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UK surname

Moniz

A Portuguese surname derived from the given name Monio, a diminutive form of Raimundo (Raymond), meaning "wise protector."

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Moniz is 196 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

196

2016, ranked #19,848

Peak year

2016

196 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 196 in 2016, ranked #19,848.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 3 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Moniz surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Moniz surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Moniz 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 3 #33,861
1911 historical 1 #34,332
1997 modern 71 #30,521
1998 modern 86 #29,343
1999 modern 101 #27,617
2000 modern 101 #27,555
2001 modern 98 #27,672
2002 modern 109 #26,552
2003 modern 115 #25,538
2004 modern 117 #25,448
2005 modern 109 #26,583
2006 modern 125 #24,611
2007 modern 130 #24,389
2008 modern 137 #23,883
2009 modern 156 #22,351
2010 modern 170 #21,560
2011 modern 155 #22,790
2012 modern 164 #21,883
2013 modern 176 #21,237
2014 modern 185 #20,739
2015 modern 187 #20,502
2016 modern 196 #19,848

Geography

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Where Moniz' 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, Barnet, Lewisham and Haringey. 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 011 Lambeth
2 Barnet 005 Barnet
3 Lewisham 028 Lewisham
4 Haringey 012 Haringey
5 Barnet 010 Barnet

Forenames

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First names often paired with Moniz

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

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

Moniz 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

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

Meaning and origin of Moniz

The surname "Moniz" originates from Portugal, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the given name "Munio," which itself is a shortened form of the Latin name "Munio" or "Munius." This name was relatively common among the nobility and aristocracy of the Iberian Peninsula during the 8th to 11th centuries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "Moniz" can be found in the "Livro Velho de Linhagens" (Old Book of Lineages), a medieval Portuguese genealogical text compiled in the 13th century. This document mentions a prominent figure named Munio Moniz, who lived during the reign of King Afonso VI of León and Castile in the late 11th century.

The surname "Moniz" is also associated with the legendary figure of Egas Moniz, a nobleman and military leader who played a crucial role in the conquest of Lisbon from the Moors in 1147. Egas Moniz is celebrated as one of the key figures in the establishment of the Portuguese monarchy, and his name is immortalized in various historical accounts and literary works.

Another notable bearer of the surname "Moniz" was Pedro Moniz, a 14th-century Portuguese explorer and navigator. He is credited with being one of the first Europeans to explore the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean, paving the way for future voyages of discovery.

In the 15th century, João Moniz was a prominent figure in the Portuguese court. He served as a diplomat and ambassador during the reign of King Afonso V and played a significant role in negotiating treaties and alliances with other European powers.

During the 16th century, Francisco Moniz was a renowned Portuguese architect and engineer. He is best known for his contributions to the design and construction of the Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most iconic examples of Portuguese Renaissance architecture.

Throughout its history, the surname "Moniz" has been associated with various place names and localities in Portugal, such as Moniz, a parish in the municipality of Lamego, and Moniz da Maia, a civil parish in the municipality of Castelo de Vide.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Moniz surname: questions and answers

How common is the Moniz surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 196 in 2016. That gives Moniz a modern rank of #19,848.

What does the Moniz surname mean?

A Portuguese surname derived from the given name Monio, a diminutive form of Raimundo (Raymond), meaning "wise protector."

What does the Moniz map show?

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