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UK surname

Nascimento

A Portuguese surname referring to someone born on Christmas Day or to a place of birth.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Nascimento is 379 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

379

2016, ranked #12,371

Peak year

2016

379 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 379 in 2016, ranked #12,371.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 9 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Nascimento surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Nascimento surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Nascimento 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 8 #33,289
1911 historical 9 #32,754
1997 modern 72 #30,415
1998 modern 77 #30,289
1999 modern 90 #29,056
2000 modern 99 #27,845
2001 modern 103 #26,927
2002 modern 117 #25,494
2003 modern 134 #23,260
2004 modern 156 #21,261
2005 modern 175 #19,727
2006 modern 194 #18,627
2007 modern 202 #18,359
2008 modern 230 #17,033
2009 modern 257 #16,099
2010 modern 286 #15,231
2011 modern 259 #16,237
2012 modern 279 #15,289
2013 modern 330 #13,777
2014 modern 368 #12,770
2015 modern 372 #12,544
2016 modern 379 #12,371

Geography

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Where Nascimentos 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 Westminster, Lambeth and Brent. 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 Westminster 023 Westminster
2 Lambeth 002 Lambeth
3 Brent 031 Brent
4 Lambeth 008 Lambeth
5 Lambeth 010 Lambeth

Forenames

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First names often paired with Nascimento

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Nascimento

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

Nascimento 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

Nascimento 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.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Nascimento

The surname Nascimento originated in Portugal and is derived from the Portuguese word "nascer," meaning "to be born." It first appeared as a descriptive surname referring to someone who was born under unusual or notable circumstances.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Nascimento can be found in Portuguese parish records dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries. These records often included details about the individual's birth, such as the date, location, and any exceptional circumstances surrounding the event.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname Nascimento was João Nascimento, a Portuguese explorer born in 1450 in the town of Bragança. He gained recognition for his expeditions along the coast of West Africa in the late 15th century.

Another notable figure was Diogo Nascimento, a 16th-century cartographer who created some of the earliest detailed maps of the Portuguese colonies in Brazil. His work was instrumental in the exploration and settlement of the region.

In the 17th century, a notable bearer of the name was Father Manuel Nascimento, a Jesuit missionary who traveled to India and established several schools and churches in the region. He was known for his efforts in promoting education and spreading Christianity.

During the 18th century, José Nascimento was a prominent Portuguese architect who designed several churches and public buildings in Lisbon and other cities. His work is considered a prime example of the Baroque style prevalent in Portugal during that period.

In the 19th century, Antônio Nascimento was a Brazilian abolitionist and writer who played a significant role in the campaign against slavery in Brazil. He used his writing and public speeches to advocate for the rights of enslaved Africans and their descendants.

Throughout its history, the surname Nascimento has been associated with individuals from various professions, including explorers, artists, missionaries, and activists. Its origin as a descriptive surname related to birth circumstances has given it a rich cultural significance across Portugal and its former colonies.

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FAQ

Nascimento surname: questions and answers

How common is the Nascimento surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 379 in 2016. That gives Nascimento a modern rank of #12,371.

What does the Nascimento surname mean?

A Portuguese surname referring to someone born on Christmas Day or to a place of birth.

What does the Nascimento map show?

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