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UK surname

Vazquez

A habitational surname referring to someone from any of several places named Vázquez or Velázquez, derived from the Basque "bela" meaning "raven".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Westminster, Stratford-on-Avon and Enfield.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Vazquez is 399 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

398

2016, ranked #11,924

Peak year

2015

399 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 398 in 2016, ranked #11,924.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 4 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Vazquez surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Vazquez surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Vazquez 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
1901 historical 4 #33,876
1911 historical 2 #34,020
1997 modern 252 #15,193
1998 modern 265 #15,087
1999 modern 283 #14,501
2000 modern 282 #14,532
2001 modern 286 #14,160
2002 modern 315 #13,561
2003 modern 302 #13,752
2004 modern 292 #14,109
2005 modern 300 #13,837
2006 modern 282 #14,459
2007 modern 283 #14,579
2008 modern 310 #13,834
2009 modern 340 #13,244
2010 modern 365 #12,825
2011 modern 377 #12,392
2012 modern 356 #12,784
2013 modern 377 #12,449
2014 modern 398 #12,048
2015 modern 399 #11,928
2016 modern 398 #11,924

Geography

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Where Vazquez' 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, Stratford-on-Avon, Enfield, Trafford and Cambridge. 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 009 Westminster
2 Stratford-on-Avon 004 Stratford-on-Avon
3 Enfield 021 Enfield
4 Trafford 004 Trafford
5 Cambridge 004 Cambridge

Forenames

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First names often paired with Vazquez

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

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

Vazquez 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

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

Meaning and origin of Vazquez

The surname Vazquez originated in Spain and Portugal. It is derived from the old Spanish word "vasco," which means a person from the Basque region of northern Spain and southern France. The name likely emerged in the 8th or 9th century during the Reconquista, when Christian armies were reclaiming Spain from Moorish rule.

Early spellings of the name included Vasquez, Basquez, and Vascues. One of the first recorded instances of the name appears in the Codex Calixtinus, a 12th-century manuscript that provides accounts of the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. The name is also found in the Libro de la Montería, a 14th-century manuscript that details hunting exploits in Spain.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname was Juan Vazquez de Coronado, a Spanish explorer who led expeditions in the southwestern United States in the 16th century. Another early bearer of the name was Juan Vazquez de Avila, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico in the early 1500s.

During the Age of Exploration, the name spread to the Americas and other Spanish colonies. Juan Vazquez de Espinosa, a Spanish priest and explorer, traveled extensively in South America in the early 17th century and wrote about his travels. In the 18th century, Antonio Vazquez de Espinosa was a Spanish naval officer and explorer who made important contributions to the mapping of the Pacific Northwest.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname was the Mexican artist Diego Rivera, whose full name was Diego María de la Concepción Juan Nepomuceno Estanislao de la Rivera y Barrientos Acosta y Rodríguez (1886-1957). His murals and paintings are celebrated for their depictions of Mexican culture and history.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Vazquez surname: questions and answers

How common is the Vazquez surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 398 in 2016. That gives Vazquez a modern rank of #11,924.

What does the Vazquez surname mean?

A habitational surname referring to someone from any of several places named Vázquez or Velázquez, derived from the Basque "bela" meaning "raven".

What does the Vazquez map show?

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