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UK surname

Domingues

A patronymic surname derived from the given name Domingo, meaning "born on Sunday" or "lord's day" in Spanish.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Lambeth, Hackney and Reigate and Banstead.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Domingues is 131 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

131

2016, ranked #26,004

Peak year

2016

131 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 131 in 2016, ranked #26,004.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Domingues surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Domingues surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Domingues 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
1997 modern 25 #35,261
1998 modern 25 #35,365
1999 modern 28 #35,127
2000 modern 35 #34,420
2001 modern 41 #33,753
2002 modern 46 #33,631
2003 modern 45 #33,803
2004 modern 53 #33,336
2005 modern 64 #32,482
2006 modern 77 #31,510
2007 modern 74 #32,190
2008 modern 79 #31,957
2009 modern 89 #31,235
2010 modern 100 #30,225
2011 modern 79 #32,743
2012 modern 96 #30,949
2013 modern 116 #27,992
2014 modern 125 #26,896
2015 modern 128 #26,356
2016 modern 131 #26,004

Geography

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Where Domingues' 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 Lambeth, Hackney and Reigate and Banstead. 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 Lambeth 003 Lambeth
2 Lambeth 002 Lambeth
3 Hackney 018 Hackney
4 Reigate and Banstead 011 Reigate and Banstead
5 Lambeth 004 Lambeth

Forenames

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First names often paired with Domingues

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

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

Domingues 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

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

Meaning and origin of Domingues

The surname Domingues originates from Portugal and Spain, derived from the personal name Domingo, which itself comes from the Latin "Dies Dominicus" meaning "Lord's Day" or Sunday. The name emerged during the Middle Ages, likely as a way to identify individuals born or baptized on a Sunday.

In Portugal, the earliest recorded instances of the Domingues surname can be traced back to the 13th century. One notable bearer was Domingos Domingues, a 14th-century Portuguese poet and troubadour known for his contributions to the development of courtly love poetry.

The surname also has a long history in Spain, where it was often spelled as "Domínguez." One of the earliest recorded instances is Domingo Domínguez, a 13th-century Spanish nobleman and military leader who played a pivotal role in the Reconquista, the centuries-long campaign to reclaim the Iberian Peninsula from Moorish rule.

In the 16th century, the Portuguese explorer and navigator Francisco Domingues made significant contributions to the expansion of Portugal's maritime empire. He led expeditions to India and the Far East, establishing trade routes and fortified outposts along the way.

Another notable figure was Gaspar Domingues, a 17th-century Portuguese painter and architect who helped shape the Baroque style in his native country. His works can be found adorning churches and palaces throughout Portugal.

In the 19th century, José Domingues dos Santos, a Brazilian abolitionist and journalist, played a crucial role in the fight against slavery in Brazil. His writings and activism helped raise awareness of the inhumane conditions endured by enslaved people and contributed to the eventual abolition of slavery in 1888.

Throughout its history, the Domingues surname has been associated with various places across the Iberian Peninsula, including the Portuguese regions of Beira and Minho, as well as the Spanish provinces of Galicia and Extremadura. Variations in spelling, such as "Dominguez" and "Domíngues," have also emerged over time.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Domingues surname: questions and answers

How common is the Domingues surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 131 in 2016. That gives Domingues a modern rank of #26,004.

What does the Domingues surname mean?

A patronymic surname derived from the given name Domingo, meaning "born on Sunday" or "lord's day" in Spanish.

What does the Domingues map show?

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