
4 Redbridge 034 Redbridge
5 Harrow 023 Harrow

Forenames

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First names often paired with Remedios

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

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

Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students

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

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Group profile

Married couples with dependent children are common in this Group, with many parents born in Africa or the EU. The representation of residents amongst different ethnic minority groups is high, particularly for individuals of Pakistani ethnic group. For many residents, English is not their main language, and affiliation to Christian religions is less common. Privately rented terrace properties predominate and levels of overcrowding are high. Part time work is common, with many employed in elementary occupations and sales and customer services. There are also many students living within these areas, and overall unemployment levels are high.

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

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Remedios is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, part of Suburban Asian Communities. 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 residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Remedios 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

Remedios falls in decile 3 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 Remedios 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 Remedios, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Remedios

The surname Remedios is of Spanish origin, derived from the word "remedio," which means "remedy" or "cure." It likely originated in Spain during the medieval period, possibly related to the medical or pharmaceutical professions or given as a symbolic name to a child in hopes of good health.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Remedios can be found in the historic records of the Spanish Inquisition from the 15th century, where a certain Francisco Remedios was documented as a witness in a trial held in Seville in 1492.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various Spanish colonial records from the Americas, suggesting its spread through the Spanish explorations and settlements in the New World. One notable bearer of the surname was Juan Remedios, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the early 1500s.

During the 17th century, the Remedios surname gained prominence in the region of Andalusia in southern Spain. A notable figure from this era was Diego Remedios, a renowned painter born in Seville in 1620, known for his religious works and portraits.

In the 18th century, the Remedios name appears in various ecclesiastical records from Spain, with several individuals bearing the surname serving as priests or members of religious orders. One such example is Fray Tomás Remedios, a Franciscan friar and scholar who authored a significant theological treatise in 1745.

Moving into the 19th century, the Remedios surname can be found in literary circles, with María Remedios de la Vega, a Spanish poet and author born in 1823, gaining recognition for her works celebrating her Andalusian heritage and promoting women's education.

Throughout its history, the Remedios surname has also been associated with various place names in Spain, such as the town of Remedios in the province of Cádiz, which may have influenced the adoption of the surname in certain regions.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Remedios surname: questions and answers

How common is the Remedios surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 188 in 2016. That gives Remedios a modern rank of #20,417.

What does the Remedios surname mean?

A Spanish surname derived from the word "remedios" meaning "remedies" or "cures".

What does the Remedios map show?

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