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UK surname

Valdez

A Spanish toponymic surname referring to someone from any of the various places named Valdez or Valdés.

In the 1881 census there were 2 people recorded with the Valdez surname, ranking it #33,721 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 231, ranked #17,764, up from #33,721 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Camden, Islington and Halton.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Valdez is 231 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 11450.0%.

1881 census count

2

Ranked #33,721

Modern count

231

2016, ranked #17,764

Peak year

2016

231 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Valdez had 2 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,721 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 231 in 2016, ranked #17,764.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 2 in 1881.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Valdez surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Valdez surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Valdez 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
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1997 modern 51 #32,545
1998 modern 69 #31,076
1999 modern 76 #30,546
2000 modern 69 #31,273
2001 modern 68 #31,195
2002 modern 77 #30,709
2003 modern 77 #30,762
2004 modern 81 #30,569
2005 modern 84 #30,359
2006 modern 98 #28,621
2007 modern 109 #27,253
2008 modern 118 #26,212
2009 modern 132 #24,929
2010 modern 151 #23,377
2011 modern 144 #23,962
2012 modern 202 #19,084
2013 modern 196 #19,790
2014 modern 213 #18,883
2015 modern 222 #18,225
2016 modern 231 #17,764

Geography

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Where Valdez' 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 Camden, Islington, Halton, Waltham Forest and Lewes. 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 Camden 010 Camden
2 Islington 003 Islington
3 Halton 015 Halton
4 Waltham Forest 024 Waltham Forest
5 Lewes 002 Lewes

Forenames

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First names often paired with Valdez

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

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Valdez is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Valdez 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

Valdez falls in decile 5 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.

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Valdez

The surname Valdez has its origins in Spain and is derived from the Spanish words "val" meaning valley and "dez", a patronymic suffix indicating "son of". It was likely first used as a descriptive name for someone who lived in or came from a particular valley.

The name can be traced back to medieval times in Spain, with early records showing variations such as Valdés and Valdes. It is possible that the name may have been mentioned in the Repartimiento de Sevilla, a 13th-century document detailing the distribution of land and property in Seville after the Christian conquest.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Diego Garcia de Valdés, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the 16th century. Another notable figure was Juan de Valdés (c.1500-1541), a Spanish religious writer and early Protestant reformer.

The Valdez surname later spread to Spanish colonies in the Americas, particularly Mexico and areas of the southwestern United States. It is believed that some of the earliest Valdez families in the New World settled in what is now New Mexico in the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

Over time, the name has become associated with various place names, such as Valdez, Alaska, and Valdez, Venezuela. Some notable individuals with the Valdez surname include Diego Valdez (1778-1866), a Mexican military officer and politician, and Benigno Valdez (1921-2008), a Mexican artist known for his murals and paintings.

Other historical figures bearing the Valdez name include Luis Valdez (born 1940), an American playwright, actor, and filmmaker known for his work in Chicano theater, and Adrián Valdez (1906-1989), a Mexican composer and conductor. Additionally, Pedro Valdez (1923-2013) was a Mexican bullfighter who achieved significant fame in his career.

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1881 census detail

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Valdez families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Valdez 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. Devon leads with 1 Valdez' recorded in 1881 and an index of 24.94x.

County Total Index
Devon 1 24.94x
Middlesex 1 5.19x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Dalwood in Devon leads with 1 Valdez' recorded in 1881 and an index of 0.00x.

Place Total Index
Dalwood 1 0.00x
Islington London 1 53.48x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Madam 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Pedro 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 Valdez households.

Occupation Count
Annuitant 1

FAQ

Valdez surname: questions and answers

How common was the Valdez surname in 1881?

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

How common is the Valdez surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 231 in 2016. That gives Valdez a modern rank of #17,764.

What does the Valdez surname mean?

A Spanish toponymic surname referring to someone from any of the various places named Valdez or Valdés.

What does the Valdez map show?

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