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UK surname

Figueiredo

A Portuguese topographic surname denoting someone who lived near a fig tree or fig orchard.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Hillingdon, Ipswich and Three Rivers.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Figueiredo is 457 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

457

2016, ranked #10,690

Peak year

2016

457 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 457 in 2016, ranked #10,690.
  • 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.

Figueiredo surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Figueiredo surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Figueiredo 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
1997 modern 123 #23,792
1998 modern 139 #22,720
1999 modern 153 #21,551
2000 modern 166 #20,426
2001 modern 176 #19,415
2002 modern 202 #18,189
2003 modern 209 #17,620
2004 modern 215 #17,384
2005 modern 228 #16,683
2006 modern 262 #15,255
2007 modern 287 #14,464
2008 modern 302 #14,069
2009 modern 332 #13,458
2010 modern 367 #12,775
2011 modern 342 #13,314
2012 modern 393 #11,874
2013 modern 421 #11,462
2014 modern 439 #11,132
2015 modern 434 #11,142
2016 modern 457 #10,690

Geography

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Where Figueiredos 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 Hillingdon, Ipswich, Three Rivers, Watford and Pendle. 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 Hillingdon 002 Hillingdon
2 Ipswich 006 Ipswich
3 Three Rivers 012 Three Rivers
4 Watford 011 Watford
5 Pendle 009 Pendle

Forenames

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First names often paired with Figueiredo

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

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

Figueiredo 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

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

Meaning and origin of Figueiredo

The surname Figueiredo originates from Portugal and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Portuguese word "figueira," which means fig tree, and the suffix "-edo," denoting an abundance or location. Thus, Figueiredo likely referred to a place or area where fig trees were abundant.

One of the earliest known references to the name Figueiredo can be found in the medieval Portuguese manuscript "Livro Velho das Linhagens" (Old Book of Lineages), which dates back to the 13th century. This manuscript contains genealogical records of Portuguese noble families, suggesting that the Figueiredo name was associated with nobility or landed gentry.

In the 14th century, the name Figueiredo appeared in various historical documents, such as land deeds and municipal records, indicating the presence of individuals bearing this surname in different regions of Portugal. For instance, Pedro Figueiredo was a prominent landowner in the Algarve region during this period.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, as Portugal expanded its maritime explorations and established colonies, individuals with the surname Figueiredo played a role in these endeavors. One notable figure was João Figueiredo, a navigator and explorer who participated in the Portuguese conquest of Goa, India, in the early 16th century.

The name Figueiredo also gained prominence in the arts and literature. José de Santa Rita Figueiredo (1707-1775) was a renowned Portuguese playwright and poet, known for his contributions to the development of the Portuguese theatrical tradition.

In the 19th century, Figueiredo was the surname of several influential figures, including Cândido José Xavier Figueiredo (1822-1903), a prominent Portuguese philologist and lexicographer who authored the acclaimed "Diccionario da Lingua Portugueza," considered one of the most comprehensive Portuguese dictionaries of its time.

As the Portuguese diaspora spread across the globe, the surname Figueiredo became more widespread, particularly in former Portuguese colonies such as Brazil, Angola, and Mozambique. Manuel Figueiredo (1870-1938), a Brazilian lawyer and politician, served as the 11th President of Brazil from 1919 to 1922.

Other notable individuals with the surname Figueiredo include Armando Caldeira Figueiredo (1890-1957), a Portuguese military officer and politician who served as the 13th President of Portugal from 1951 to 1958, and João Baptista de Oliveira Figueiredo (1918-1999), a Brazilian military officer and the last President of Brazil during the military regime, serving from 1979 to 1985.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Figueiredo surname: questions and answers

How common is the Figueiredo surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 457 in 2016. That gives Figueiredo a modern rank of #10,690.

What does the Figueiredo surname mean?

A Portuguese topographic surname denoting someone who lived near a fig tree or fig orchard.

What does the Figueiredo map show?

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