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UK surname

Araujo

A Galician and Portuguese habitational surname referring to someone from any of various places named Araújo.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Araujo is 569 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

569

2016, ranked #9,045

Peak year

2016

569 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 569 in 2016, ranked #9,045.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Araujo surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Araujo surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Araujo 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
1997 modern 84 #29,106
1998 modern 106 #26,689
1999 modern 121 #24,855
2000 modern 133 #23,462
2001 modern 132 #23,230
2002 modern 145 #22,392
2003 modern 177 #19,549
2004 modern 222 #17,020
2005 modern 257 #15,365
2006 modern 274 #14,769
2007 modern 307 #13,822
2008 modern 338 #13,044
2009 modern 396 #11,815
2010 modern 455 #10,802
2011 modern 408 #11,681
2012 modern 445 #10,753
2013 modern 480 #10,331
2014 modern 504 #10,023
2015 modern 536 #9,517
2016 modern 569 #9,045

Geography

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Where Araujos 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 Swindon, Watford, Three Rivers 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 Swindon 015 Swindon
2 Watford 010 Watford
3 Watford 011 Watford
4 Three Rivers 012 Three Rivers
5 Brent 024 Brent

Forenames

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First names often paired with Araujo

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

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

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Araujo surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Araujo 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 never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

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, Araujo 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

Araujo 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

Araujo 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 Araujo is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 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 Araujo, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Araujo

The surname Araujo originates from Portugal and has its roots in the 12th century. It is derived from the Portuguese word "araujo," which means a small oak grove or a thicket of oak trees. This surname is primarily found in the northern regions of Portugal, particularly in the provinces of Minho and Trás-os-Montes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Araujo can be found in the medieval Portuguese manuscript "Livro Velho das Linhagens" (Old Book of Lineages), which dates back to the 13th century. This document mentions several noble families bearing the surname Araujo, indicating their prominence during that era.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named João Araujo was a renowned Portuguese explorer who accompanied Ferdinand Magellan on his famous voyage around the world. He played a crucial role in navigating the treacherous Strait of Magellan, which now bears his name.

During the 15th century, the Araujo family established themselves as influential landowners in the region of Minho. The town of Araujo, located in the municipality of Ponte de Lima, is believed to have been named after this prominent family, further solidifying their legacy in the area.

The 16th century saw the rise of Pedro de Araujo, a celebrated Portuguese architect and engineer who designed several iconic buildings, including the magnificent Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon. His contributions to architectural design and engineering left an indelible mark on the nation's cultural heritage.

In the 18th century, Manuel Araujo de Castro, a Portuguese diplomat and statesman, played a pivotal role in negotiating the Treaty of Madrid, which resolved territorial disputes between Portugal and Spain in South America. His diplomatic efforts helped shape the geopolitical landscape of the time.

As the Araujo surname spread beyond Portugal, it found its way to various parts of the world, including Brazil, where it became prevalent among Portuguese settlers and their descendants. Prominent figures bearing this surname include João Araujo Correia, a 19th-century Brazilian lawyer and politician who served as the President of the State of Pará.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Araujo surname: questions and answers

How common is the Araujo surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 569 in 2016. That gives Araujo a modern rank of #9,045.

What does the Araujo surname mean?

A Galician and Portuguese habitational surname referring to someone from any of various places named Araújo.

What does the Araujo map show?

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