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UK surname

Correa

A surname of Spanish and Portuguese origin, derived from the word "correa," meaning "leather strap" or "belt."

In the 1881 census there were 4 people recorded with the Correa surname, ranking it #33,288 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 315, ranked #14,258, up from #33,288 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Crawley, Brent and Haringey.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Correa is 315 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 7775.0%.

1881 census count

4

Ranked #33,288

Modern count

315

2016, ranked #14,258

Peak year

2016

315 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Correa had 4 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,288 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 315 in 2016, ranked #14,258.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 13 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Correa surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Correa surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Correa 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 5 #32,456
1861 historical 1 #34,435
1881 historical 4 #33,288
1891 historical 6 #33,800
1901 historical 6 #33,591
1911 historical 13 #32,172
1997 modern 123 #23,792
1998 modern 139 #22,720
1999 modern 145 #22,305
2000 modern 160 #20,903
2001 modern 150 #21,482
2002 modern 162 #20,839
2003 modern 171 #19,953
2004 modern 171 #20,079
2005 modern 175 #19,727
2006 modern 192 #18,753
2007 modern 205 #18,194
2008 modern 221 #17,495
2009 modern 250 #16,421
2010 modern 283 #15,363
2011 modern 278 #15,390
2012 modern 281 #15,198
2013 modern 280 #15,530
2014 modern 299 #14,880
2015 modern 306 #14,536
2016 modern 315 #14,258

Geography

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Where Correas 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 Crawley, Brent, Haringey, Coventry and Waverley. 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 Crawley 001 Crawley
2 Brent 034 Brent
3 Haringey 007 Haringey
4 Coventry 019 Coventry
5 Waverley 012 Waverley

Forenames

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First names often paired with Correa

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

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

Ethnically Diverse Young Families

Nationally, the Correa surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Correa 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 younger parents born overseas (particularly in Africa or EU countries) with children aged 0-4. Individuals identifying as of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities are also common. English may not be the primary language spoken. Accommodation consists principally of flats, and many properties are socially rented and/or overcrowded. Students are also present, unemployment is common, and other adults tend to work in low skilled jobs.

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, Correa 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

Correa 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

Correa falls in decile 2 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.

2
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Correa

The surname Correa originated in Portugal and Spain. It is derived from the Spanish and Portuguese word "correa," which means "leather strap" or "belt." The name likely referred to an occupation or trade related to leather goods or belts.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Correa can be found in medieval records from the 12th and 13th centuries. For example, the name appears in documents from the Kingdom of Aragon in Spain, such as the Cartulario de Alaon from the 13th century.

One notable historical figure with the surname Correa was Gaspar Correa, a 16th-century Portuguese explorer and chronicler. He wrote the "Lendas da Índia" (Legends of India), which provided valuable accounts of the Portuguese conquests and activities in India during that time.

Another prominent individual was Manuel Correa, a 17th-century Portuguese painter known for his religious works and portraits. He was active in Lisbon and worked for the Portuguese royal court.

In the 18th century, José Francisco Correa da Serra was a renowned Portuguese botanist, philosopher, and diplomat. He was born in 1751 and served as the Portuguese minister to the United States from 1816 to 1820.

The surname Correa also has a long history in Latin America, particularly in Brazil and Mexico. One notable figure was Fernão Corrêa de Lacerda, a 19th-century Brazilian explorer who led expeditions to map the interior of Brazil and discover its river systems.

In Mexico, Ramón Correa was a prominent military leader and politician in the 19th century. He served as the governor of several Mexican states and played a significant role in the Mexican-American War and the Reform War.

The surname Correa can be found in various spellings throughout history, such as Correa, Correia, and Correa y Correa. It is also associated with place names like Correa de Aliste in Spain and Correa de Caña in Mexico, indicating the geographic spread of the surname.

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1881 census detail

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Correa families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Correa 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 2 Correas recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.15x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 2 5.15x
Yorkshire 2 5.19x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Sculcoates in Yorkshire leads with 2 Correas recorded in 1881 and an index of 327.87x.

Place Total Index
Sculcoates 2 327.87x
St Marylebone London 2 96.62x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Florence 1
Sara 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Maurice 1
Raphael 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 Correa households.

FAQ

Correa surname: questions and answers

How common was the Correa surname in 1881?

In 1881, 4 people were recorded with the Correa surname. That placed it at #33,288 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Correa surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 315 in 2016. That gives Correa a modern rank of #14,258.

What does the Correa surname mean?

A surname of Spanish and Portuguese origin, derived from the word "correa," meaning "leather strap" or "belt."

What does the Correa map show?

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