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UK surname

Faria

A Portuguese toponymic surname referring to someone who came from any of various places named Faria.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Great Yarmouth, Brent and Hammersmith and Fulham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Faria is 551 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

551

2016, ranked #9,266

Peak year

2016

551 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 551 in 2016, ranked #9,266.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 5 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Faria surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Faria surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Faria 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
1901 historical 5 #33,728
1911 historical 1 #34,332
1997 modern 213 #16,948
1998 modern 228 #16,706
1999 modern 241 #16,179
2000 modern 264 #15,191
2001 modern 254 #15,363
2002 modern 264 #15,236
2003 modern 262 #15,150
2004 modern 284 #14,377
2005 modern 290 #14,140
2006 modern 323 #13,205
2007 modern 344 #12,743
2008 modern 361 #12,407
2009 modern 395 #11,838
2010 modern 454 #10,833
2011 modern 437 #11,036
2012 modern 494 #9,959
2013 modern 517 #9,766
2014 modern 539 #9,542
2015 modern 531 #9,584
2016 modern 551 #9,266

Geography

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Where Farias 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 Great Yarmouth, Brent, Hammersmith and Fulham, Watford and Hillingdon. 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 Great Yarmouth 006 Great Yarmouth
2 Brent 031 Brent
3 Hammersmith and Fulham 023 Hammersmith and Fulham
4 Watford 010 Watford
5 Hillingdon 002 Hillingdon

Forenames

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First names often paired with Faria

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

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

Faria 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

Faria falls in decile 3 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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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Faria

The surname Faria is of Portuguese origin and has its roots in the Iberian Peninsula. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, possibly derived from the Latin word "fara," which means a group or family. This surname may have been initially used to identify individuals associated with a particular family, clan, or lineage.

In Portugal, the name Faria can be traced back to the 12th century, with records indicating its presence in various regions, including the northern provinces of Minho and Trás-os-Montes. It was also prevalent in the central region of Beira and the southern regions of Alentejo and Algarve.

One of the earliest known historical references to the name Faria can be found in the "Livro Velho de Linhagens" (Old Book of Lineages), a Portuguese genealogical record dating back to the 13th century. This document mentions several individuals bearing the surname Faria, indicating its establishment during that time.

The name Faria has also been linked to various place names in Portugal, such as Faria, a parish in the municipality of Barcelos, and Faria, a civil parish in the municipality of Castelo de Paiva. These place names may have influenced the surname's origin or contributed to its spread across different regions.

Among the notable historical figures with the surname Faria are:

1. Pedro Faria e Sousa (1580-1644), a Portuguese nobleman and military commander who played a significant role in the Portuguese Restoration War against Spain. 2. Manuel Severim de Faria (1583-1655), a Portuguese historian and writer who authored several works on Portuguese history and genealogy. 3. Bartolomeu Faria (1610-1668), a Portuguese Jesuit missionary and explorer who traveled extensively in South America and wrote accounts of his journeys. 4. Francisco Leite de Faria (1695-1748), a Portuguese architect and engineer known for his contributions to the reconstruction of Lisbon after the devastating earthquake of 1755. 5. Francisco de Faria e Maia (1680-1756), a Portuguese jurist and academic who served as the rector of the University of Coimbra.

Over the centuries, the surname Faria has spread beyond Portugal to other parts of the world, particularly to former Portuguese colonies and territories where Portuguese settlers and immigrants established roots.

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FAQ

Faria surname: questions and answers

How common is the Faria surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 551 in 2016. That gives Faria a modern rank of #9,266.

What does the Faria surname mean?

A Portuguese toponymic surname referring to someone who came from any of various places named Faria.

What does the Faria map show?

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