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UK surname

Cabrera

A Spanish habitational surname referring to someone who lived near fields or pastures for grazing goats.

In the 1881 census there were 8 people recorded with the Cabrera surname, ranking it #32,581 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 311, ranked #14,376, up from #32,581 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Croydon, Wirral and Islington.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Cabrera is 311 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 3787.5%.

1881 census count

8

Ranked #32,581

Modern count

311

2016, ranked #14,376

Peak year

2016

311 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Cabrera had 8 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,581 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 311 in 2016, ranked #14,376.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 14 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Cabrera surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Cabrera surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Cabrera 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 1 #33,412
1861 historical 7 #33,053
1881 historical 8 #32,581
1891 historical 7 #33,665
1901 historical 13 #32,633
1911 historical 14 #32,045
1997 modern 118 #24,423
1998 modern 133 #23,308
1999 modern 127 #24,125
2000 modern 136 #23,155
2001 modern 130 #23,457
2002 modern 140 #22,876
2003 modern 145 #22,172
2004 modern 153 #21,528
2005 modern 161 #20,799
2006 modern 161 #20,972
2007 modern 169 #20,562
2008 modern 190 #19,246
2009 modern 211 #18,377
2010 modern 229 #17,805
2011 modern 224 #17,891
2012 modern 259 #16,126
2013 modern 280 #15,530
2014 modern 296 #14,982
2015 modern 300 #14,758
2016 modern 311 #14,376

Geography

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Where Cabreras 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 Croydon, Wirral, Islington and Swansea. 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 Croydon 004 Croydon
2 Wirral 020 Wirral
3 Islington 008 Islington
4 Swansea 011 Swansea
5 Croydon 010 Croydon

Forenames

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First names often paired with Cabrera

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

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

Cabrera 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

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

Meaning and origin of Cabrera

The surname Cabrera traces its origins to Spain, with its earliest documented use dating back to the 8th century CE. The name is derived from the Spanish word "cabra," meaning goat, suggesting a possible connection to those who herded or worked with goats in the past. It may also be linked to the Latin word "caprarius," which means "goatherd."

Cabrera is believed to have originated in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura in southern Spain, where goat herding was a common occupation. Some historians suggest that the name may have initially referred to individuals who lived in areas abundant with goats or had a notable connection to these animals.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Cabrera can be found in the Codex Calixtinus, a 12th-century manuscript that documents the history of the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. The manuscript mentions several individuals with the surname Cabrera, indicating its widespread use in medieval Spain.

The name Cabrera has also been associated with several notable historical figures. One such individual was Fernán González de Cabrera (c. 1280 - c. 1345), a Spanish nobleman and military leader who played a crucial role in the Reconquista, the Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors.

Another prominent figure was Beatriz de Cabrera (c. 1490 - 1528), a Spanish noblewoman and supporter of the Catholic Monarchs during the Reconquista. She was known for her courage and loyalty to the crown and was granted significant lands and titles for her service.

In the 16th century, Alonso de Cabrera (c. 1510 - 1598) was a Spanish Renaissance humanist and writer, known for his works on philosophy and theology. He served as a tutor to the children of King Philip II of Spain and was highly regarded for his intellect and literary contributions.

Miguel Cabrera (born 1983) is a contemporary professional baseball player from Venezuela who has played for the Florida Marlins and the Detroit Tigers. He is a two-time American League Most Valuable Player and a nine-time All-Star, renowned for his exceptional batting skills.

The surname Cabrera has also been connected to various place names in Spain, such as Cabrera de Mar, a town in Catalonia, and Cabrera, a municipality in the province of Soria, Castile and León. These place names may have influenced the spread and adoption of the surname in different regions of Spain.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Cabrera families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Cabrera 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 6 Cabreras recorded in 1881 and an index of 7.69x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 6 7.69x
Surrey 2 5.26x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Kensington London in Middlesex leads with 6 Cabreras recorded in 1881 and an index of 138.25x.

Place Total Index
Kensington London 6 138.25x
Egham 2 869.57x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Ada 1
Emily 1
Marianne 1
Mary 1
Maud 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Gustavo 2
William 1

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 Cabrera households.

FAQ

Cabrera surname: questions and answers

How common was the Cabrera surname in 1881?

In 1881, 8 people were recorded with the Cabrera surname. That placed it at #32,581 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Cabrera surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 311 in 2016. That gives Cabrera a modern rank of #14,376.

What does the Cabrera surname mean?

A Spanish habitational surname referring to someone who lived near fields or pastures for grazing goats.

What does the Cabrera map show?

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