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UK surname

Loureiro

A surname originating from Portugal referring to laurel trees or laurel wood.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Loureiro is 225 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

225

2016, ranked #18,105

Peak year

2016

225 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 225 in 2016, ranked #18,105.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Loureiro surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Loureiro surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Loureiro 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
1997 modern 80 #29,554
1998 modern 90 #28,920
1999 modern 93 #28,711
2000 modern 103 #27,280
2001 modern 97 #27,823
2002 modern 102 #27,596
2003 modern 99 #27,871
2004 modern 112 #26,159
2005 modern 121 #24,947
2006 modern 129 #24,165
2007 modern 136 #23,708
2008 modern 147 #22,720
2009 modern 169 #21,190
2010 modern 174 #21,259
2011 modern 198 #19,410
2012 modern 205 #18,909
2013 modern 215 #18,598
2014 modern 219 #18,523
2015 modern 219 #18,406
2016 modern 225 #18,105

Geography

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Where Loureiros 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 Lambeth, Haringey, Lewisham and Croydon. 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 Lambeth 006 Lambeth
2 Haringey 016 Haringey
3 Lambeth 008 Lambeth
4 Lewisham 014 Lewisham
5 Croydon 002 Croydon

Forenames

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First names often paired with Loureiro

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

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

Loureiro 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

Loureiro falls in decile 3 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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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Loureiro 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Loureiro, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Loureiro

The surname Loureiro originates from Portugal, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 12th century. The name is derived from the Portuguese word "loureiro," which means laurel tree. It is believed that the name was initially given to families or individuals who lived near or owned land with an abundance of laurel trees.

Loureiro is a locational surname, indicating that the family's ancestors may have resided in or near a place with a significant presence of laurel trees. Some early variations of the spelling include Loureyro, Laureiro, and Laureiro. These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in written records during that time period.

One of the earliest known references to the surname Loureiro can be found in the Livro Velho de Linhagens, a 14th-century Portuguese genealogical manuscript. This document mentions several individuals with the surname, suggesting that the name was already well-established in various regions of Portugal by that time.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Fernão Loureiro served as a navigator and explorer for the Portuguese Crown. He participated in several expeditions to Africa and the Atlantic islands, contributing to the expansion of Portuguese maritime exploration during that era.

During the 16th century, the Loureiro surname gained prominence in Portugal's colonial endeavors. João Loureiro (1505-1568), a Portuguese soldier and explorer, played a significant role in the conquest and settlement of Brazil. He is recognized as one of the founders of the city of São Paulo.

In the 17th century, Manuel Loureiro (1635-1713), a Portuguese botanist and missionary, made substantial contributions to the study of flora in Southeast Asia. His work, "Flora Cochinchinensis," published in 1790, was a pioneering effort in documenting the plant species found in the region now known as Vietnam.

Another notable figure with the Loureiro surname was João Loureiro (1717-1791), a Portuguese Jesuit priest and scholar. He served as a missionary in China and made significant contributions to the study of Chinese culture, language, and history.

Throughout the centuries, the Loureiro surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, writers, politicians, and religious figures. While the name's origins can be traced back to Portugal, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and the diaspora of Portuguese communities.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Loureiro surname: questions and answers

How common is the Loureiro surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 225 in 2016. That gives Loureiro a modern rank of #18,105.

What does the Loureiro surname mean?

A surname originating from Portugal referring to laurel trees or laurel wood.

What does the Loureiro map show?

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