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UK surname

Zamora

A locational surname referring to a person from the city of Zamora in Spain.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Waltham Forest, Rochdale and Sandwell.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Zamora is 140 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

134

2016, ranked #25,636

Peak year

2015

140 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 134 in 2016, ranked #25,636.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 5 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Zamora surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Zamora surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Zamora 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
1861 historical 4 #33,628
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1911 historical 5 #33,427
1997 modern 36 #34,071
1998 modern 43 #33,557
1999 modern 39 #34,058
2000 modern 40 #33,976
2001 modern 36 #34,171
2002 modern 43 #33,871
2003 modern 51 #33,266
2004 modern 63 #32,380
2005 modern 68 #32,097
2006 modern 71 #32,147
2007 modern 78 #31,748
2008 modern 79 #31,957
2009 modern 88 #31,352
2010 modern 97 #30,697
2011 modern 97 #30,552
2012 modern 118 #27,250
2013 modern 122 #27,122
2014 modern 132 #25,971
2015 modern 140 #24,836
2016 modern 134 #25,636

Geography

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Where Zamoras 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 Waltham Forest, Rochdale, Sandwell, Slough 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 Waltham Forest 018 Waltham Forest
2 Rochdale 004 Rochdale
3 Sandwell 017 Sandwell
4 Slough 006 Slough
5 Haringey 026 Haringey

Forenames

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First names often paired with Zamora

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

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Zamora is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Zamora 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

Zamora 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 Zamora 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 Zamora, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Zamora

The surname Zamora has its origins in Spain, specifically in the region of Castile and León. It is believed to have originated during the Middle Ages, between the 11th and 13th centuries. The name is derived from the Spanish city of Zamora, which was an important center during the Reconquista, the period of Christian conquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors.

Zamora, the city, was first mentioned in written records during the 7th century, and its name is thought to have originated from the Celtiberian language, although its exact meaning is uncertain. Some scholars suggest it may be related to the word "samora," which means "circle" or "enclosure," referring to the city's fortifications.

In the 10th century, the city of Zamora played a significant role in the struggle between the Christian kingdoms of León and Navarre. It was at this time that the surname Zamora likely emerged, as people began to adopt the name of their place of origin or residence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Zamora can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a medieval census document from the 14th century, which lists several individuals with the name Zamora living in the region of Castile and León.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the surname Zamora. One of the earliest was Pedro Núñez de Zamora (c. 1230-1300), a Spanish clergyman and philosopher who served as a tutor to King Sancho IV of Castile. Another prominent figure was Juan de Zamora (c. 1350-1416), a Spanish theologian and philosopher who taught at the University of Salamanca.

During the 16th century, the name Zamora gained recognition through the exploits of conquistadors and explorers in the New World. One such individual was Pedro de Zamora (c. 1490-1550), a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés.

In the literary world, the surname Zamora is associated with the Spanish writer and poet Antonio de Zamora (1663-1728), known for his contributions to the Spanish Golden Age of literature.

Another notable figure was Juan de Zamora (1575-1644), a Spanish painter and engraver who worked in the Baroque style and was known for his religious paintings and engravings.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the surname Zamora, a name with deep roots in the Spanish regions of Castile and León and a rich historical legacy.

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FAQ

Zamora surname: questions and answers

How common is the Zamora surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 134 in 2016. That gives Zamora a modern rank of #25,636.

What does the Zamora surname mean?

A locational surname referring to a person from the city of Zamora in Spain.

What does the Zamora map show?

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