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UK surname

Deoliveira

From the olive tree, an occupational surname for an olive grower or harvester, or a topographic name for someone living near an olive tree.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Deoliveira is 573 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

573

2016, ranked #9,014

Peak year

2016

573 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 573 in 2016, ranked #9,014.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 9 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Deoliveira surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Deoliveira surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Deoliveira 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
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1911 historical 9 #32,754
1997 modern 118 #24,423
1998 modern 139 #22,720
1999 modern 148 #22,020
2000 modern 168 #20,252
2001 modern 168 #19,986
2002 modern 201 #18,236
2003 modern 203 #17,967
2004 modern 223 #16,965
2005 modern 258 #15,323
2006 modern 293 #14,116
2007 modern 334 #13,036
2008 modern 357 #12,509
2009 modern 391 #11,925
2010 modern 431 #11,285
2011 modern 446 #10,863
2012 modern 471 #10,313
2013 modern 503 #9,979
2014 modern 544 #9,476
2015 modern 535 #9,530
2016 modern 573 #9,014

Geography

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Where Deoliveiras 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 Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster, Brent and Hackney. 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 Kensington and Chelsea 004 Kensington and Chelsea
2 Westminster 018 Westminster
3 Kensington and Chelsea 006 Kensington and Chelsea
4 Brent 032 Brent
5 Hackney 019 Hackney

Forenames

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First names often paired with Deoliveira

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

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

Deoliveira 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

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

Meaning and origin of Deoliveira

The surname DEOLIVEIRA is of Portuguese origin, derived from the word "oliveira" which means "olive tree" in Portuguese. It is a locational surname, suggesting that the earliest bearers of the name likely lived near or had some connection with an olive tree or an olive grove.

The earliest known records of the surname DEOLIVEIRA can be traced back to the 13th century in Portugal. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of the country, particularly in the areas around Porto and Braga, where olive cultivation was prevalent.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DEOLIVEIRA appears in a land grant document from the year 1297, which mentions a certain "João DEOLIVEIRA" as the recipient of a parcel of land in the vicinity of Guimarães, a city in northern Portugal.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the surname DEOLIVEIRA was Fernão DEOLIVEIRA, a Portuguese explorer and navigator who accompanied Vasco da Gama on his voyage to India in 1497-1499. Fernão DEOLIVEIRA played a crucial role in this historic voyage, which paved the way for the establishment of the Portuguese maritime empire in the Indian Ocean.

Another prominent individual with the surname DEOLIVEIRA was Manuel DEOLIVEIRA (1506-1581), a Portuguese Catholic priest and historian who served as the Bishop of Angers in France. He was a prolific writer and is best known for his work "Historia Ecclesiastica," which chronicled the history of the Catholic Church in Portugal.

In the 18th century, José DEOLIVEIRA (1705-1783) was a renowned Portuguese painter and architect. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings in Lisbon, including the Church of Nossa Senhora das Necessidades.

During the 19th century, António DEOLIVEIRA (1819-1887) was a prominent Portuguese politician and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of Portugal from 1879 to 1881. He played a significant role in the country's political landscape during a turbulent period of its history.

Over the centuries, the surname DEOLIVEIRA has spread beyond Portugal to other parts of the world, particularly to countries with strong Portuguese cultural influences, such as Brazil, Mozambique, and Angola, among others.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Deoliveira surname: questions and answers

How common is the Deoliveira surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 573 in 2016. That gives Deoliveira a modern rank of #9,014.

What does the Deoliveira surname mean?

From the olive tree, an occupational surname for an olive grower or harvester, or a topographic name for someone living near an olive tree.

What does the Deoliveira map show?

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