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UK surname

Carneiro

A surname of Portuguese origin meaning "ram" or "sheep owner."

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Carneiro surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 136, ranked #25,377, up from #34,027 in 1881.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Carneiro is 136 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 13500.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

136

2016, ranked #25,377

Peak year

2016

136 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Carneiro had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 136 in 2016, ranked #25,377.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1881.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Carneiro surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Carneiro surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Carneiro 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
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1997 modern 34 #34,282
1998 modern 40 #33,856
1999 modern 41 #33,866
2000 modern 38 #34,146
2001 modern 36 #34,171
2002 modern 46 #33,631
2003 modern 48 #33,533
2004 modern 53 #33,336
2005 modern 64 #32,482
2006 modern 82 #30,933
2007 modern 89 #30,383
2008 modern 92 #30,286
2009 modern 100 #29,597
2010 modern 107 #29,153
2011 modern 99 #30,218
2012 modern 113 #28,016
2013 modern 111 #28,856
2014 modern 120 #27,646
2015 modern 126 #26,654
2016 modern 136 #25,377

Geography

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Where Carneiros 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 Enfield, Harrow, Swindon, Corby and Ealing. 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 Enfield 027 Enfield
2 Harrow 004 Harrow
3 Swindon 015 Swindon
4 Corby 006 Corby
5 Ealing 015 Ealing

Forenames

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First names often paired with Carneiro

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

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

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Carneiro surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Carneiro 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 is often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Carneiro is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Carneiro 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

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

Meaning and origin of Carneiro

The surname CARNEIRO has its origins in Portugal, tracing back to the 13th century. The name is derived from the Portuguese word "carneiro," which means "ram" or "sheep." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have been shepherds or individuals involved in the sheep-rearing industry.

The name is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Portugal, particularly in the areas around Porto and Braga. Historical records from the 14th century mention individuals with the surname CARNEIRO living in these regions, indicating the name's early establishment.

One of the earliest known references to the name CARNEIRO can be found in the "Livro Velho de Linhagens" (Old Book of Lineages), a Portuguese manuscript from the 13th century that chronicles the genealogies of noble families. This manuscript mentions a certain Gonçalo Carneiro, who lived during the reign of King Afonso III (1210-1279).

In the 15th century, the CARNEIRO family gained prominence with the rise of António Carneiro, a influential Portuguese statesman and diplomat who served as the Secretary of State under King John II (1455-1495). António Carneiro played a crucial role in the negotiations that led to the marriage of King John II to Princess Leonor of Viseu, solidifying the Avis dynasty.

Another notable figure was Pedro Carneiro (1572-1637), a Portuguese Jesuit priest and theologian who taught at the University of Coimbra and authored several religious works. His contributions to Catholic theology and education were significant during the 16th and 17th centuries.

The CARNEIRO name also has ties to the Azores, a Portuguese archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean. Records from the 16th century indicate the presence of individuals with this surname on the island of São Miguel, where they were involved in agriculture and cattle-rearing.

In the late 18th century, José Carneiro da Silva (1727-1808) was a prominent Portuguese diplomat and statesman who served as the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and War under Queen Maria I. He played a crucial role in maintaining Portugal's neutrality during the Napoleonic Wars.

During the 19th century, António Carneiro Leão (1804-1864) was a notable Brazilian politician and lawyer who served as the Minister of Justice and Foreign Affairs under Emperor Pedro II. He was instrumental in negotiating treaties and shaping Brazil's foreign policy during his tenure.

These are just a few examples of the historical significance and prevalence of the CARNEIRO surname across various regions and time periods, reflecting its deep Portuguese roots and the diverse contributions of its bearers to various fields.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Carneiro families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Carneiro 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. Lancashire leads with 1 Carneiros recorded in 1881 and an index of 8.74x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 1 8.74x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Toxteth Park in Lancashire leads with 1 Carneiros recorded in 1881 and an index of 256.41x.

Place Total Index
Toxteth Park 1 256.41x

Top male names

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

Name Count
Arnald 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 Carneiro households.

Occupation Count
Foreign Correspondent 1

FAQ

Carneiro surname: questions and answers

How common was the Carneiro surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Carneiro surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Carneiro surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 136 in 2016. That gives Carneiro a modern rank of #25,377.

What does the Carneiro surname mean?

A surname of Portuguese origin meaning "ram" or "sheep owner."

What does the Carneiro map show?

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