UK surname
A Portuguese and Italian surname derived from the word 'fire' or 'hearth'.
In the 1881 census there were 81 people recorded with the Fogo surname, ranking it #22,082 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 65, ranked #34,017, down from #22,082 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Gateshead and Edinburgh. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Fogo is 111 in 1901. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 19.8%.
1881 census count
81
Ranked #22,082
Modern count
65
2016, ranked #34,017
Peak year
1901
111 bearers
Map years
3
1861 to 1901
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Fogo surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Fogo surname density by area, 1901 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 90 | #18,317 |
| 1861 | historical | 107 | #20,008 |
| 1881 | historical | 81 | #22,082 |
| 1891 | historical | 106 | #23,105 |
| 1901 | historical | 111 | #21,492 |
| 1911 | historical | 63 | #26,537 |
| 1997 | modern | 54 | #32,210 |
| 1998 | modern | 52 | #32,732 |
| 1999 | modern | 46 | #33,424 |
| 2000 | modern | 47 | #33,358 |
| 2001 | modern | 49 | #33,048 |
| 2002 | modern | 52 | #33,110 |
| 2003 | modern | 44 | #33,875 |
| 2004 | modern | 48 | #33,742 |
| 2005 | modern | 50 | #33,784 |
| 2006 | modern | 53 | #33,854 |
| 2007 | modern | 48 | #34,488 |
| 2008 | modern | 51 | #34,439 |
| 2009 | modern | 54 | #34,431 |
| 2010 | modern | 61 | #34,143 |
| 2011 | modern | 57 | #34,393 |
| 2012 | modern | 64 | #34,028 |
| 2013 | modern | 69 | #33,808 |
| 2014 | modern | 69 | #33,833 |
| 2015 | modern | 63 | #34,178 |
| 2016 | modern | 65 | #34,017 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Gateshead, Edinburgh, Manchester and Glasgow. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 2 | Gateshead | Durham |
| 3 | Edinburgh | Edinburgh |
| 4 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 5 | Glasgow | Lanark |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Fogo surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Fogo, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Fogo surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Fogo household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Fogo is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Fogo is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Fogo, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname FOGO originated in Portugal and dates back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Portuguese word "fogo," meaning "fire" or "hearth." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who worked with fire, such as a blacksmith or a baker.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the FOGO surname can be found in the 1258 Portuguese cartulary of Aroucan Monastery, where a certain Martinho FOGO is mentioned. This indicates that the name was already in use by the mid-13th century.
The FOGO surname is also associated with the Portuguese town of Fogo, located in the district of Guarda. It is possible that the name originated from this place name, with people from the town adopting the surname FOGO.
In the 16th century, the FOGO name appeared in several Portuguese records, including the 1540 census of the city of Lamego, where a João FOGO was registered. Additionally, a Diogo FOGO was mentioned in the 1567 records of the Monastery of Santa Cruz in Coimbra.
Notable historical figures with the FOGO surname include:
1. Gaspar FOGO (c. 1490-1558), a Portuguese navigator and explorer who participated in the discovery of the Strait of Magellan. 2. Manuel FOGO (c. 1550-1622), a Portuguese Jesuit missionary who worked in Japan and was martyred for his faith. 3. Rodrigo FOGO (c. 1620-1678), a Portuguese poet and playwright known for his works in the Baroque style. 4. António FOGO (1708-1786), a Portuguese architect who designed several churches and palaces in Lisbon. 5. Maria FOGO (1825-1901), a Portuguese writer and feminist activist who advocated for women's rights and education.
The FOGO surname has also been found in other parts of the world, likely due to the migration of Portuguese settlers and explorers. For example, there are records of people with the FOGO surname in Brazil, Cape Verde, and Goa, India, which were Portuguese colonies.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Fogo surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lanarkshire leads with 20 Fogos recorded in 1881 and an index of 7.93x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lanarkshire | 20 | 7.93x |
| Northumberland | 17 | 14.64x |
| Lancashire | 15 | 1.62x |
| Dunbartonshire | 6 | 28.61x |
| Fife | 6 | 12.99x |
| Perthshire | 6 | 17.13x |
| Clackmannanshire | 3 | 46.58x |
| Hampshire | 2 | 1.25x |
| Ayrshire | 1 | 1.71x |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0.58x |
| Middlesex | 1 | 0.13x |
| Roxburghshire | 1 | 7.08x |
| Sussex | 1 | 0.76x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Barony in Lanarkshire leads with 20 Fogos recorded in 1881 and an index of 31.31x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Barony | 20 | 31.31x |
| Everton | 8 | 27.11x |
| Chadderton | 7 | 154.53x |
| Felkington | 6 | 20000.00x |
| Row | 6 | 221.40x |
| St Andrews | 6 | 285.71x |
| Abernethy | 4 | 869.57x |
| Byker | 3 | 52.26x |
| Clackmannan | 3 | 245.90x |
| Elswick | 3 | 32.36x |
| Caputh | 2 | 363.64x |
| Crondall | 2 | 232.56x |
| East Chevington | 2 | 512.82x |
| Yeavering | 2 | 20000.00x |
| Birkenhead | 1 | 7.28x |
| Broadwater | 1 | 33.11x |
| Cornhill | 1 | 588.24x |
| Ealing | 1 | 14.35x |
| Kelso | 1 | 70.92x |
| Kilmarnock | 1 | 14.39x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Fogo surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Fogo surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
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 Fogo households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Ag Lab | 4 |
| Agr Labourer | 1 |
| Brewers Cartman | 1 |
| Carter | 1 |
| Cotton Carding Room Hand | 1 |
| Domestic Servant | 1 |
| Engine Fitter | 1 |
| Housekeeper | 1 |
| Iron Bolt Maker | 1 |
| Laborer | 1 |
| Physician Not Pracctising | 1 |
| Railway Porter | 1 |
| Relict Of Gent Fogo R A | 1 |
| Sailor | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 81 people were recorded with the Fogo surname. That placed it at #22,082 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 65 in 2016. That gives Fogo a modern rank of #34,017.
A Portuguese and Italian surname derived from the word 'fire' or 'hearth'.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Fogo bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.