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UK surname

Viveiros

A Portuguese topographic surname referring to someone who lived near a fishpond or tank for raising fish.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Sheffield, Bracknell Forest and Cambridge.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Viveiros is 124 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

124

2016, ranked #26,975

Peak year

2016

124 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 124 in 2016, ranked #26,975.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Viveiros surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Viveiros surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Viveiros 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 41 #33,552
1998 modern 51 #32,816
1999 modern 61 #31,971
2000 modern 72 #30,977
2001 modern 68 #31,195
2002 modern 85 #29,867
2003 modern 88 #29,506
2004 modern 86 #30,019
2005 modern 94 #28,973
2006 modern 98 #28,621
2007 modern 99 #28,852
2008 modern 105 #28,180
2009 modern 118 #26,766
2010 modern 118 #27,404
2011 modern 112 #28,117
2012 modern 121 #26,829
2013 modern 120 #27,406
2014 modern 118 #27,961
2015 modern 122 #27,245
2016 modern 124 #26,975

Geography

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Where Viveiros' 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 Sheffield, Bracknell Forest, Cambridge, Eastbourne and Conwy. 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 Sheffield 018 Sheffield
2 Bracknell Forest 006 Bracknell Forest
3 Cambridge 002 Cambridge
4 Eastbourne 007 Eastbourne
5 Conwy 001 Conwy

Forenames

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First names often paired with Viveiros

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

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

Viveiros 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

Viveiros 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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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Viveiros

The surname VIVEIROS originates from Portugal, with its roots tracing back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Portuguese word "viveiro," which means "nursery" or "seedbed," indicating a potential connection to agricultural or horticultural occupations.

One of the earliest references to the VIVEIROS surname can be found in the Portuguese Royal Archives, where it was mentioned in a document dated 1487. This document recorded a land grant to a family with the surname VIVEIROS in the region of Alentejo, a southern province of Portugal known for its fertile lands and agricultural traditions.

The surname VIVEIROS is often associated with the town of Viveiros, located in the district of Bragança, in the northeastern part of Portugal. It is believed that some families adopted the name VIVEIROS as a reflection of their origin or residence in this town.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the VIVEIROS surname. One such figure was João VIVEIROS (1560-1632), a Portuguese explorer and navigator who accompanied the famous Pedro Álvares Cabral on his voyage to Brazil in 1500. João VIVEIROS is credited with creating some of the earliest maps of the Brazilian coastline.

Another prominent individual was Luísa VIVEIROS (1678-1746), a Portuguese painter and nun who gained recognition for her religious artwork during the Baroque period. Her paintings can still be found in several churches and monasteries throughout Portugal.

In the 19th century, Antônio VIVEIROS (1822-1899) was a Brazilian politician and lawyer who served as a senator and played a significant role in the abolition of slavery in Brazil.

Crossing the Atlantic, one notable figure was Amália VIVEIROS (1901-1967), a Cape Verdean singer and actress who gained fame in Portugal for her performances in Lisbon's theaters and her contributions to the development of the Cape Verdean music genre known as "morna."

Another notable individual was José VIVEIROS (1915-2001), a Brazilian architect and urban planner who was influential in the design and development of several modernist buildings and urban projects in Rio de Janeiro and other Brazilian cities.

These are just a few examples of the many individuals who have carried the VIVEIROS surname throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich cultural heritage associated with this name.

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FAQ

Viveiros surname: questions and answers

How common is the Viveiros surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 124 in 2016. That gives Viveiros a modern rank of #26,975.

What does the Viveiros surname mean?

A Portuguese topographic surname referring to someone who lived near a fishpond or tank for raising fish.

What does the Viveiros map show?

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