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UK surname

Rodrigo

A Spanish surname, derived from the Germanic name "Roderick" meaning "famous ruler."

In the 1881 census there were 2 people recorded with the Rodrigo surname, ranking it #33,721 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 269, ranked #15,956, up from #33,721 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Aylesbury Vale, Sheffield and Sunderland.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Rodrigo is 269 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 13350.0%.

1881 census count

2

Ranked #33,721

Modern count

269

2016, ranked #15,956

Peak year

2014

269 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Rodrigo had 2 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,721 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 269 in 2016, ranked #15,956.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 14 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Rodrigo surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Rodrigo surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Rodrigo 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
1881 historical 2 #33,721
1891 historical 2 #34,436
1901 historical 4 #33,876
1911 historical 14 #32,045
1997 modern 95 #27,638
1998 modern 115 #25,466
1999 modern 120 #24,960
2000 modern 131 #23,672
2001 modern 127 #23,781
2002 modern 151 #21,809
2003 modern 148 #21,866
2004 modern 157 #21,168
2005 modern 161 #20,799
2006 modern 155 #21,477
2007 modern 166 #20,811
2008 modern 186 #19,524
2009 modern 209 #18,493
2010 modern 222 #18,148
2011 modern 233 #17,426
2012 modern 234 #17,291
2013 modern 258 #16,421
2014 modern 269 #16,059
2015 modern 266 #16,105
2016 modern 269 #15,956

Geography

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Where Rodrigos 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 Aylesbury Vale, Sheffield, Sunderland, Stockton-on-Tees and Broxbourne. 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 Aylesbury Vale 012 Aylesbury Vale
2 Sheffield 041 Sheffield
3 Sunderland 013 Sunderland
4 Stockton-on-Tees 022 Stockton-on-Tees
5 Broxbourne 011 Broxbourne

Forenames

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First names often paired with Rodrigo

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Rodrigo

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Rodrigo, 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 Rodrigo surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Rodrigo 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

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Rodrigo 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

Rodrigo 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

Rodrigo 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.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Rodrigo 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.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Rodrigo

The surname Rodrigo is of Spanish origin, stemming from the medieval Iberian Peninsula. It is believed to have originated as a patronymic surname, derived from the given name Rodrigo, which itself has origins in the Visigothic name Roderic.

During the 8th century, the name Roderic was borne by the last Visigothic king of Hispania, Roderic the Goth, who ruled from 710 to 711 AD. His reign marked the end of the Visigothic Kingdom, as he was defeated by the invading Moors at the Battle of Guadalete in 711. The name Rodrigo likely gained prominence and became a surname in the aftermath of this historical event.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Rodrigo can be found in the Catalan Atlas, a renowned portolan atlas created by the famous Majorcan cartographer Abraham Cresques in 1375. This atlas contains references to individuals with the surname Rodrigo, indicating its use as a hereditary name by that time.

In the 15th century, the Spanish explorer and conquistador, Diego Rodrigo, was born in Seville. He accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493 and later became one of the first European settlers in the Caribbean.

Another notable bearer of the surname was Antonio Rodrigo, a Spanish painter and engraver who lived during the 16th century. He is best known for his works depicting religious subjects and scenes from the Old Testament.

In the realm of literature, the Spanish writer and poet, Rodrigo Caro y Cejudo (1573-1647), is celebrated for his works such as "Antiguedades y Principado de la Ilustrissima Ciudad de Sevilla" and "Relacion de las Inscripciones y Antigüedad de la Villa de Utrera."

During the 17th century, Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, better known as El Cid, was a renowned Castilian nobleman, military leader, and one of the most famous figures in Spanish history. His exploits were immortalized in the epic poem "El Cantar de Mio Cid," which recounts his life and adventures.

Throughout history, the surname Rodrigo has been associated with various places, such as the town of Rodrigo in the province of Salamanca, Spain, and the Rodrigo River in Argentina, further cementing its Spanish roots and geographical connections.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Rodrigo families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Rodrigo 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. Suffolk leads with 2 Rodrigos recorded in 1881 and an index of 85.11x.

County Total Index
Suffolk 2 85.11x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Newmarket St Mary in Suffolk leads with 2 Rodrigos recorded in 1881 and an index of 10000.00x.

Place Total Index
Newmarket St Mary 2 10000.00x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Eliza 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Robert 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 Rodrigo households.

Occupation Count
Turf Reporter 1

FAQ

Rodrigo surname: questions and answers

How common was the Rodrigo surname in 1881?

In 1881, 2 people were recorded with the Rodrigo surname. That placed it at #33,721 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Rodrigo surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 269 in 2016. That gives Rodrigo a modern rank of #15,956.

What does the Rodrigo surname mean?

A Spanish surname, derived from the Germanic name "Roderick" meaning "famous ruler."

What does the Rodrigo map show?

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