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UK surname

Angliss

A surname derived from the Old French word "angleis" meaning English or from England.

In the 1881 census there were 142 people recorded with the Angliss surname, ranking it #16,012 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 237, ranked #17,418, down from #16,012 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Mitcham, London parishes and St George the Martyr. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Coventry, Huntingdonshire and Christchurch.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Angliss is 286 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 66.9%.

1881 census count

142

Ranked #16,012

Modern count

237

2016, ranked #17,418

Peak year

2010

286 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Angliss had 142 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #16,012 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 237 in 2016, ranked #17,418.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 172 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Angliss surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Angliss surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Angliss 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 101 #17,036
1861 historical 123 #17,914
1881 historical 142 #16,012
1891 historical 123 #20,939
1901 historical 162 #17,271
1911 historical 172 #16,408
1997 modern 247 #15,399
1998 modern 261 #15,241
1999 modern 262 #15,308
2000 modern 266 #15,096
2001 modern 257 #15,236
2002 modern 252 #15,714
2003 modern 259 #15,254
2004 modern 256 #15,453
2005 modern 252 #15,551
2006 modern 265 #15,126
2007 modern 257 #15,606
2008 modern 262 #15,550
2009 modern 269 #15,589
2010 modern 286 #15,231
2011 modern 276 #15,471
2012 modern 257 #16,212
2013 modern 256 #16,506
2014 modern 251 #16,865
2015 modern 243 #17,141
2016 modern 237 #17,418

Geography

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Where Angliss' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Mitcham, London parishes, St George the Martyr and Coventry Holy Trinity (incl. Radford), Coventry St Michael, Wyken. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Coventry, Huntingdonshire, Christchurch, Middlesbrough and Havering. 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 Mitcham Surrey
2 London parishes London 1
3 London parishes London 3
4 St George the Martyr London (South Districts)
5 Coventry Holy Trinity (incl. Radford), Coventry St Michael, Wyken Warwickshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Coventry 036 Coventry
2 Huntingdonshire 021 Huntingdonshire
3 Christchurch 001 Christchurch
4 Middlesbrough 010 Middlesbrough
5 Havering 025 Havering

Forenames

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First names often paired with Angliss

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Angliss

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

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Ageing Communities

Nationally, the Angliss surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ageing Communities, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Angliss 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 residents are of normal retirement age or above and live in communal establishments, and there are few dependent children. The dominant property type is a mix of retirement flats and detached houses. Those in work are likely to be employed in managerial and professional occupations, and many residents are educated to degree level. Levels of owner occupation are high, but the private rental sector is also present. Rural locations predominate.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

London Fringe

Within London, Angliss is most associated with areas classed as London Fringe, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. 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

Predominantly located in neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Greater London, residents of these neighbourhoods typically have their highest qualifications below degree (Level 4) level, with those still in work engaged in skilled trades and occupations in distribution, hotels and restaurants. There is low ethnic diversity in these neighbourhoods and high levels of Christian religious affiliation. Detached or terraced houses predominate, often with spare rooms.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Angliss 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

Angliss falls in decile 7 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Angliss is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 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 Angliss, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Angliss

The surname Angliss originated in England during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "Angle" and "isse," which together meant "English" or "of the Angles." The Angles were a Germanic tribe that settled in parts of England, particularly the eastern regions, after the Romans left in the 5th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Angliss can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholders in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions an individual named Aenglis, which is likely an early spelling variation of Angliss.

In the 13th century, records from the county of Norfolk mention a place called Anglisseye, which may have been named after an individual with the surname Angliss or a variation thereof. This place name could have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

One notable figure with the surname Angliss was Sir John Angliss, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in the 16th century. He was born around 1520 in Wiltshire and became a prominent figure in the wool trade, amassing a considerable fortune.

Another individual of note was Robert Angliss, a clergyman who lived in the 17th century. He was born in 1625 in Oxfordshire and served as the vicar of St. Mary's Church in Warwick from 1669 until his death in 1697.

In the 18th century, there was a family of Angliss farmers who owned land near the village of Steeple Ashton in Wiltshire. The family patriarch, William Angliss, was born in 1712 and passed down the family farm to his son, also named William, who was born in 1745.

A prominent figure in the 19th century was Sir Frederick Angliss, a successful businessman and philanthropist. He was born in 1839 in Norfolk and made his fortune in the textile industry. He was knighted in 1885 for his charitable contributions and support of various social causes.

Another notable individual was Elizabeth Angliss, an author and educator who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She was born in 1865 in Yorkshire and wrote several books on children's education and moral instruction.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Angliss families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Angliss 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. Middlesex leads with 58 Angliss' recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.19x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 58 4.19x
Surrey 14 2.07x
Nottinghamshire 12 6.43x
Warwickshire 12 3.44x
Kent 9 1.90x
Oxfordshire 8 9.35x
Lancashire 7 0.43x
Berkshire 5 4.81x
Hampshire 5 1.76x
Sussex 4 1.71x
Yorkshire 4 0.29x
Essex 2 0.73x
Hertfordshire 1 1.05x
Suffolk 1 0.59x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Limehouse London in Middlesex leads with 12 Angliss' recorded in 1881 and an index of 78.95x.

Place Total Index
Limehouse London 12 78.95x
Mansfield 12 185.76x
Hawkhurst 9 612.24x
Kensington London 9 11.69x
Caversham 8 467.84x
Coventry Holy Trinity 8 76.70x
Hackney London 8 10.30x
Mitcham 7 163.93x
Poplar London 7 26.78x
Hammersmith London 5 14.65x
Southwark St George Martyr 5 17.94x
St Pancras London 5 4.48x
Church 4 172.41x
Coventry St Michael 4 35.65x
Hastings St Mary 4 68.85x
Hook 4 132.45x
Oswaldtwistle 3 51.64x
Reading St Giles 3 29.41x
St John Winchester 3 500.00x
St Sepulchre London 3 147.78x
Bethnal Green London 2 3.32x
Clerkenwell London 2 6.12x
St Giles In Fields London 2 29.46x
St Maurice Winchester 2 169.49x
Walthamstow 2 20.33x
Chelsea London 1 2.40x
Cookham 1 30.86x
Lambeth 1 0.83x
Shoreditch London 1 1.67x
St Anne Soho London 1 12.64x
Stow Upland 1 181.82x
Tilehurst 1 47.62x
Watford 1 13.51x
Weybridge 1 68.97x

Top female names

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

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 9
Henry 8
John 6
Thomas 6
James 5
George 4
Samuel 4
Albert 3
Charles 3
Arthur 2
Joseph 2
Richard 2
Austin 1
Benjamin 1
Edward 1
Enoch 1
Ernest 1
Francis 1
Frank 1
Geo.Wm. 1
Herbert 1
Jas.Thos. 1
Tom 1
Walter 1

FAQ

Angliss surname: questions and answers

How common was the Angliss surname in 1881?

In 1881, 142 people were recorded with the Angliss surname. That placed it at #16,012 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Angliss surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 237 in 2016. That gives Angliss a modern rank of #17,418.

What does the Angliss surname mean?

A surname derived from the Old French word "angleis" meaning English or from England.

What does the Angliss map show?

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