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UK surname

Albuquerque

A locational surname referring to someone from the city of Albuquerque in central Spain or New Mexico, USA.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Leicester, Lambeth and Restalrig and Lochend.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Albuquerque is 202 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

202

2016, ranked #19,475

Peak year

2016

202 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 202 in 2016, ranked #19,475.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 3 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Albuquerque surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Albuquerque surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Albuquerque 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
1861 historical 2 #34,135
1891 historical 2 #34,436
1911 historical 3 #33,789
1997 modern 48 #32,878
1998 modern 57 #32,226
1999 modern 69 #31,223
2000 modern 68 #31,380
2001 modern 72 #30,813
2002 modern 82 #30,181
2003 modern 77 #30,762
2004 modern 95 #28,746
2005 modern 108 #26,736
2006 modern 123 #24,873
2007 modern 121 #25,469
2008 modern 130 #24,695
2009 modern 142 #23,791
2010 modern 152 #23,282
2011 modern 151 #23,204
2012 modern 160 #22,260
2013 modern 179 #21,028
2014 modern 188 #20,503
2015 modern 199 #19,640
2016 modern 202 #19,475

Geography

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Where Albuquerques 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 Leicester, Lambeth and Restalrig and Lochend. 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 Leicester 017 Leicester
2 Lambeth 021 Lambeth
3 Lambeth 008 Lambeth
4 Restalrig and Lochend City of Edinburgh
5 Lambeth 007 Lambeth

Forenames

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First names often paired with Albuquerque

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

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Albuquerque 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

Albuquerque 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Albuquerque 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.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Albuquerque

The surname Albuquerque originates from Portugal and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Arabic name "al-Buqurq," which refers to a town in the district of Évora, located in the Alentejo region of southern Portugal. This town was an important center during the Moorish occupation of the Iberian Peninsula, and its name means "the cork trees" in Arabic.

The earliest known written record of the Albuquerque surname appears in a document from the year 1286, where it is listed as "Alboquerque." This spelling variation is indicative of the language's evolution and the influence of Arabic on Portuguese during that time period.

One of the most notable historical figures associated with this surname is Afonso de Albuquerque, a Portuguese navigator and military commander born in 1453. He played a crucial role in establishing Portuguese colonial rule in the Indian Ocean and is considered one of the greatest maritime explorers of the Age of Discovery.

Another prominent figure was João de Albuquerque, a 16th-century Portuguese nobleman and military leader who served as the governor of Portuguese India from 1509 to 1515. He was instrumental in consolidating Portuguese power in the region and expanding their territorial holdings.

The Albuquerque surname is also tied to the city of Albuquerque, the largest city in the state of New Mexico, United States. The city was named after the Spanish Duke of Alburquerque, a descendant of the Portuguese Albuquerque family, in 1706.

Other notable individuals with the Albuquerque surname include:

1. Bento de Albuquerque (1459-1521), a Portuguese explorer and navigator who served under Afonso de Albuquerque in the Indian Ocean. 2. Fernão de Albuquerque (1460-1515), a Portuguese military commander and explorer who played a significant role in the conquest of Goa and the establishment of Portuguese control over the Indian Ocean trade routes. 3. Matias de Albuquerque (1594-1644), a Portuguese Jesuit missionary and linguist who studied and documented several indigenous languages in Brazil. 4. Rafael Albuquerque (1777-1834), a Brazilian politician and lawyer who served as the President of the Province of Maranhão during the Brazilian Empire.

The Albuquerque surname has a rich history spanning centuries, with roots in Portugal's Moorish past and a significant presence in the era of maritime exploration and colonization. It has been carried by notable figures in various fields, from military leaders and explorers to missionaries and political figures, leaving an indelible mark on history.

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FAQ

Albuquerque surname: questions and answers

How common is the Albuquerque surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 202 in 2016. That gives Albuquerque a modern rank of #19,475.

What does the Albuquerque surname mean?

A locational surname referring to someone from the city of Albuquerque in central Spain or New Mexico, USA.

What does the Albuquerque map show?

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