NameCensus.

UK surname

Correia

A Portuguese toponymic surname indicating someone from a place with "correia," meaning a strap or belt, in the name.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Correia is 1,242 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

1,242

2016, ranked #4,801

Peak year

2016

1,242 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 1,242 in 2016, ranked #4,801.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 9 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Correia surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Correia surname density by area, 2016 modern.

Loading map
Lower densityMedium densityHigh density

Timeline

Back to top

Correia 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 3 #34,063
1911 historical 9 #32,754
1997 modern 274 #14,374
1998 modern 322 #13,248
1999 modern 362 #12,316
2000 modern 396 #11,486
2001 modern 413 #10,962
2002 modern 474 #10,027
2003 modern 486 #9,688
2004 modern 560 #8,754
2005 modern 626 #8,008
2006 modern 693 #7,413
2007 modern 723 #7,257
2008 modern 798 #6,757
2009 modern 906 #6,233
2010 modern 992 #5,911
2011 modern 960 #6,023
2012 modern 1,071 #5,404
2013 modern 1,152 #5,176
2014 modern 1,215 #4,957
2015 modern 1,218 #4,901
2016 modern 1,242 #4,801

Geography

Back to top

Where Correias 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 Swindon, Kensington and Chelsea, Brent, Ealing and Lambeth. 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 Swindon 015 Swindon
2 Kensington and Chelsea 004 Kensington and Chelsea
3 Brent 020 Brent
4 Ealing 037 Ealing
5 Lambeth 011 Lambeth

Forenames

Back to top

First names often paired with Correia

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

Back to top

Neighbourhood profile for Correia

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Correia, 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 Correia surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Correia household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

Read profile summary

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, Correia 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.

Read profile summary

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

Correia 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

Correia 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 Correia 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.

8
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Correia, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Correia

The surname Correia is of Portuguese origin, derived from the word "correeiro," which means "saddler" or "maker of straps and harnesses." This occupational surname first emerged in the 12th century in various regions of Portugal.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the medieval Portuguese manuscript "Livro Velho de Linhagens" (Old Book of Lineages), dating back to the 13th century. This document mentions individuals bearing the surname Correia, indicating their presence in Portugal during that era.

The name Correia can also be traced back to the town of Correia, located in the district of Guarda, in northern Portugal. It's possible that some individuals adopted the surname based on their association with this particular place, as was common practice in medieval times.

One notable figure with the surname Correia was Gaspar Correia (c. 1492-1561), a Portuguese historian and writer who authored the "Lendas da Índia" (Legends of India), a chronicle of Portuguese explorations in the Indian subcontinent during the 16th century.

Another prominent individual was Duarte Correia (c. 1550-1617), a Portuguese architect and military engineer who designed several fortifications and public buildings in various parts of the Portuguese empire, including Brazil and India.

In the 15th century, during the Age of Discovery, the surname Correia appeared in records of Portuguese explorers and navigators. For instance, João Correia participated in the expedition led by Vasco da Gama to India in 1497-1499.

The name Correia also gained recognition in the literary world with the Portuguese writer and poet António Feliciano de Castilho Correia (1800-1875), who was known for his contributions to the Romantic movement in Portuguese literature.

Another notable figure was Joaquim Correia Pinto (1884-1972), a prominent Portuguese military officer and politician who served as the President of the Council of Ministers (Prime Minister) of Portugal from 1939 to 1943.

While the surname Correia has its roots in Portugal, it has since spread to other regions, particularly through Portuguese emigration and colonization efforts in various parts of the world, including Brazil, Africa, and Asia.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Correia surname: questions and answers

How common is the Correia surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 1,242 in 2016. That gives Correia a modern rank of #4,801.

What does the Correia surname mean?

A Portuguese toponymic surname indicating someone from a place with "correia," meaning a strap or belt, in the name.

What does the Correia map show?

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