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UK surname

Esteves

A Portuguese and Galician surname derived from the given name "Estêvão," equivalent to the English name "Stephen."

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Esteves is 272 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

272

2016, ranked #15,832

Peak year

2016

272 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 272 in 2016, ranked #15,832.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 3 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Esteves surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Esteves surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Esteves 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 3 #34,257
1911 historical 3 #33,789
1997 modern 53 #32,329
1998 modern 55 #32,399
1999 modern 67 #31,409
2000 modern 77 #30,486
2001 modern 78 #30,168
2002 modern 110 #26,412
2003 modern 99 #27,871
2004 modern 115 #25,740
2005 modern 137 #23,110
2006 modern 152 #21,721
2007 modern 168 #20,634
2008 modern 172 #20,523
2009 modern 182 #20,201
2010 modern 199 #19,515
2011 modern 210 #18,677
2012 modern 220 #18,034
2013 modern 235 #17,515
2014 modern 237 #17,528
2015 modern 247 #16,941
2016 modern 272 #15,832

Geography

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Where Esteves' 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 Kirklees, Barnet, Hackney, Wakefield and Mid Sussex. 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 Kirklees 031 Kirklees
2 Barnet 026 Barnet
3 Hackney 019 Hackney
4 Wakefield 027 Wakefield
5 Mid Sussex 010 Mid Sussex

Forenames

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First names often paired with Esteves

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

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

Esteves 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

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

Meaning and origin of Esteves

The surname "ESTEVES" is of Portuguese origin, derived from the personal name "Estêvão," which is the Portuguese form of the Latin name "Stephanus" or "Stephanus." The name "Stephanus" itself is derived from the Greek word "stephanos," meaning "crown" or "wreath."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname "ESTEVES" can be traced back to the 12th century in Portugal. It was initially used as a patronymic surname, indicating the bearer's relation to an ancestor named Estêvão or Stephanus. The surname was particularly prevalent in the northern regions of Portugal, such as Porto and Braga.

One of the earliest documented references to the name "ESTEVES" can be found in the "Livro Velho das Linhagens" (Old Book of Lineages), a medieval Portuguese manuscript dating back to the 13th century. This manuscript contains genealogical records of noble families in Portugal, including individuals bearing the surname "ESTEVES."

During the Age of Discovery, several Portuguese explorers and navigators with the surname "ESTEVES" played significant roles in the exploration and colonization of new territories. Notable figures include João Esteves, a 15th-century navigator who accompanied Vasco da Gama on his voyage to India in 1497-1499, and Afonso Esteves, a 16th-century explorer who participated in the conquest of Brazil.

In the field of literature, one of the most renowned individuals with the surname "ESTEVES" was Gonçalo Esteves, a 16th-century Portuguese poet and playwright. He was born in Lisbon in the late 15th century and is considered one of the pioneers of Portuguese theater.

Another noteworthy figure was Manuel Esteves de Vasconcelos, a 17th-century Portuguese historian and genealogist. He authored several works on the history and nobility of Portugal, including the influential "Nobiliário das Linhagens de Portugal" (Nobility Lineages of Portugal).

In the realm of religion, Frei Estêvão Esteves, a 16th-century Portuguese Franciscan friar, gained recognition for his missionary work in Brazil. He was instrumental in establishing the first Catholic missions among the indigenous populations of the region.

The surname "ESTEVES" has also been associated with various place names in Portugal. For instance, the town of Esteves, located in the municipality of Barcelos, derives its name from the surname. Similarly, the village of Estevesinho, in the municipality of Arouca, is believed to have originated from a diminutive form of the surname.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Esteves families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Esteves 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. Channel Islands leads with 2 Esteves' recorded in 1881 and an index of 350.88x.

County Total Index
Channel Islands 2 350.88x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Peter Port in Channel Islands leads with 2 Esteves' recorded in 1881 and an index of 1818.18x.

Place Total Index
St Peter Port 2 1818.18x

Top male names

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

Name Count
Antonis 1
Augusto 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 Esteves households.

Occupation Count
Scholar 2

FAQ

Esteves surname: questions and answers

How common is the Esteves surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 272 in 2016. That gives Esteves a modern rank of #15,832.

What does the Esteves surname mean?

A Portuguese and Galician surname derived from the given name "Estêvão," equivalent to the English name "Stephen."

What does the Esteves map show?

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