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UK surname

Rodriguez

A patronymic surname meaning "son of Rodrigo," a Spanish given name derived from the Germanic name Roderick.

In the 1881 census there were 28 people recorded with the Rodriguez surname, ranking it #29,646 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 3,071, ranked #2,193, up from #29,646 in 1881.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Rodriguez is 3,071 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 10867.9%.

1881 census count

28

Ranked #29,646

Modern count

3,071

2016, ranked #2,193

Peak year

2016

3,071 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Rodriguez had 28 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #29,646 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 3,071 in 2016, ranked #2,193.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 85 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Rodriguez surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Rodriguez surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Rodriguez 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
1851 historical 9 #31,675
1881 historical 28 #29,646
1891 historical 28 #32,046
1901 historical 51 #28,492
1911 historical 85 #24,322
1997 modern 1,477 #3,964
1998 modern 1,635 #3,756
1999 modern 1,715 #3,634
2000 modern 1,718 #3,608
2001 modern 1,676 #3,621
2002 modern 1,805 #3,444
2003 modern 1,759 #3,466
2004 modern 1,817 #3,369
2005 modern 1,855 #3,275
2006 modern 1,941 #3,174
2007 modern 2,023 #3,092
2008 modern 2,092 #3,013
2009 modern 2,292 #2,847
2010 modern 2,550 #2,653
2011 modern 2,491 #2,676
2012 modern 2,673 #2,478
2013 modern 2,840 #2,393
2014 modern 2,975 #2,303
2015 modern 3,007 #2,251
2016 modern 3,071 #2,193

Geography

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Where Rodriguez' 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 and Kensington and Chelsea. 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 017 Westminster
2 Westminster 009 Westminster
3 Kensington and Chelsea 003 Kensington and Chelsea
4 Kensington and Chelsea 013 Kensington and Chelsea
5 Kensington and Chelsea 017 Kensington and Chelsea

Forenames

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First names often paired with Rodriguez

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

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

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Rodriguez 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

Rodriguez 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

Rodriguez 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 Rodriguez 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 Rodriguez, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Rodriguez

The surname Rodriguez is of Spanish origin, derived from the name Rodrigo, which itself is derived from the Germanic name Roderic, meaning "famous power" or "powerful leader." It is believed to have originated in the region of Castile, Spain, during the Middle Ages.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Rodriguez dates back to the 10th century, when it appeared in a document from the monastery of San Pedro de Montes in the province of León, Spain. In this document, a nobleman named Roderico Rodríguez was mentioned as a landowner.

In the 12th century, the name Rodriguez was found in the Codex Calixtinus, a medieval manuscript that served as a guide for pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago, a famous pilgrimage route across northern Spain. The manuscript mentioned a person named Rodrigo Rodríguez who was a wealthy landowner in the region of Galicia.

During the Reconquista, the period when Christian kingdoms in the Iberian Peninsula fought to reclaim territories from the Moors, several notable figures bore the name Rodriguez. One such figure was Rodrigo Rodríguez de Lara (c. 1170-1242), a powerful nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the conquest of Andalusia.

Another notable bearer of the name was Gonzalo Rodríguez de Avilés (1520-1603), a Spanish explorer and conquistador who founded the city of Havana, Cuba, in 1519. He was appointed as the first governor of the island by the Spanish Crown.

In the realm of literature, one of the most famous individuals with the surname Rodriguez was Ventura Rodríguez (1717-1785), a renowned Spanish architect and urban planner who designed several iconic buildings in Madrid, including the Royal Palace and the Basilica of San Francisco el Grande.

During the colonial era, the name Rodriguez spread to various parts of the Spanish Empire, including Latin America and the Philippines. One notable figure from this period was Pedro Rodríguez de Campomanes (1723-1802), a Spanish politician and economist who served as the president of the Council of Castile and played a significant role in promoting economic reforms in Spain and its colonies.

Throughout history, the surname Rodriguez has been borne by many other notable individuals, including writers, artists, scientists, and political figures, cementing its place as one of the most prominent Spanish surnames worldwide.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Rodriguez families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Rodriguez 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. Lancashire leads with 13 Rodriguez' recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.02x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 13 4.02x
Middlesex 7 2.57x
Northumberland 3 7.39x
Surrey 2 1.50x
Cheshire 1 1.66x
Sussex 1 2.17x
Yorkshire 1 0.37x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Liverpool in Lancashire leads with 11 Rodriguez' recorded in 1881 and an index of 55.95x.

Place Total Index
Liverpool 11 55.95x
Jesmond 3 526.32x
Kensington London 2 13.18x
Birkenhead 1 20.83x
Brighton 1 10.78x
Camberwell 1 5.74x
Croydon 1 13.55x
Poplar London 1 19.42x
Sculcoates 1 23.31x
St Andrew Holborn 1 107.53x
St Giles In Fields 1 106.38x
St Pancras London 1 4.55x
Tottenham 1 22.99x
Toxteth Park 1 9.12x
West Derby 1 10.56x

Top female names

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

Name Count
DE 3
Ida 2
Maria 2
Ellen 1
Felice 1
Frances 1
Ignacia 1
Isadrine 1
Louisa 1
Phillipa 1
Rose 1
Ruperta 1
Teresa 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Jose 5
Francis 2
Manuel 2
Epifamo 1
Frederick 1
Jean 1
Pablo 1
Richard 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 Rodriguez households.

FAQ

Rodriguez surname: questions and answers

How common was the Rodriguez surname in 1881?

In 1881, 28 people were recorded with the Rodriguez surname. That placed it at #29,646 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Rodriguez surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 3,071 in 2016. That gives Rodriguez a modern rank of #2,193.

What does the Rodriguez surname mean?

A patronymic surname meaning "son of Rodrigo," a Spanish given name derived from the Germanic name Roderick.

What does the Rodriguez map show?

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