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UK surname

Teodorescu

Derived from a patronymic meaning "son of Teodor".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Brent, Bromley and Bradford.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Teodorescu is 107 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

107

2016, ranked #29,762

Peak year

2016

107 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 107 in 2016, ranked #29,762.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Teodorescu surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Teodorescu surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Teodorescu 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 4 #38,094
1998 modern 3 #38,304
1999 modern 3 #38,318
2000 modern 5 #37,823
2001 modern 4 #37,862
2002 modern 6 #37,532
2003 modern 8 #37,248
2004 modern 12 #36,835
2005 modern 12 #36,936
2006 modern 14 #36,801
2007 modern 18 #36,537
2008 modern 26 #36,012
2009 modern 37 #35,434
2010 modern 46 #35,062
2011 modern 50 #34,816
2012 modern 74 #33,348
2013 modern 76 #33,329
2014 modern 89 #32,409
2015 modern 103 #30,444
2016 modern 107 #29,762

Geography

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Where Teodorescus 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 Brent, Bromley, Bradford and Greenwich. 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 Brent 007 Brent
2 Bromley 024 Bromley
3 Bradford 039 Bradford
4 Bromley 021 Bromley
5 Greenwich 011 Greenwich

Forenames

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First names often paired with Teodorescu

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Teodorescu

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

Teodorescu 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

Teodorescu 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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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Teodorescu

The surname Teodorescu has its origins in Romania, dating back to the late 15th century. It is derived from the Romanian given name Teodor, which in turn comes from the Greek name Theodoros, meaning "gift of God." The suffix "-escu" is a Romanian patronymic, indicating the name is a form of the father's name.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Teodorescu can be found in various historical documents from the region of Wallachia, which was a principality within the territory of modern-day Romania. One notable early mention is in a land grant from the year 1492, which refers to a landowner named Teodorescu.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Teodorescu began to appear more frequently in historical records across various regions of Romania. It was often associated with noble families and landowners, suggesting that the name held a certain level of prestige and social standing during this time period.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Teodorescu was Mihai Teodorescu, a Romanian nobleman and military commander who lived in the late 16th century. He played a significant role in the defense of Wallachia against Ottoman invasions.

Another notable figure was Grigore Teodorescu, a Romanian scholar and writer who lived from 1786 to 1856. He was a prominent figure in the Wallachian Enlightenment movement and contributed to the development of Romanian literature and education.

In the 19th century, the name Teodorescu continued to be associated with prominent individuals in various fields. For example, Constantin Teodorescu (1826-1897) was a renowned Romanian painter and art teacher, known for his contributions to the development of Romanian art education.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Teodorescu was Alexandru Teodorescu-Polizu (1859-1939), a Romanian politician and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of Romania from 1935 to 1937.

Throughout its history, the surname Teodorescu has been closely tied to the cultural and societal fabric of Romania, appearing in various historical contexts and being associated with individuals who made significant contributions to their respective fields.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Teodorescu surname: questions and answers

How common is the Teodorescu surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 107 in 2016. That gives Teodorescu a modern rank of #29,762.

What does the Teodorescu surname mean?

Derived from a patronymic meaning "son of Teodor".

What does the Teodorescu map show?

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