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UK surname

Domingos

A surname derived from the Spanish and Portuguese form of the Latin name Dominicus, meaning "of the Lord".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Wandsworth, Charnwood and Lewisham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Domingos is 236 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

236

2016, ranked #17,470

Peak year

2016

236 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 236 in 2016, ranked #17,470.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 2 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Domingos surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Domingos surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Domingos 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
1861 historical 2 #34,135
1997 modern 39 #33,759
1998 modern 45 #33,374
1999 modern 54 #32,660
2000 modern 47 #33,358
2001 modern 48 #33,129
2002 modern 48 #33,459
2003 modern 47 #33,619
2004 modern 61 #32,581
2005 modern 76 #31,267
2006 modern 96 #28,946
2007 modern 110 #27,087
2008 modern 128 #24,901
2009 modern 142 #23,791
2010 modern 161 #22,385
2011 modern 159 #22,382
2012 modern 194 #19,606
2013 modern 206 #19,153
2014 modern 212 #18,945
2015 modern 216 #18,600
2016 modern 236 #17,470

Geography

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Where Domingos' 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 Wandsworth, Charnwood, Lewisham, Greenwich and Islington. 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 Wandsworth 017 Wandsworth
2 Charnwood 016 Charnwood
3 Lewisham 039 Lewisham
4 Greenwich 011 Greenwich
5 Islington 003 Islington

Forenames

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First names often paired with Domingos

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

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

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Domingos 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

Domingos 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

Domingos 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.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Domingos

The surname Domingos is of Portuguese origin, deriving from the given name Domingos, which is the Portuguese form of the Latin name Dominicus. Dominicus itself is derived from the Latin word "dominus," meaning "lord" or "master." The name Domingos became popular in Portugal as a given name during the medieval period.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Domingos can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Portugal, including the northern provinces of Minho and Trás-os-Montes, as well as the central regions of Beira and Estremadura. In some cases, the surname may have originated as a patronymic, indicating that the bearer was the son or descendant of someone named Domingos.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname Domingos was Frei Domingos de Gusmão (1679-1728), a Portuguese priest and inventor who is credited with creating one of the earliest prototypes for an airship or hot air balloon. His experiments with flight took place in the early 18th century, and he is considered a pioneering figure in the field of aeronautics.

Another individual of note was Domingos Caldeira Leite (1891-1976), a Portuguese military officer and politician who served as the 10th President of Portugal from 1958 to 1962. He played a pivotal role in the country's transition to democracy after decades of authoritarian rule.

In the realm of literature, one cannot overlook Domingos Monteiro (1719-1800), a renowned Portuguese poet and playwright of the 18th century. His works, including comedies and satirical plays, were widely popular and influential during the Age of Enlightenment in Portugal.

Moving to the arts, Domingos Rebelo (1891-1975) was a prominent Portuguese painter and sculptor, known for his contributions to the modernist movement in Portuguese art. His works are housed in various museums and galleries throughout the country.

Lastly, Domingos Paiva Couceiro (1835-1897) was a notable Portuguese explorer and military officer who led expeditions to Africa in the late 19th century. His explorations and mapping of territories in modern-day Angola and Mozambique played a significant role in the expansion of Portuguese colonial interests on the African continent.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Domingos surname: questions and answers

How common is the Domingos surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 236 in 2016. That gives Domingos a modern rank of #17,470.

What does the Domingos surname mean?

A surname derived from the Spanish and Portuguese form of the Latin name Dominicus, meaning "of the Lord".

What does the Domingos map show?

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