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UK surname

Mateo

A Spanish surname derived from the Latin name Matthaeus, meaning "gift of Yahweh" or "gift of God."

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Ipswich, Epsom and Ewell and Brent.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mateo is 131 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

131

2016, ranked #26,004

Peak year

2015

131 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 131 in 2016, ranked #26,004.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 2 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Mateo surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mateo surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mateo 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 2 #34,263
1911 historical 1 #34,332
1997 modern 47 #32,975
1998 modern 50 #32,899
1999 modern 59 #32,174
2000 modern 52 #32,916
2001 modern 53 #32,674
2002 modern 58 #32,564
2003 modern 63 #32,152
2004 modern 62 #32,478
2005 modern 64 #32,482
2006 modern 64 #32,839
2007 modern 71 #32,484
2008 modern 74 #32,460
2009 modern 73 #32,923
2010 modern 84 #32,289
2011 modern 93 #31,169
2012 modern 102 #29,902
2013 modern 117 #27,838
2014 modern 122 #27,358
2015 modern 131 #25,979
2016 modern 131 #26,004

Geography

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Where Mateos 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 Ipswich, Epsom and Ewell, Brent, Bradford and St Albans. 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 Ipswich 006 Ipswich
2 Epsom and Ewell 007 Epsom and Ewell
3 Brent 018 Brent
4 Bradford 004 Bradford
5 St Albans 020 St Albans

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mateo

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

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

Mateo 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

Mateo 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 Mateo 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Mateo

The surname Mateo has its origins in the Spanish and Italian languages, and it is derived from the Hebrew name Mattathias, which means "gift of God." The name is believed to have emerged in Spain and Italy during the Middle Ages.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Mateo can be found in the records of the town of Seville, Spain, where a man named Juan Mateo was listed as a landowner in the year 1312. In the same period, the surname also appeared in Italian records, such as the birth record of a child named Pietro Mateo in the city of Florence in 1328.

During the 15th century, the surname Mateo gained popularity across Spain and Italy, and it was often associated with prominent families and individuals. For example, a Spanish nobleman named Rodrigo Mateo de Mendoza (1454-1523) was a renowned military leader and served as the Governor of Castile during the reign of King Ferdinand II.

In the 16th century, the surname Mateo spread to other parts of Europe, including France and England, where it was sometimes anglicized to "Matthew." One notable figure with this surname was the Italian philosopher and astronomer Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), whose full name was Galileo di Vincenzo Bonaiuti de' Galilei Mateo.

Another significant historical figure with the surname Mateo was the Spanish painter Juan de Mateo (1618-1683), who was known for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can be found in various churches and museums throughout Spain.

In the 18th century, the surname Mateo also appeared in the Americas, particularly in Mexico and other Spanish-speaking regions. One example is the Mexican writer and philosopher José Mateo Quintana (1738-1805), who was a pioneer in the field of education and played a crucial role in the establishment of several schools in his native country.

Throughout history, the surname Mateo has been associated with numerous notable individuals, spanning various fields such as art, literature, philosophy, and politics. While the name may have evolved slightly in its spelling and pronunciation across different regions, its roots can be traced back to the Spanish and Italian cultures, where it has a rich and diverse heritage.

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FAQ

Mateo surname: questions and answers

How common is the Mateo surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 131 in 2016. That gives Mateo a modern rank of #26,004.

What does the Mateo surname mean?

A Spanish surname derived from the Latin name Matthaeus, meaning "gift of Yahweh" or "gift of God."

What does the Mateo map show?

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