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UK surname

Amorim

A surname of Portuguese origin meaning "bramble bush" or "blackberry".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Wiltshire, Fareham and Watford.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Amorim is 106 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

106

2016, ranked #29,927

Peak year

2016

106 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 106 in 2016, ranked #29,927.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Amorim surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Amorim surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Amorim 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 1 #34,548
1997 modern 11 #36,912
1998 modern 9 #37,189
1999 modern 11 #36,917
2000 modern 13 #36,635
2001 modern 14 #36,372
2002 modern 19 #35,991
2003 modern 14 #36,512
2004 modern 19 #36,147
2005 modern 31 #35,260
2006 modern 44 #34,568
2007 modern 54 #34,042
2008 modern 60 #33,743
2009 modern 68 #33,341
2010 modern 81 #32,582
2011 modern 69 #33,532
2012 modern 79 #32,966
2013 modern 86 #32,557
2014 modern 94 #31,909
2015 modern 99 #31,168
2016 modern 106 #29,927

Geography

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Where Amorims 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 Wiltshire, Fareham, Watford, Suffolk Coastal and Wrexham. 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 Wiltshire 032 Wiltshire
2 Fareham 003 Fareham
3 Watford 010 Watford
4 Suffolk Coastal 003 Suffolk Coastal
5 Wrexham 011 Wrexham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Amorim

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

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

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Amorim surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Amorim 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 is often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Amorim is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction 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

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

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

Amorim 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

Amorim 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 Amorim 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Amorim, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Amorim

The surname Amorim has its origins in Portugal, where it first emerged in the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Portuguese word "amoreira," which means mulberry tree, suggesting that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or worked with mulberry trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Amorim can be found in the Livro Velho de Linhagens, a medieval Portuguese genealogical record dating back to the 13th century. This document mentions individuals with the surname Amorim, indicating that the name was already in use during that time.

In the 14th century, the name Amorim appeared in various documents related to the Portuguese nobility and aristocracy. Notably, Fernão Gonçalves de Amorim, born around 1320, was a prominent figure who served as a knight and fought in the Reconquista, the campaign to reclaim the Iberian Peninsula from Moorish rule.

During the Age of Discovery in the 15th and 16th centuries, several explorers and navigators with the surname Amorim participated in Portuguese voyages of exploration and colonization. For example, João de Amorim (1475-1542) was a navigator who accompanied Vasco da Gama on his historic voyage to India in 1498.

In the 17th century, Luís de Amorim (1598-1672) was a celebrated Portuguese composer and organist who contributed significantly to the development of sacred music during the Baroque period. His works were widely performed and admired throughout Europe.

Another notable figure with the surname Amorim was Pedro de Amorim (1722-1799), a Portuguese architect and engineer who designed several important buildings and infrastructure projects in Lisbon and other parts of Portugal during the 18th century.

While the surname Amorim originated in Portugal, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly to former Portuguese colonies and territories, through migration and colonization. The name has also undergone various spelling variations over time, such as Amorins, Amoreins, and Amoreym.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Amorim surname: questions and answers

How common is the Amorim surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 106 in 2016. That gives Amorim a modern rank of #29,927.

What does the Amorim surname mean?

A surname of Portuguese origin meaning "bramble bush" or "blackberry".

What does the Amorim map show?

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