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UK surname

Osorio

Derived from the Basque place name Oxorio, meaning "a place of wolves" or "hill of the wolves."

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Osorio is 188 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

188

2016, ranked #20,417

Peak year

2016

188 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 188 in 2016, ranked #20,417.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 7 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Osorio surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Osorio surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Osorio 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 7 #33,083
1997 modern 60 #31,629
1998 modern 61 #31,841
1999 modern 68 #31,311
2000 modern 81 #30,036
2001 modern 75 #30,481
2002 modern 88 #29,534
2003 modern 80 #30,425
2004 modern 100 #27,964
2005 modern 98 #28,325
2006 modern 105 #27,479
2007 modern 105 #27,868
2008 modern 107 #27,844
2009 modern 122 #26,220
2010 modern 148 #23,697
2011 modern 148 #23,520
2012 modern 163 #21,989
2013 modern 172 #21,575
2014 modern 175 #21,477
2015 modern 180 #20,997
2016 modern 188 #20,417

Geography

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Where Osorios 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, Brent, Hackney and Shropshire. 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 009 Westminster
2 Brent 022 Brent
3 Hackney 002 Hackney
4 Shropshire 029 Shropshire
5 Brent 030 Brent

Forenames

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First names often paired with Osorio

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Osorio

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

Osorio 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

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

Meaning and origin of Osorio

The surname Osorio has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in Spain and Portugal. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 10th or 11th century. The name is derived from the Latin word "ausorius," which means "lucky" or "fortunate."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Osorio can be found in the "Becerro de las Behetrías de Castilla," a medieval document from the 14th century that recorded the names of landowners and their properties. This document mentions several individuals with the surname Osorio, indicating that the name was already well-established in the region at that time.

In the 12th century, a prominent figure named Osorio Martínez (c. 1120-1180) was a Spanish nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the Reconquista, the Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors. He was a member of the influential Osorio family and served as the governor of various territories.

Another notable historical figure with the surname Osorio was Pedro Álvarez Osorio (c. 1420-1483), a Spanish nobleman and military commander who served under King Ferdinand II of Aragon. He was instrumental in the conquest of Granada, the last Moorish stronghold in Spain, and was rewarded with lands and titles for his contributions.

In Portugal, the Osorio family had a long and distinguished lineage. One of the most prominent members was João Rodrigues de Sá e Meneses Osorio (1542-1628), a Portuguese nobleman and military commander who served as the Viceroy of India from 1622 to 1628. He played a crucial role in the defense of Portuguese territories in the Indian subcontinent against Dutch and English forces.

Another notable figure with the Osorio surname was Francisco Osorio (c. 1530-1592), a Spanish explorer and navigator who participated in several expeditions to the Americas and the Pacific Ocean. He is credited with being one of the first Europeans to reach and explore the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific.

Throughout history, the surname Osorio has been associated with various place names, particularly in Spain and Portugal. For example, the town of Osorio in the province of Palencia, Spain, and the parish of Osório in the district of Porto, Portugal, both likely derived their names from the Osorio family or individuals bearing that surname.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Osorio surname: questions and answers

How common is the Osorio surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 188 in 2016. That gives Osorio a modern rank of #20,417.

What does the Osorio surname mean?

Derived from the Basque place name Oxorio, meaning "a place of wolves" or "hill of the wolves."

What does the Osorio map show?

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