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UK surname

Andrade

A Portuguese and Galician surname referring to someone from Andrade, a parish in Pontedeume, Galicia, Spain.

In the 1881 census there were 48 people recorded with the Andrade surname, ranking it #26,869 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 1,047, ranked #5,569, up from #26,869 in 1881.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Andrade is 1,047 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 2081.3%.

1881 census count

48

Ranked #26,869

Modern count

1,047

2016, ranked #5,569

Peak year

2016

1,047 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Andrade had 48 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #26,869 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 1,047 in 2016, ranked #5,569.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 76 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Andrade surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Andrade surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Andrade 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 52 #23,915
1861 historical 59 #26,466
1881 historical 48 #26,869
1891 historical 69 #28,188
1901 historical 60 #27,502
1911 historical 76 #25,221
1997 modern 360 #11,929
1998 modern 410 #11,143
1999 modern 434 #10,784
2000 modern 430 #10,804
2001 modern 434 #10,539
2002 modern 503 #9,591
2003 modern 497 #9,526
2004 modern 558 #8,775
2005 modern 582 #8,450
2006 modern 648 #7,819
2007 modern 682 #7,590
2008 modern 699 #7,494
2009 modern 778 #7,041
2010 modern 867 #6,590
2011 modern 863 #6,538
2012 modern 898 #6,259
2013 modern 954 #6,061
2014 modern 985 #5,933
2015 modern 988 #5,866
2016 modern 1,047 #5,569

Geography

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Where Andrades 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 Lambeth and Brent. 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 Lambeth 008 Lambeth
2 Brent 024 Brent
3 Brent 031 Brent
4 Lambeth 004 Lambeth
5 Lambeth 006 Lambeth

Forenames

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First names often paired with Andrade

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

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

Andrade 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

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

Meaning and origin of Andrade

The surname Andrade is of Portuguese origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the toponym "Andarade," a small village located in the northern region of Portugal, close to the city of Braga. The name is believed to have originated from the Latin words "ante" and "ratis," meaning "before" and "crossing," respectively, suggesting a connection to a location near a river crossing or ford.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Andrade can be found in the Livro Velho de Linhagens (Old Book of Lineages), a 14th-century Portuguese genealogical compilation. This document mentions several members of the Andrade family, including Rui Pires de Andrade, a prominent figure in the court of King Afonso III during the 13th century.

The surname gained prominence in the 15th century when Fernão Peres de Andrade, a Portuguese explorer and navigator, embarked on several voyages along the west coast of Africa. His expeditions contributed significantly to the expansion of Portuguese influence and the exploration of new trade routes during the Age of Discovery.

In the 16th century, Diogo de Andrade Leitão, a renowned Portuguese poet and playwright, gained recognition for his literary works, including the tragicomedy "Aulegrafia." His birth in 1570 and his contributions to the Golden Age of Portuguese literature have been well-documented.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Andrade is Juan Fernández de Andrade, a Spanish military commander and colonial administrator who served as the Governor of Nueva Vizcaya (present-day northern Mexico) in the late 16th century. He played a crucial role in the expansion of Spanish control in the region and the establishment of settlements.

In the 18th century, António Soares de Andrade, a Brazilian poet and lawyer, left a lasting impact on the literary landscape of his time. Born in 1720, he is best known for his satirical and humorous poetry, which often criticized the societal norms and customs of the period.

The surname Andrade has also been associated with various place names, such as Andrade, a municipality in the province of Navarra, Spain, and Andrade, a parish in the municipality of Caminha, Portugal. These locations may have influenced the spread and adaptation of the surname in different regions.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Andrade families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Andrade 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 39 Andrades recorded in 1881 and an index of 8.33x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 39 8.33x
Kent 4 2.51x
Essex 2 2.17x
Lancashire 1 0.18x
Surrey 1 0.44x
Yorkshire 1 0.22x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Islington London in Middlesex leads with 21 Andrades recorded in 1881 and an index of 46.30x.

Place Total Index
Islington London 21 46.30x
Bow London 6 100.67x
Whitechapel London 6 130.15x
Deptford St Paul 3 24.35x
Barking 2 74.07x
St Marylebone London 2 8.00x
St Pancras London 2 5.31x
Barrow In Furness 1 13.25x
Bermondsey 1 7.18x
Hornsey 1 16.89x
Northfleet 1 70.92x
St Luke London 1 13.32x
York Holy Trinity 1 250.00x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Caroline 2
Esther 2
Hannah 2
Agnes 1
Alice 1
Amelia 1
Eliza 1
Emma 1
Julia 1
Kate 1
Maria 1
Marian 1
Mary 1
Matilda 1
Mirriam 1
Rachel 1
Rebica 1
Sarah 1

Top male names

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

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 Andrade households.

FAQ

Andrade surname: questions and answers

How common was the Andrade surname in 1881?

In 1881, 48 people were recorded with the Andrade surname. That placed it at #26,869 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Andrade surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 1,047 in 2016. That gives Andrade a modern rank of #5,569.

What does the Andrade surname mean?

A Portuguese and Galician surname referring to someone from Andrade, a parish in Pontedeume, Galicia, Spain.

What does the Andrade map show?

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