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UK surname

Addie

A surname of Scottish origin, derived from a pet form of the given name Adam.

In the 1881 census there were 331 people recorded with the Addie surname, ranking it #9,071 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 256, ranked #16,534, down from #9,071 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to New Monkland, Bothwell and Govan Combination. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Ardrossan Central, Manchester and Doncaster.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Addie is 445 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 22.7%.

1881 census count

331

Ranked #9,071

Modern count

256

2016, ranked #16,534

Peak year

1891

445 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Addie had 331 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #9,071 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 256 in 2016, ranked #16,534.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 445 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established but Challenged.

Addie surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Addie surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Addie 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
1851 historical 230 #9,368
1861 historical 309 #8,207
1881 historical 331 #9,071
1891 historical 445 #8,134
1901 historical 400 #9,483
1911 historical 103 #22,328
1997 modern 257 #14,989
1998 modern 254 #15,508
1999 modern 256 #15,557
2000 modern 257 #15,468
2001 modern 244 #15,753
2002 modern 265 #15,197
2003 modern 258 #15,293
2004 modern 251 #15,655
2005 modern 249 #15,679
2006 modern 250 #15,749
2007 modern 255 #15,687
2008 modern 246 #16,247
2009 modern 256 #16,145
2010 modern 258 #16,432
2011 modern 250 #16,637
2012 modern 239 #17,027
2013 modern 247 #16,935
2014 modern 251 #16,865
2015 modern 250 #16,803
2016 modern 256 #16,534

Geography

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Where Addies are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around New Monkland, Bothwell, Govan Combination, Aberdeen and Old Machar and Glasgow. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Ardrossan Central, Manchester, Doncaster, Garelochhead and West Neilston and Uplawmoor. 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 New Monkland Lanark
2 Bothwell Lanark
3 Govan Combination Lanark
4 Aberdeen and Old Machar Aberdeen
5 Glasgow Lanark

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Ardrossan Central North Ayrshire
2 Manchester 048 Manchester
3 Doncaster 018 Doncaster
4 Garelochhead Argyll and Bute
5 West Neilston and Uplawmoor East Renfrewshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Addie

These lists show first names that appear often with the Addie surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Addie

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

Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce

Group

Established but Challenged

Nationally, the Addie surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established but Challenged, within Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce. This does not mean every Addie household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Many households in these neighbourhoods comprise separated or divorced single parents with dependent children. Residents are typically born in the UK, and these neighbourhoods have relatively few members of ethnic minorities. The prevalence of children, their parents and those at or above normal retirement age, suggests neighbourhood structures may be long-established. Levels of unpaid care are high, and long-term disability is more common than in the Supergroup as a whole. Use of the social rented sector is common, often in terraced houses. Levels of overcrowding are above the Supergroup average. Unemployment is high, while those in work are employed in elementary occupations such as caring, leisure and customer services. Many residents have low level qualifications. Neighbourhood concentrations of this Group are found in the South Wales Valleys, Belfast, Londonderry and the Central Lowlands of Scotland.

Wider pattern

Living in terraced or semi-detached houses, residents of these neighbourhoods typically lack high levels of education and work in elementary or routine service occupations. Unemployment is above average. Residents are predominantly born in the UK, and residents are also predominantly from ethnic minorities. Social (but not private sector) rented sector housing is common. This Supergroup is found throughout the UK’s conurbations and industrial regions but is also an integral part of smaller towns.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Addie 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

Addie is most concentrated in decile 6 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

Addie falls in decile 1 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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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Addie is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 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 - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Addie, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Addie

The surname Addie is of English origin, with roots tracing back to the 13th century. It is believed to be a variant of the Old English word "aeddi," which means "prosperous" or "rich." The name was initially concentrated in the counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire, where it was likely first adopted as a descriptive surname for someone who was considered affluent or prosperous within their community.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Addie can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1273, which mention a Robert Addie as a landowner in the village of Askrigg. This suggests that the name had already been established in the region by the late 13th century.

During the medieval period, the name Addie appears in various records and documents, including the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from 1379, which list several individuals bearing the surname. One notable example is John Addie, a merchant from York, who is mentioned in the city's guild records from the early 15th century.

In the 16th century, the Addie family had established themselves as prominent landowners in the village of Addingham, near Skipton in Yorkshire. The name is thought to have derived from the place name Addingham, which itself stems from the Old English words "edde" and "inga," meaning "rich people's village."

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the surname Addie. One of the earliest was Sir Robert Addie (c. 1480-1545), a English soldier and courtier who served under King Henry VIII. Another prominent figure was William Addie (1629-1703), a Scottish minister who played a significant role in the Covenanters' movement during the 17th century.

Other notable individuals with the surname Addie include:

1. Alexander Addie (1780-1858), a Scottish-American farmer and politician who served in the Ohio State Senate. 2. John Addie (1818-1897), a Scottish-born Canadian businessman and politician who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. 3. Robert Addie (1840-1919), a Scottish-born Australian politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland. 4. William Addie (1875-1955), a Scottish architect known for designing numerous buildings in the Art Nouveau style. 5. John Addie (1908-1983), a British writer and broadcaster who authored several books on gardening and horticulture.

While the surname Addie has its roots in Yorkshire and Lancashire, it eventually spread to other parts of England, Scotland, and beyond, carried by families and individuals who migrated over the centuries. Today, the name can be found across the English-speaking world, a testament to its rich history and enduring legacy.

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1881 census detail

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Addie families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Addie surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lanarkshire leads with 174 Addies recorded in 1881 and an index of 16.56x.

County Total Index
Lanarkshire 174 16.56x
Aberdeenshire 19 6.32x
Glamorgan 18 3.18x
Durham 16 1.66x
Fife 13 6.76x
Lancashire 10 0.26x
Middlesex 10 0.31x
Renfrewshire 8 3.18x
Sussex 8 1.46x
Ayrshire 7 2.88x
Midlothian 7 1.61x
Yorkshire 7 0.22x
Northumberland 6 1.24x
Clackmannanshire 5 18.64x
Monmouthshire 5 2.13x
West Lothian 5 10.22x
Angus 4 1.33x
Argyllshire 3 3.32x
Dunbartonshire 3 3.44x
Kent 2 0.18x
Devon 1 0.15x
Stirlingshire 1 0.83x
Surrey 1 0.06x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. New Monkland in Lanarkshire leads with 37 Addies recorded in 1881 and an index of 119.16x.

Place Total Index
New Monkland 37 119.16x
Barony 34 12.79x
Bothwell 34 119.34x
Govan 25 9.62x
Cambusnethan 14 60.01x
Dunfermline 13 43.96x
Aberdeen Old Machar 11 17.51x
Aberdare 10 25.75x
Old Monkland 10 23.99x
Cadder 8 103.09x
Roath 8 31.14x
Hamilton 7 23.89x
Stranton 7 21.52x
Tarbolton 7 175.00x
Bothal Demesne 6 259.74x
East Greenock 6 25.24x
Bedwellty 5 12.06x
Edinburgh St Cuthberts 5 2.86x
Fraserburgh 5 59.03x
Hastings St Mary 5 36.68x
Middleton In Teesdale 5 196.08x
Tillicoultry 5 83.75x
Fulwood 4 95.92x
Hampstead London 4 7.91x
Hedworth Monkton Jarrow 4 9.56x
Lea Ashton Ingol 4 156.25x
Hemsworth 3 162.16x
High Low Bishopside 3 104.90x
Horsham 3 28.20x
Kildalton 3 125.52x
Livingstone 3 179.64x
St Marylebone London 3 1.73x
Liff Benvie 2 4.38x
Row 2 17.71x
Aberdeen St Nicholas 1 1.78x
Bathgate 1 9.42x
Covington 1 204.08x
Crawfordjohn 1 106.38x
Dalmeny 1 53.48x
Edgware 1 109.89x
Edinburgh St Stephens 1 11.67x
Glasgow 1 0.54x
Goudhurst 1 32.57x
Inverkip 1 16.86x
Islington London 1 0.32x
Keighley 1 2.91x
King Edward 1 28.82x
Larbert 1 13.97x
Leith South 1 166.67x
Lytham 1 17.01x
Manchester 1 0.58x
Maryhill 1 4.86x
Montrose 1 5.48x
Murroes 1 119.05x
Neilston 1 7.91x
New Kilpatrick 1 12.05x
Paddington London 1 0.84x
Putney 1 6.76x
Shotts 1 7.96x
Strichen 1 38.31x
Tormoham 1 3.50x
Walmer 1 20.75x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Addie surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 6
Margaret 4
Elizabeth 3
Agnes 2
Jane 2
Lilias 2
Annice 1
Annie 1
Beatris 1
Christina 1
Edith 1
Ellen 1
Emily 1
Gertrude 1
Gwendolene 1
Helen 1
Hilda 1
Janet 1
Jessie 1
Julia 1
Magdalene 1
Marget 1
Margret 1
Maria 1
Marion 1
Martha 1
Robina 1
Rose 1
Ruth 1
Susanna 1
Violette 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Addie surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
John 10
Robert 4
William 4
James 3
Gavin 2
Thomas 2
Wm. 2
Al.Er. 1
Alexander 1
Alfred 1
Arthur 1
David 1
Edward 1
Francis 1
George 1
Hamilton 1
Peter 1
Ripley 1
Sydney 1

FAQ

Addie surname: questions and answers

How common was the Addie surname in 1881?

In 1881, 331 people were recorded with the Addie surname. That placed it at #9,071 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Addie surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 256 in 2016. That gives Addie a modern rank of #16,534.

What does the Addie surname mean?

A surname of Scottish origin, derived from a pet form of the given name Adam.

What does the Addie map show?

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