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UK surname

Guerrero

A Spanish occupational surname meaning "warrior" or "soldier."

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Hammersmith and Fulham, Westminster and Cheshire West and Chester.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Guerrero is 270 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

270

2016, ranked #15,913

Peak year

2016

270 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 270 in 2016, ranked #15,913.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 8 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Guerrero surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Guerrero surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Guerrero 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 7 #33,665
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1911 historical 8 #32,903
1997 modern 134 #22,608
1998 modern 152 #21,481
1999 modern 149 #21,924
2000 modern 150 #21,781
2001 modern 138 #22,647
2002 modern 142 #22,687
2003 modern 132 #23,459
2004 modern 138 #22,997
2005 modern 131 #23,737
2006 modern 137 #23,270
2007 modern 151 #22,120
2008 modern 163 #21,238
2009 modern 174 #20,782
2010 modern 202 #19,322
2011 modern 209 #18,730
2012 modern 228 #17,584
2013 modern 247 #16,935
2014 modern 249 #16,954
2015 modern 255 #16,564
2016 modern 270 #15,913

Geography

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Where Guerreros 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 Hammersmith and Fulham, Westminster, Cheshire West and Chester and County Durham. 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 Hammersmith and Fulham 024 Hammersmith and Fulham
2 Westminster 007 Westminster
3 Cheshire West and Chester 005 Cheshire West and Chester
4 County Durham 045 County Durham
5 Hammersmith and Fulham 001 Hammersmith and Fulham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Guerrero

These lists show first names that appear often with the Guerrero surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Guerrero

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Guerrero 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

Guerrero 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

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

Meaning and origin of Guerrero

The surname Guerrero originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "guerra," meaning "war," and refers to someone who was a skilled warrior or soldier. The name likely emerged during the Reconquista, the centuries-long struggle between Christian and Moorish rulers for control of the Iberian Peninsula.

Guerrero was initially concentrated in the regions of Andalusia, Castile, and Extremadura, areas that were heavily involved in the Reconquista campaigns. Some of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in 13th-century records from these regions, often referring to soldiers or military officers.

One notable early bearer of the name was Alonso Guerrero, a 15th-century Spanish soldier who fought in the Conquest of Granada, the final phase of the Reconquista. He was renowned for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

As the Spanish Empire expanded across the Americas and beyond, the Guerrero surname spread to various parts of the world. In Mexico, for instance, the name can be traced back to the 16th century, when Spanish conquistadors and settlers brought it to the region.

During the Mexican War of Independence (1810-1821), several individuals with the Guerrero surname played significant roles, including Vicente Guerrero, a revolutionary leader and one of the most prominent figures in the conflict. He later became the second President of Mexico, serving from 1829 until his execution in 1831.

Another historical figure bearing the Guerrero name was María Guerrero, a renowned Spanish actress and theater director who lived from 1867 to 1928. She was highly influential in the development of modern Spanish theater and is considered one of the most important figures in her field.

In the realm of literature, the Mexican author Xavier Guerrero (1896-1974) gained recognition for his novels and short stories, which often explored themes of social injustice and the struggles of the working class.

Moving to the present day, notable individuals with the Guerrero surname include Eduardo Guerrero, a Mexican artist and sculptor born in 1935, whose works have been exhibited internationally, and Maribel Guerrero, a Mexican actress born in 1979 who has appeared in numerous films and television shows.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Guerrero surname: questions and answers

How common is the Guerrero surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 270 in 2016. That gives Guerrero a modern rank of #15,913.

What does the Guerrero surname mean?

A Spanish occupational surname meaning "warrior" or "soldier."

What does the Guerrero map show?

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