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UK surname

Fuentes

A Spanish toponymic surname referring to someone who lived near springs or fountains.

In the 1881 census there were 5 people recorded with the Fuentes surname, ranking it #33,110 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 188, ranked #20,417, up from #33,110 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Westminster, Sefton and Sheffield.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Fuentes is 188 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 3660.0%.

1881 census count

5

Ranked #33,110

Modern count

188

2016, ranked #20,417

Peak year

2014

188 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • Fuentes had 5 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,110 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 188 in 2016, ranked #20,417.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 7 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Fuentes surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Fuentes surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Fuentes 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 1 #34,435
1881 historical 5 #33,110
1891 historical 4 #34,098
1901 historical 2 #34,263
1911 historical 7 #33,083
1997 modern 100 #26,901
1998 modern 99 #27,785
1999 modern 98 #28,050
2000 modern 114 #25,717
2001 modern 113 #25,489
2002 modern 121 #24,984
2003 modern 116 #25,415
2004 modern 120 #25,078
2005 modern 116 #25,564
2006 modern 119 #25,413
2007 modern 126 #24,860
2008 modern 141 #23,383
2009 modern 145 #23,473
2010 modern 181 #20,738
2011 modern 177 #20,874
2012 modern 186 #20,141
2013 modern 179 #21,028
2014 modern 188 #20,503
2015 modern 185 #20,641
2016 modern 188 #20,417

Geography

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Where Fuentes' 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 Westminster, Sefton, Sheffield and East Hertfordshire. 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 Westminster 007 Westminster
2 Sefton 001 Sefton
3 Westminster 002 Westminster
4 Sheffield 051 Sheffield
5 East Hertfordshire 012 East Hertfordshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Fuentes

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

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Fuentes, 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

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Fuentes surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Fuentes 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 never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

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, Fuentes 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

Fuentes 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

Fuentes falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Fuentes is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 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 Fuentes, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Fuentes

The surname Fuentes is of Spanish origin, derived from the word "fuente" meaning "fountain" or "spring" in English. It likely originated as a topographic name, referring to someone who lived near a natural spring or well.

The name can be traced back to the medieval era in Spain, with early records showing variations such as Fuente, Fonte, and Fontana. These variations reflect the influence of different regional dialects and the transition from Latin to Spanish.

One of the earliest known references to the name Fuentes appears in the Becerro de Repartimiento, a document from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of lands and properties in the Kingdom of Seville after the Reconquista. This document mentions several individuals with the surname Fuentes, indicating their presence in the region.

In the 15th century, the surname Fuentes gained prominence with the birth of Alonso de Fuentes (c. 1460-1510), a Spanish composer and musician who served at the court of Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile. His works, including sacred music and secular songs, were widely recognized during the Renaissance period.

Another notable figure with the surname Fuentes was Bartolomé de las Casas (1484-1566), a Spanish Dominican friar and historian. He is renowned for his advocacy for the rights of indigenous peoples in the Americas and his efforts to abolish the encomienda system, which subjected Native Americans to forced labor.

During the 16th century, the surname Fuentes also appeared in various parts of the Spanish Empire, including the Americas. One prominent individual was Pedro de Fuentes (c. 1520-1578), a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Guatemala and later served as the alcalde (mayor) of Santiago de los Caballeros, the first capital of Guatemala.

In the realm of literature, Juan de la Cueva (1543-1612), a Spanish poet and dramatist from Seville, carried the surname Fuentes. He is considered a significant figure in the development of Spanish theater and is credited with introducing the use of verse in dramatic works.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the surname Fuentes spread to various regions, including the Philippines, where it is still widely found today. In the 19th century, a notable figure was Marcelo H. del Pilar (1850-1896), a Filipino writer and journalist who used the pen name Plaridel. He played a crucial role in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule.

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1881 census detail

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Fuentes families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Fuentes 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. Surrey leads with 3 Fuentes' recorded in 1881 and an index of 12.70x.

County Total Index
Surrey 3 12.70x
Cheshire 2 18.67x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Camberwell in Surrey leads with 3 Fuentes' recorded in 1881 and an index of 96.77x.

Place Total Index
Camberwell 3 96.77x
Chester Holy Trinity 2 4000.00x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Concha 1
Fanny 1
Jane 1
Juanita 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Tolans 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 Fuentes households.

Occupation Count
Scholar 2

FAQ

Fuentes surname: questions and answers

How common was the Fuentes surname in 1881?

In 1881, 5 people were recorded with the Fuentes surname. That placed it at #33,110 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Fuentes surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 188 in 2016. That gives Fuentes a modern rank of #20,417.

What does the Fuentes surname mean?

A Spanish toponymic surname referring to someone who lived near springs or fountains.

What does the Fuentes map show?

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