UK surname
A surname derived from the French city of Angers, possibly indicating origin or residence.
In the 1881 census there were 21 people recorded with the Angers surname, ranking it #30,609 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 6, ranked #38,110, down from #30,609 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Walsingham, Toxteth Park and Newcastle All Saints. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Angers is 136 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 71.4%.
1881 census count
21
Ranked #30,609
Modern count
6
2016, ranked #38,110
Peak year
1891
136 bearers
Map years
1
1891 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Angers surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Angers surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe 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 | 25 | #28,853 |
| 1861 | historical | 99 | #21,294 |
| 1881 | historical | 21 | #30,609 |
| 1891 | historical | 136 | #19,601 |
| 1901 | historical | 35 | #30,194 |
| 1911 | historical | 56 | #27,216 |
| 1997 | modern | 14 | #36,528 |
| 1998 | modern | 14 | #36,565 |
| 1999 | modern | 14 | #36,595 |
| 2000 | modern | 13 | #36,635 |
| 2001 | modern | 12 | #36,612 |
| 2002 | modern | 13 | #36,570 |
| 2003 | modern | 15 | #36,415 |
| 2004 | modern | 13 | #36,742 |
| 2005 | modern | 12 | #36,936 |
| 2006 | modern | 10 | #37,224 |
| 2007 | modern | 9 | #37,435 |
| 2008 | modern | 8 | #37,597 |
| 2009 | modern | 7 | #37,816 |
| 2010 | modern | 6 | #38,024 |
| 2011 | modern | 6 | #38,016 |
| 2012 | modern | 9 | #37,614 |
| 2013 | modern | 10 | #37,539 |
| 2014 | modern | 9 | #37,679 |
| 2015 | modern | 8 | #37,797 |
| 2016 | modern | 6 | #38,110 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Walsingham, Toxteth Park, Newcastle All Saints, St George the Martyr and Lambeth. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walsingham | Durham |
| 2 | Toxteth Park | Lancashire |
| 3 | Newcastle All Saints | Northumberland |
| 4 | St George the Martyr | London (South Districts) |
| 5 | Lambeth | London (South Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Angers surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Angers, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Angers surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Angers household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Angers is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Angers is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Angers, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Angers originates from the region of Anjou in western France, with its roots tracing back to the 8th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "Andegavensis," which referred to the inhabitants of the city of Angers, the historical capital of Anjou.
In the Middle Ages, Angers was a prominent city, known for its strategic location along the Loire River and its strong fortifications. The name Angers appeared in various historical records and manuscripts from this period, including the Domesday Book, a survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Angers was Raoul d'Angers, a Norman knight who participated in the First Crusade in the late 11th century. Another notable figure was Geoffroy d'Angers, a 12th-century chronicler and author of the "Chroniques des Comtes d'Anjou," a historical account of the Counts of Anjou.
In the 13th century, Robert d'Angers (c. 1215-1285) was a renowned French scholar and theologian who served as the Chancellor of the University of Paris. During the same period, Jean d'Angers (c. 1230-1295) was a prominent architect responsible for the construction of several Gothic cathedrals in France, including the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.
The surname Angers also appeared in England, where it was sometimes anglicized as "Aungers" or "Anger." One notable bearer was Sir William Aungers (c. 1460-1522), an English lawyer and politician who served as Speaker of the House of Commons during the reign of Henry VIII.
Throughout history, the surname Angers has been associated with various place names and older spellings, such as Angevin, Andegavensis, and Angiers, reflecting the name's origins and evolution over time.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Angers surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Surrey leads with 7 Angers' recorded in 1881 and an index of 7.01x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Surrey | 7 | 7.01x |
| Middlesex | 6 | 2.93x |
| Lancashire | 4 | 1.65x |
| Devon | 2 | 4.69x |
| Kent | 2 | 2.86x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Southwark St George Martyr in Surrey leads with 6 Angers' recorded in 1881 and an index of 145.63x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Southwark St George Martyr | 6 | 145.63x |
| St Pancras London | 5 | 30.34x |
| Ipplepen | 2 | 3333.33x |
| Plumstead | 2 | 85.84x |
| Toxteth Park | 2 | 24.30x |
| Cheetham | 1 | 55.25x |
| Islington London | 1 | 5.04x |
| Lambeth | 1 | 5.60x |
| Lancaster | 1 | 68.97x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Angers surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Angers surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Angers households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 6 |
| Fitter Royal Gun Factory | 2 |
| Agr Labourer | 1 |
| Bible Woman | 1 |
| Generl Domic Serv | 1 |
| Junior Letter Carrier | 1 |
| Litho Printer | 1 |
| Mariner | 1 |
| No O | 1 |
| Nursemaid | 1 |
| Pedestrian | 1 |
| Wife | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 21 people were recorded with the Angers surname. That placed it at #30,609 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 6 in 2016. That gives Angers a modern rank of #38,110.
A surname derived from the French city of Angers, possibly indicating origin or residence.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Angers bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.