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UK surname

Pimentel

A habitational surname referring to someone who lived near a pepper patch or in a place called Pimentel.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Pimentel is 135 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

135

2016, ranked #25,505

Peak year

2016

135 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 135 in 2016, ranked #25,505.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 2 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Pimentel surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Pimentel surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Pimentel 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
1911 historical 2 #34,020
1997 modern 35 #34,174
1998 modern 34 #34,433
1999 modern 35 #34,418
2000 modern 38 #34,146
2001 modern 36 #34,171
2002 modern 50 #33,282
2003 modern 60 #32,446
2004 modern 62 #32,478
2005 modern 61 #32,814
2006 modern 70 #32,240
2007 modern 79 #31,628
2008 modern 90 #30,567
2009 modern 103 #29,127
2010 modern 108 #28,996
2011 modern 99 #30,218
2012 modern 105 #29,362
2013 modern 110 #29,028
2014 modern 118 #27,961
2015 modern 130 #26,093
2016 modern 135 #25,505

Geography

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Where Pimentels 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 Kensington and Chelsea, Bexley, Westminster, Sheffield and Isle of Wight. 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 Kensington and Chelsea 013 Kensington and Chelsea
2 Bexley 001 Bexley
3 Westminster 009 Westminster
4 Sheffield 054 Sheffield
5 Isle of Wight 008 Isle of Wight

Forenames

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First names often paired with Pimentel

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

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

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Pimentel 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

Pimentel 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

Pimentel falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Pimentel

The surname Pimentel originates from Portugal, where it first appeared in the 13th century. It is derived from the Portuguese word "pimenta," meaning "pepper," and is thought to have been originally an occupational name for someone who grew, sold, or traded in pepper or other spices.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Pimentel name can be found in the medieval Portuguese chronicles, where a nobleman named Vasco Martins Pimentel is mentioned as a participant in the conquest of Algarve from the Moors in the 13th century.

During the Age of Exploration, the Pimentel name gained prominence as several members of the family played significant roles in the Portuguese maritime expeditions. João Pimentel, born in 1477, was a navigator who accompanied Vasco da Gama on his famous voyage to India in 1498.

In the 16th century, the Pimentel family established themselves as one of the leading noble houses in Portugal. Álvaro Pimentel, born in 1516, was a prominent military commander who served in the Portuguese campaigns in North Africa and India.

As the Portuguese Empire expanded, the Pimentel name spread to various colonies and territories. In Brazil, one of the earliest references to the name can be found in the 17th century, with the arrival of Portuguese settlers bearing the Pimentel surname.

Beyond Portugal and its colonies, the Pimentel name also found its way to other parts of the world, often through migration and intermarriage. In Spain, for example, the Pimentel family established a noble lineage, with figures such as Rodrigo Alonso Pimentel, born in 1441, serving as a diplomat and military leader.

Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the Pimentel surname. Francisco Pimentel, born in 1592, was a Spanish playwright and poet during the Golden Age of Spanish literature. Tomás Pimentel, born in 1766, was a Mexican military leader who played a significant role in the Mexican War of Independence.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Pimentel surname: questions and answers

How common is the Pimentel surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 135 in 2016. That gives Pimentel a modern rank of #25,505.

What does the Pimentel surname mean?

A habitational surname referring to someone who lived near a pepper patch or in a place called Pimentel.

What does the Pimentel map show?

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