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UK surname

Aguiar

A Galician and Portuguese habitational surname referring to someone who lived near a field or open space.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Bournemouth, Swindon and Hackney.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Aguiar is 299 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

299

2016, ranked #14,770

Peak year

2016

299 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 299 in 2016, ranked #14,770.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 6 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Aguiar surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Aguiar surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Aguiar 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
1911 historical 6 #33,255
1997 modern 73 #30,306
1998 modern 82 #29,754
1999 modern 94 #28,593
2000 modern 99 #27,845
2001 modern 97 #27,823
2002 modern 102 #27,596
2003 modern 111 #26,091
2004 modern 124 #24,559
2005 modern 145 #22,253
2006 modern 157 #21,322
2007 modern 176 #20,028
2008 modern 189 #19,315
2009 modern 200 #19,028
2010 modern 215 #18,551
2011 modern 220 #18,096
2012 modern 247 #16,661
2013 modern 258 #16,421
2014 modern 279 #15,661
2015 modern 290 #15,117
2016 modern 299 #14,770

Geography

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Where Aguiars 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 Bournemouth, Swindon, Hackney, Southwark and Southampton. 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 Bournemouth 019 Bournemouth
2 Swindon 015 Swindon
3 Hackney 025 Hackney
4 Southwark 018 Southwark
5 Southampton 022 Southampton

Forenames

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First names often paired with Aguiar

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

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Aguiar, 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

Ethnically Diverse Young Families

Nationally, the Aguiar surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Aguiar 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 younger parents born overseas (particularly in Africa or EU countries) with children aged 0-4. Individuals identifying as of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities are also common. English may not be the primary language spoken. Accommodation consists principally of flats, and many properties are socially rented and/or overcrowded. Students are also present, unemployment is common, and other adults tend to work in low skilled jobs.

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, Aguiar 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

Aguiar 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

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

Meaning and origin of Aguiar

The surname Aguiar is believed to have originated in Portugal, where it is most commonly found. It is derived from the Portuguese word "agua," meaning water, suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a body of water or worked with water in some capacity.

The earliest recorded instances of the Aguiar surname date back to the 12th and 13th centuries in Portugal. Some historical records from this time period mention individuals with the name, such as João de Aguiar, a nobleman who lived in the 13th century.

In the 15th century, the name appeared in various Portuguese manuscripts and documents, including records of land ownership and noble families. For example, the Aguiar family was a prominent noble lineage during this time, with members holding important positions in the Portuguese court and military.

One notable individual with the surname Aguiar was Tomé de Aguiar, a Portuguese explorer and navigator who lived in the 16th century. He participated in several voyages to South America and Africa, contributing to the expansion of Portuguese exploration and trade.

The Aguiar surname is also associated with various place names in Portugal, such as Aguiar da Beira, a municipality in the Guarda District, and Aguiar de Sousa, a parish in the Porto District. These place names likely derived from the word "agua" as well, indicating the presence of water sources in those areas.

Throughout history, several other individuals with the surname Aguiar have made significant contributions in various fields. Manuel Aguiar, a 17th-century Portuguese painter, was known for his religious works. António Ribeiro de Aguiar, a 19th-century Brazilian politician and lawyer, played a prominent role in the independence movement of Brazil.

In more recent times, Fernando Aguiar, a 20th-century Portuguese sculptor and artist, gained recognition for his abstract and modernist works. Additionally, Miguel Aguiar, a contemporary Portuguese mathematician and physicist, has made notable contributions to the field of systems biology and complex systems.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Aguiar surname: questions and answers

How common is the Aguiar surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 299 in 2016. That gives Aguiar a modern rank of #14,770.

What does the Aguiar surname mean?

A Galician and Portuguese habitational surname referring to someone who lived near a field or open space.

What does the Aguiar map show?

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