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UK surname

Pinheiro

A topographic surname referring to someone who lived near a pine tree or pine grove.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Pinheiro is 301 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

301

2016, ranked #14,696

Peak year

2014

301 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 301 in 2016, ranked #14,696.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 3 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Pinheiro surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Pinheiro surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Pinheiro 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 3 #33,789
1997 modern 65 #31,141
1998 modern 79 #30,080
1999 modern 104 #27,164
2000 modern 107 #26,700
2001 modern 97 #27,823
2002 modern 107 #26,849
2003 modern 94 #28,686
2004 modern 114 #25,870
2005 modern 141 #22,688
2006 modern 159 #21,148
2007 modern 179 #19,811
2008 modern 188 #19,387
2009 modern 216 #18,120
2010 modern 240 #17,230
2011 modern 236 #17,279
2012 modern 261 #16,041
2013 modern 276 #15,683
2014 modern 301 #14,809
2015 modern 301 #14,727
2016 modern 301 #14,696

Geography

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Where Pinheiros 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 Swindon, Brent, Lambeth and Ceredigion. 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 Swindon 010 Swindon
2 Swindon 012 Swindon
3 Brent 031 Brent
4 Lambeth 016 Lambeth
5 Ceredigion 008 Ceredigion

Forenames

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First names often paired with Pinheiro

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

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Pinheiro, 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

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Pinheiro surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Pinheiro 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 is often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Pinheiro is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Pinheiro 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

Pinheiro 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 Pinheiro is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 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 Pinheiro, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Pinheiro

The surname Pinheiro originates from Portugal, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Portuguese word "pinheiro," which means "pine tree." The name likely originated as a descriptive name for someone who lived near a pine grove or forest.

Pinheiro is a common surname in Portugal and Brazil, as well as in regions where there were significant Portuguese settlements, such as the Azores, Madeira, and parts of Africa and Asia. In the 16th and 17th centuries, as Portuguese explorers and colonists ventured to different parts of the world, the surname spread to these areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Pinheiro can be found in the "Livro Velho de Linhagens" (Old Book of Lineages), a 14th-century Portuguese manuscript that chronicles the genealogies of noble families. The manuscript mentions individuals with the surname Pinheiro, indicating its presence in Portugal during that time period.

In the 15th century, there are records of a prominent Portuguese navigator named Duarte Pacheco Pinheiro, who was born around 1470 and died in 1533. He authored the influential work "Esmeraldo de Situ Orbis," which provided detailed descriptions of the Atlantic Ocean and the coastal regions of Africa, the Americas, and Asia.

Another notable figure with the surname Pinheiro was Tomé Pinheiro da Veiga (1566-1628), a Portuguese writer and diplomat who served as the secretary of the Portuguese embassy in Spain. His writings, particularly his letters and reports, provide valuable insights into the political and cultural dynamics of the time.

In the 18th century, Diogo Pinheiro Cardoso (1718-1797) was a Portuguese architect and engineer who made significant contributions to the development of Lisbon's urban landscape, including the design of the Praça do Comércio (Commerce Square) after the devastating earthquake of 1755.

The surname Pinheiro has also been associated with various places and locations throughout Portugal. For example, there is a town called Pinheiro in the district of Chamusca, and a parish called Pinheiro da Bemposta in the municipality of Oliveira de Azeméis.

Overall, the surname Pinheiro has a rich history rooted in Portugal, reflecting the country's language, culture, and exploration. Its origins can be traced back to the 12th century, and it has been carried by notable figures across various fields throughout the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Pinheiro surname: questions and answers

How common is the Pinheiro surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 301 in 2016. That gives Pinheiro a modern rank of #14,696.

What does the Pinheiro surname mean?

A topographic surname referring to someone who lived near a pine tree or pine grove.

What does the Pinheiro map show?

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