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UK surname

Aguirre

From the Basque language, meaning "prominent" or "exposed" and referring to someone who lived on a high spot.

In the 1881 census there were 7 people recorded with the Aguirre surname, ranking it #32,765 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 141, ranked #24,753, up from #32,765 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Haringey, Hertsmere and Cambridge.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Aguirre is 141 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1914.3%.

1881 census count

7

Ranked #32,765

Modern count

141

2016, ranked #24,753

Peak year

2016

141 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Aguirre had 7 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,765 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 141 in 2016, ranked #24,753.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 19 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Aguirre surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Aguirre surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Aguirre 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
1851 historical 1 #33,412
1861 historical 4 #33,628
1881 historical 7 #32,765
1901 historical 19 #31,911
1911 historical 12 #32,302
1997 modern 51 #32,545
1998 modern 47 #33,197
1999 modern 58 #32,268
2000 modern 62 #31,939
2001 modern 64 #31,602
2002 modern 70 #31,432
2003 modern 71 #31,393
2004 modern 74 #31,306
2005 modern 75 #31,400
2006 modern 85 #30,556
2007 modern 86 #30,808
2008 modern 106 #28,016
2009 modern 108 #28,311
2010 modern 116 #27,704
2011 modern 125 #26,220
2012 modern 129 #25,705
2013 modern 122 #27,122
2014 modern 137 #25,345
2015 modern 136 #25,352
2016 modern 141 #24,753

Geography

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Where Aguirres 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 Haringey, Hertsmere, Cambridge, Cheltenham and Camden. 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 Haringey 007 Haringey
2 Hertsmere 013 Hertsmere
3 Cambridge 009 Cambridge
4 Cheltenham 007 Cheltenham
5 Camden 007 Camden

Forenames

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First names often paired with Aguirre

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

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

Aguirre 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

Aguirre 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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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Aguirre

The surname Aguirre has its origins in the Basque region of Spain and France. It is derived from the Basque words 'agur' meaning 'good' and 'iri' meaning 'town', indicating that the name likely referred to someone from a reputable or prosperous town.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Aguirre can be found in medieval documents from the Kingdom of Navarre, such as the Fuero de Navarra from the 13th century. The name was also present in the Becerro Galicano, a collection of genealogical records from the 14th century.

In the 16th century, the name Aguirre gained prominence due to Lope de Aguirre, a Spanish conquistador and rebel leader known for his ruthless actions during the Spanish conquest of Peru. He was born in Oñati, Gipuzkoa, around 1510 and died in 1561.

Another notable figure with the surname Aguirre was Joaquín Aguirre y Bilbao, a Mexican lawyer and politician who served as the 47th President of Mexico from 1924 to 1928. He was born in San Andrés Chalchicomula, Puebla, in 1857 and died in 1942.

In the realm of literature, the name Aguirre is associated with Miguel Aguirre y Espinosa, a Spanish poet and playwright from the 17th century. He was born in Seville around 1620 and his works include plays such as "El príncipe de su estrella" and "El galan sin dama".

The surname Aguirre can also be found in various place names, such as Aguirre Canyon in New Mexico, USA, and Aguirre Beach in Puerto Rico, both named after individuals with this last name.

Another notable bearer of the Aguirre surname was José María Aguirre y Zumaran, a Basque politician and writer from the early 20th century. He was born in Bilbao, Bizkaia, in 1873 and played a significant role in the Basque nationalist movement.

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1881 census detail

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Aguirre families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Aguirre 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. Middlesex leads with 4 Aguirres recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.88x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 4 5.88x
Cheshire 1 6.65x
Lancashire 1 1.24x
Renfrewshire 1 18.94x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St George Hanover Square in Middlesex leads with 4 Aguirres recorded in 1881 and an index of 333.33x.

Place Total Index
St George Hanover Square 4 333.33x
Birkenhead 1 83.33x
Greenock Newor Middle 1 0.00x
Liverpool 1 20.37x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Carmin 1
Caroline 1
Maria 1
Mary 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Bonifacio 1
Estevan 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 Aguirre households.

FAQ

Aguirre surname: questions and answers

How common was the Aguirre surname in 1881?

In 1881, 7 people were recorded with the Aguirre surname. That placed it at #32,765 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Aguirre surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 141 in 2016. That gives Aguirre a modern rank of #24,753.

What does the Aguirre surname mean?

From the Basque language, meaning "prominent" or "exposed" and referring to someone who lived on a high spot.

What does the Aguirre map show?

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