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UK surname

Caetano

An Italian surname derived from Latin "caetenus" meaning "entire" or "complete".

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Caetano is 205 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

205

2016, ranked #19,250

Peak year

2016

205 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 205 in 2016, ranked #19,250.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Caetano surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Caetano surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Caetano 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 64 #31,233
1998 modern 74 #30,562
1999 modern 76 #30,546
2000 modern 69 #31,273
2001 modern 76 #30,366
2002 modern 89 #29,428
2003 modern 85 #29,877
2004 modern 91 #29,345
2005 modern 94 #28,973
2006 modern 109 #26,872
2007 modern 118 #25,913
2008 modern 129 #24,790
2009 modern 134 #24,711
2010 modern 146 #23,921
2011 modern 156 #22,690
2012 modern 180 #20,606
2013 modern 201 #19,454
2014 modern 196 #19,961
2015 modern 200 #19,567
2016 modern 205 #19,250

Geography

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Where Caetanos 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, Islington, Camden, Brighton and Hove and Greenwich. 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 007 Lambeth
2 Islington 007 Islington
3 Camden 027 Camden
4 Brighton and Hove 003 Brighton and Hove
5 Greenwich 025 Greenwich

Forenames

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First names often paired with Caetano

These lists show first names that appear often with the Caetano surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Caetano

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Caetano is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

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

Caetano 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

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

Meaning and origin of Caetano

The surname Caetano originated in Portugal and dates back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin name Caietanus, which in turn comes from the ancient town of Caieta, located in central Italy. The town's name is believed to have originated from the Greek word "kainos," meaning "new."

In the 13th century, the Caetano surname started appearing in Portuguese records, particularly in the northern regions of the country. This could be attributed to the influence of Italian settlers or merchants who had established themselves in Portugal during the era of the Roman Empire.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Caetano surname can be found in the 14th-century "Livro Velho" (Old Book) of the Lisbon Cathedral, which contains the names of individuals who served in various roles within the church.

The Caetano family produced several notable figures throughout history. One of the most renowned was Pedro Álvares Cabral, a Portuguese explorer who was born in 1467 and is credited with the discovery of Brazil in 1500. Although his surname was Cabral, he was also known by the nickname "Caetano."

Another influential figure was Pedro Caetano Pinto, a Portuguese nobleman and politician who lived from 1715 to 1793. He served as the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and War during the reign of King Joseph I.

In the field of literature, Marcellino António Caetano was a prominent 18th-century Portuguese playwright and poet, born in 1718. His works were highly regarded during his lifetime and contributed significantly to the development of Portuguese theater.

The Caetano surname also has connections to the Catholic Church. One notable example is Blessed Bartolomeu Caetano, a 16th-century Dominican friar and missionary who was born in Lisbon in 1514. He was beatified in 1835 for his efforts in spreading Christianity in the East Indies.

Another religious figure was José António Caetano, a 19th-century Portuguese prelate who served as the Archbishop of Braga from 1859 until his death in 1879. He played a crucial role in the Catholic Church's affairs during his tenure.

The Caetano surname has maintained its presence in Portugal throughout the centuries, with many families carrying on the name and its historical legacy.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Caetano surname: questions and answers

How common is the Caetano surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 205 in 2016. That gives Caetano a modern rank of #19,250.

What does the Caetano surname mean?

An Italian surname derived from Latin "caetenus" meaning "entire" or "complete".

What does the Caetano map show?

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