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UK surname

Gois

A toponymic surname denoting someone from the village of Gois in Portugal.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Kensington and Chelsea, Lambeth and Bournemouth.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Gois is 102 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

102

2016, ranked #30,722

Peak year

2016

102 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 102 in 2016, ranked #30,722.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 5 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Gois surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Gois surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Gois 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
1891 historical 5 #33,939
1997 modern 19 #35,928
1998 modern 22 #35,687
1999 modern 33 #34,610
2000 modern 33 #34,607
2001 modern 30 #34,753
2002 modern 37 #34,390
2003 modern 37 #34,432
2004 modern 40 #34,387
2005 modern 45 #34,160
2006 modern 50 #34,077
2007 modern 52 #34,195
2008 modern 63 #33,498
2009 modern 67 #33,450
2010 modern 73 #33,249
2011 modern 58 #34,330
2012 modern 83 #32,611
2013 modern 92 #31,909
2014 modern 93 #32,025
2015 modern 97 #31,499
2016 modern 102 #30,722

Geography

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Where Gois' 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 Kensington and Chelsea, Lambeth and Bournemouth. 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 Kensington and Chelsea 003 Kensington and Chelsea
2 Kensington and Chelsea 004 Kensington and Chelsea
3 Lambeth 016 Lambeth
4 Lambeth 011 Lambeth
5 Bournemouth 024 Bournemouth

Forenames

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First names often paired with Gois

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

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Gois is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Gois 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

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

Meaning and origin of Gois

The surname GOIS is believed to have originated in Portugal during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Portuguese word "gois," which refers to a person from the region of Góis, a municipality located in the district of Coimbra. This region was once a stronghold of the Visigoths, who ruled parts of the Iberian Peninsula in the 5th to 8th centuries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name GOIS can be found in the "Livro Velho de Linhagens," a medieval Portuguese genealogical manuscript dating back to the 13th century. The document mentions several individuals with the surname GOIS, suggesting that the name had already been established by that time.

During the Age of Discovery, when Portuguese explorers and navigators sailed across the globe, the name GOIS gained wider recognition. Damião de GOIS (1502-1574), a prominent Portuguese humanist and chronicler, is considered one of the most notable figures with this surname. He authored several works, including the "Crónica do Felicíssimo Rei D. Manuel" (Chronicle of the Most Fortunate King D. Manuel), which documented the reign of King Manuel I of Portugal.

Another notable individual with the surname GOIS was Bartolomeu de GOIS (fl. 1565-1567), a Portuguese explorer and navigator who accompanied the Spanish explorer Álvaro de Mendaña on his voyages to the Solomon Islands in the Pacific Ocean. His accounts of these expeditions provided valuable insights into the geography and indigenous cultures of the region.

In the 17th century, Manuel de GOIS (1619-1683), a Portuguese Jesuit missionary, traveled to India and served as the rector of the Jesuit College in Goa. He wrote extensively on the history and culture of the region, contributing to the understanding of Portuguese colonial efforts in Asia.

During the 19th century, José GOIS (1804-1866), a Brazilian lawyer and politician, played a significant role in the movement for Brazilian independence. He served as a senator and was a strong advocate for the abolition of slavery in Brazil.

Throughout its history, the surname GOIS has been associated with various notable individuals who have made contributions in fields such as exploration, literature, religion, and politics. While the name originated in Portugal, it has since been carried across continents by those who have migrated and settled in different parts of the world.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Gois surname: questions and answers

How common is the Gois surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 102 in 2016. That gives Gois a modern rank of #30,722.

What does the Gois surname mean?

A toponymic surname denoting someone from the village of Gois in Portugal.

What does the Gois map show?

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