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UK surname

Bueno

A Spanish surname meaning "good," often referring to a person's positive qualities or moral character.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Newham, Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Bueno is 132 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

132

2016, ranked #25,882

Peak year

2016

132 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 132 in 2016, ranked #25,882.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 11 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Bueno surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Bueno surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Bueno 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 4 #33,876
1911 historical 11 #32,463
1997 modern 45 #33,168
1998 modern 42 #33,651
1999 modern 44 #33,601
2000 modern 52 #32,916
2001 modern 48 #33,129
2002 modern 58 #32,564
2003 modern 57 #32,704
2004 modern 64 #32,286
2005 modern 74 #31,522
2006 modern 76 #31,633
2007 modern 89 #30,383
2008 modern 95 #29,822
2009 modern 108 #28,311
2010 modern 118 #27,404
2011 modern 103 #29,589
2012 modern 121 #26,829
2013 modern 122 #27,122
2014 modern 127 #26,634
2015 modern 125 #26,808
2016 modern 132 #25,882

Geography

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Where Buenos 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 Newham, Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea. 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 Newham 020 Newham
2 Westminster 007 Westminster
3 Kensington and Chelsea 009 Kensington and Chelsea
4 Kensington and Chelsea 010 Kensington and Chelsea
5 Kensington and Chelsea 013 Kensington and Chelsea

Forenames

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First names often paired with Bueno

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

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

Central Connected Professionals and Managers

Group

Senior Professionals

Within London, Bueno is most associated with areas classed as Senior Professionals, part of Central Connected Professionals and Managers. 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 very central neighbourhoods house residents whose ages are more skewed towards older age cohorts than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Few households have young children. Rates of illness are low. Indian ethnicity is rare compared to the Supergroup mean. Property under occupation is more common, despite the centrality of neighbourhoods, and more residents live in communal establishments than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Adult residents of these neighbourhoods are typically aged 25 to 44, working full-time in professional, managerial or associate professional occupations. There are few families with dependent children. The predominantly Inner London neighbourhoods have an international character, including many residents born elsewhere in Europe alongside high numbers of individuals identifying as of Chinese ethnicity. Many individuals are never married, childless and/or living alone. Above average numbers of individuals, likely to be full-time students, live in communal establishments. Elsewhere, privately rented flats are the dominant housing type. Residents of these areas are well-qualified, with a significant number holding Level 4 or above qualifications. There is a correspondingly high level of individuals employed full-time in professional, managerial and associated professional or technical occupations. Employing industries are financial, real estate, professional, administration, and, to a lesser degree, transport and communications. Unemployment is uncommon.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Bueno 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.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Bueno falls in decile 5 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.

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Bueno

The surname Bueno originated in Spain and it derives from the Spanish word "bueno", which means "good" or "virtuous". It likely emerged as a descriptive surname to identify someone with positive qualities or commendable behavior.

The earliest recorded instances of the Bueno surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Spain, such as Castile, Aragon, and Andalusia. It was particularly prevalent in the southern part of the country, where many families with this surname had roots.

In the 14th century, the Bueno name appeared in several historical documents, including tax records and municipal archives. One notable example is Pedro Bueno, a merchant from Seville who was mentioned in a trade agreement with the Kingdom of Granada in 1345.

As Spain expanded its territories and influence during the Age of Exploration, the Bueno surname spread to different parts of the world. In the 16th century, Juan Bueno was a Spanish explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico and participated in the conquest of the Aztec Empire.

During the colonial era, many Spaniards with the Bueno surname settled in various parts of the Spanish Empire, including the Americas and the Philippines. One prominent figure was Pedro Bueno y Verdugo, a military officer and governor of the Philippine island of Mindanao in the late 17th century.

In the 18th century, José Antonio Bueno y Bravo was a Spanish architect who designed several notable buildings in Madrid, including the Royal Palace of Aranjuez. Another notable individual was José María Bueno, a Spanish general who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and later became a influential figure in the Spanish colonial administration in Cuba.

Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, the Bueno surname continued to be associated with various notable individuals in Spain and Latin American countries. For example, Juan Bueno was a Chilean politician and diplomat who served as the country's Minister of Foreign Affairs in the late 19th century.

Overall, the surname Bueno has a rich history and has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including explorers, military officers, architects, and politicians, reflecting the widespread distribution of this surname across the Spanish-speaking world.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Bueno surname: questions and answers

How common is the Bueno surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 132 in 2016. That gives Bueno a modern rank of #25,882.

What does the Bueno surname mean?

A Spanish surname meaning "good," often referring to a person's positive qualities or moral character.

What does the Bueno map show?

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