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UK surname

Maldonado

A Spanish habitational surname referring to someone from a place called Maldonado, meaning "ill-gifted" or "unlucky."

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Paisley North East, Newham and Leeds.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Maldonado is 108 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

108

2016, ranked #29,578

Peak year

2016

108 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 108 in 2016, ranked #29,578.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Maldonado surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Maldonado surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Maldonado 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
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1997 modern 29 #34,795
1998 modern 38 #34,066
1999 modern 44 #33,601
2000 modern 48 #33,288
2001 modern 49 #33,048
2002 modern 52 #33,110
2003 modern 55 #32,895
2004 modern 60 #32,684
2005 modern 51 #33,701
2006 modern 55 #33,688
2007 modern 49 #34,422
2008 modern 66 #33,217
2009 modern 74 #32,835
2010 modern 77 #32,927
2011 modern 77 #32,909
2012 modern 95 #31,107
2013 modern 99 #30,934
2014 modern 104 #30,365
2015 modern 107 #29,708
2016 modern 108 #29,578

Geography

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Where Maldonados 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 Paisley North East, Newham, Leeds, Barnet and Havering. 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 Paisley North East Renfrewshire
2 Newham 034 Newham
3 Leeds 109 Leeds
4 Barnet 015 Barnet
5 Havering 012 Havering

Forenames

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First names often paired with Maldonado

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Maldonado

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

Maldonado 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

Maldonado 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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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Maldonado 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 Maldonado, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Maldonado

The surname Maldonado is of Spanish origin, derived from the combination of two words: "mal" meaning "bad" and "donado" meaning "gifted" or "endowed." It is believed to have originated in the medieval period, possibly as a descriptive name referring to someone who was considered ill-endowed or lacking in certain qualities.

The surname is thought to have originated in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura in southern Spain, where it was first recorded in the 13th century. It is closely associated with the town of Maldonado, located in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, which may have been the place of origin for some families bearing this surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Maldonado can be found in the Libro de la Montería, a medieval hunting treatise written in the 14th century during the reign of King Alfonso XI of Castile. The text mentions a knight named Pedro Maldonado who participated in royal hunting expeditions.

In the 16th century, the name Maldonado gained prominence with the explorer and conquistador Rodrigo de Maldonado, who was born in Salamanca around 1497. He participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés and later became a prominent figure in the exploration and settlement of Central America.

Another notable individual with the surname Maldonado was Alonso Maldonado, a Spanish navigator and explorer who lived in the late 16th century. In 1588, he commanded an expedition to the Strait of Anian, now known as the Bering Strait, in search of a northwest passage to the Pacific Ocean.

During the colonial era, the Maldonado surname was carried to various parts of the Spanish Empire, including the Americas and the Philippines. One prominent figure was Nicolás Maldonado, a Spanish soldier and explorer who was born in Salamanca in 1529. He played a significant role in the conquest of the Philippines and was appointed as the first Spanish governor of the island of Mindanao.

In the realm of literature, Juan Maldonado was a renowned Spanish Jesuit and theologian who lived in the 16th century. He was born in Casas de la Reina, Extremadura, in 1533 and is known for his contributions to biblical exegesis and his defense of the Catholic doctrine against the Protestant Reformation.

These examples highlight the historical significance and widespread use of the surname Maldonado across various fields, from exploration and conquest to literature and theology, reflecting its Spanish roots and the global reach of the Spanish Empire.

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FAQ

Maldonado surname: questions and answers

How common is the Maldonado surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 108 in 2016. That gives Maldonado a modern rank of #29,578.

What does the Maldonado surname mean?

A Spanish habitational surname referring to someone from a place called Maldonado, meaning "ill-gifted" or "unlucky."

What does the Maldonado map show?

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