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UK surname

Tamayo

A Basque and Galician surname likely derived from the place name Amayo, meaning "mother river" or "river bed."

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Tamayo is 112 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

112

2016, ranked #28,844

Peak year

2016

112 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 112 in 2016, ranked #28,844.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Tamayo surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Tamayo surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Tamayo 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
1997 modern 26 #35,135
1998 modern 31 #34,740
1999 modern 35 #34,418
2000 modern 25 #35,382
2001 modern 27 #35,041
2002 modern 41 #34,032
2003 modern 47 #33,619
2004 modern 50 #33,566
2005 modern 55 #33,349
2006 modern 59 #33,330
2007 modern 62 #33,346
2008 modern 70 #32,856
2009 modern 81 #32,172
2010 modern 93 #31,239
2011 modern 83 #32,336
2012 modern 88 #32,064
2013 modern 95 #31,523
2014 modern 109 #29,452
2015 modern 110 #29,157
2016 modern 112 #28,844

Geography

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Where Tamayos 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 Merton, Lambeth, Gosport, East Hertfordshire and Stevenage. 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 Merton 012 Merton
2 Lambeth 011 Lambeth
3 Gosport 010 Gosport
4 East Hertfordshire 009 East Hertfordshire
5 Stevenage 003 Stevenage

Forenames

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First names often paired with Tamayo

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

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

Tamayo 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

Tamayo falls in decile 5 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.

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Tamayo

The surname Tamayo originates from Spain, with its roots traced back to the 8th century during the Moorish occupation of the Iberian Peninsula. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "tamr," meaning date palm, suggesting a possible connection to regions known for date cultivation.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Tamayo can be found in medieval Spanish documents, such as the Becerro de las Behetrias de Castilla, a 14th-century manuscript that served as a census of landowners and their properties. Some of the earliest documented individuals bearing the name include Diego Tamayo, a nobleman mentioned in a 1389 royal charter, and Juan Tamayo, a respected scholar from Seville in the late 15th century.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Tamayo surname gained prominence as several individuals made significant contributions to various fields. One notable figure was Francisco Tamayo de Mendoza (1588-1658), a Spanish poet and dramatist renowned for his works such as "El nacimiento del Alba" and "El Hijo de la Piedra." Another was Juan de Tamayo Salazar (1600-1668), a renowned historian and writer who authored the influential work "Anamnesis, sive Commemoratio omnium sanctorum Hispanorum."

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the Tamayo surname traveled across the Atlantic to the Americas. In Mexico, the name became particularly widespread, with several prominent figures emerging. One such individual was Juan Ignacio María de Castorena y Ursúa Tamayo (1744-1825), a military officer and governor of Nuevo León and Coahuila. Another was Manuel Payno Tamayo (1810-1894), a renowned writer and politician who served as the Minister of Finance under President Benito Juárez.

The Tamayo surname has also left its mark in other parts of the world. In the Philippines, where Spanish influence was significant, the name can be found, with individuals like Benigno S. Aquino Tamayo (1877-1951), a respected educator and author, contributing to the country's intellectual and cultural landscape.

Throughout history, the Tamayo surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, from nobility and military figures to scholars, writers, and artists. While its origins can be traced back to the Moorish occupation of Spain, the name has since spread across continents, carrying with it a rich tapestry of cultural and historical significance.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Tamayo surname: questions and answers

How common is the Tamayo surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 112 in 2016. That gives Tamayo a modern rank of #28,844.

What does the Tamayo surname mean?

A Basque and Galician surname likely derived from the place name Amayo, meaning "mother river" or "river bed."

What does the Tamayo map show?

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