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UK surname

Peixoto

A surname of Portuguese origin, meaning "son of Peixoto" or "little fish."

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Peixoto surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 129, ranked #26,270, up from #34,027 in 1881.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Peixoto is 129 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 12800.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

129

2016, ranked #26,270

Peak year

2016

129 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Peixoto had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 129 in 2016, ranked #26,270.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 5 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Peixoto surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Peixoto surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Peixoto 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
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1901 historical 3 #34,063
1911 historical 5 #33,427
1997 modern 22 #35,584
1998 modern 26 #35,254
1999 modern 33 #34,610
2000 modern 33 #34,607
2001 modern 33 #34,436
2002 modern 35 #34,554
2003 modern 37 #34,432
2004 modern 47 #33,819
2005 modern 64 #32,482
2006 modern 78 #31,385
2007 modern 82 #31,295
2008 modern 86 #31,114
2009 modern 95 #30,393
2010 modern 95 #31,000
2011 modern 90 #31,564
2012 modern 104 #29,543
2013 modern 109 #29,209
2014 modern 118 #27,961
2015 modern 125 #26,808
2016 modern 129 #26,270

Geography

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Where Peixotos 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, Warwick 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 004 Lambeth
2 Warwick 012 Warwick
3 Lambeth 005 Lambeth
4 Haringey 011 Haringey
5 Haringey 029 Haringey

Forenames

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First names often paired with Peixoto

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

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

Peixoto 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

Peixoto falls in decile 2 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.

2
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Peixoto

The surname Peixoto is of Portuguese origin and dates back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Portuguese word "peixe," meaning "fish," and the diminutive suffix "-oto," suggesting a connection to someone who worked with or sold fish.

In its earliest form, the name was likely associated with individuals involved in the fishing trade or living in areas near fishing communities along the Portuguese coast. Some of the earliest records of the name can be found in historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries in regions like Minho, Douro Litoral, and Beira Litoral.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was João Peixoto, a nobleman and landowner who lived in the 14th century and held properties in the region of Minho. His name appears in several land and property records from that time.

Another notable figure with the surname Peixoto was Fernão Peixoto, a 16th-century Portuguese poet and philosopher. He was born in 1529 and is known for his work "Tratado da Obediência," which explored themes of obedience and authority.

In the 17th century, Manuel Peixoto (1566-1638) was a prominent Portuguese theologian and philosopher who made significant contributions to the fields of metaphysics and ethics. His works, such as "Commentaria in Universam Aristotelis Logicam," were widely studied and influential.

During the Age of Discovery, the surname Peixoto was also carried by Portuguese explorers and navigators, such as João Peixoto, who accompanied Vasco da Gama on his historic voyage to India in 1498.

In the 18th century, José Peixoto (1740-1823) was a respected Brazilian lawyer and politician who played a crucial role in the independence movement of Brazil. He served as a member of the Constituent Assembly and helped draft the country's first constitution.

Over time, the surname Peixoto has spread beyond Portugal to other parts of the world, particularly to former Portuguese colonies and territories, where it has been adopted and adapted by various cultures and communities.

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1881 census detail

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Peixoto families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Peixoto surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 1 Peixotos recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.37x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 1 10.37x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Pancras London in Middlesex leads with 1 Peixotos recorded in 1881 and an index of 128.21x.

Place Total Index
St Pancras London 1 128.21x

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Peixoto surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Augustus 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Peixoto households.

Occupation Count
Portuguese Public Fundry 1

FAQ

Peixoto surname: questions and answers

How common was the Peixoto surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Peixoto surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Peixoto surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 129 in 2016. That gives Peixoto a modern rank of #26,270.

What does the Peixoto surname mean?

A surname of Portuguese origin, meaning "son of Peixoto" or "little fish."

What does the Peixoto map show?

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