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UK surname

Stylianou

A Greek surname derived from the personal name Stylianos, which means "pillar" or "column".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Enfield.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Stylianou is 907 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

907

2016, ranked #6,265

Peak year

2016

907 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 907 in 2016, ranked #6,265.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Stylianou surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Stylianou surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Stylianou 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
1997 modern 692 #7,314
1998 modern 733 #7,229
1999 modern 739 #7,230
2000 modern 734 #7,231
2001 modern 732 #7,102
2002 modern 745 #7,146
2003 modern 804 #6,620
2004 modern 793 #6,723
2005 modern 818 #6,492
2006 modern 821 #6,482
2007 modern 836 #6,460
2008 modern 834 #6,528
2009 modern 849 #6,570
2010 modern 888 #6,463
2011 modern 869 #6,504
2012 modern 861 #6,459
2013 modern 896 #6,362
2014 modern 890 #6,431
2015 modern 897 #6,341
2016 modern 907 #6,265

Geography

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Where Stylianous 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 Enfield. 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 Enfield 036 Enfield
2 Enfield 028 Enfield
3 Enfield 026 Enfield
4 Enfield 031 Enfield
5 Enfield 035 Enfield

Forenames

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First names often paired with Stylianou

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Stylianou

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

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Stylianou is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Stylianou 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

Stylianou falls in decile 4 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.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Stylianou 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Stylianou

The surname Stylianou has its origins in Cyprus, an island nation located in the Mediterranean Sea. It can be traced back to the Late Medieval period, specifically the 15th and 16th centuries. The name is believed to be derived from the Greek name "Stylianos," which in turn is derived from the Greek word "stylos," meaning a pillar or column.

The name Stylianou was particularly prevalent in the village of Kato Lefkara, located in the Larnaca district of Cyprus. This village was known for its intricate lace-making traditions, and it is possible that the name was associated with those skilled in this craft. However, there are no definitive records linking the name directly to this occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Stylianou appears in a manuscript from the 16th century, which details a land dispute involving a man named Georgios Stylianou. Unfortunately, the exact date and location of this document are not clearly specified.

In the 17th century, there are records of a Cypriot merchant named Petros Stylianou, who was involved in trade with the Venetian Republic. He was born in 1622 and lived a prosperous life as a trader, contributing to the economic prosperity of the island.

During the 18th century, a prominent figure with the surname Stylianou was Constantinos Stylianou, a scholar and writer who was born in 1735 in the village of Lefkara. He authored several works on the history and culture of Cyprus, which are still referenced by historians today.

In the 19th century, a notable bearer of the name was Andronikos Stylianou, a political activist and advocate for Cypriot independence from Ottoman rule. Born in 1825, he was instrumental in organizing protests and rallies, and his efforts helped pave the way for Cyprus's eventual liberation.

Another significant individual with the surname Stylianou was Eleni Stylianou, a renowned artist and sculptor who lived from 1876 to 1954. She was celebrated for her intricate works in stone and wood, depicting traditional Cypriot themes and motifs. Her sculptures are housed in museums across Cyprus and abroad.

While the surname Stylianou has its roots in Cyprus, it has since spread to various parts of the world, particularly among the Cypriot diaspora. However, the historical records and notable figures mentioned above provide valuable insights into the origin and evolution of this distinctive surname.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Stylianou surname: questions and answers

How common is the Stylianou surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 907 in 2016. That gives Stylianou a modern rank of #6,265.

What does the Stylianou surname mean?

A Greek surname derived from the personal name Stylianos, which means "pillar" or "column".

What does the Stylianou map show?

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