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UK surname

Annesley

A surname derived from a place name in Nottinghamshire, England.

In the 1881 census there were 110 people recorded with the Annesley surname, ranking it #18,695 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 189, ranked #20,334, down from #18,695 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Manchester and Liverpool. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Knowsley, Wirral and Halton.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Annesley is 214 in 1999. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 71.8%.

1881 census count

110

Ranked #18,695

Modern count

189

2016, ranked #20,334

Peak year

1999

214 bearers

Map years

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1861 to 2016

Key insights

  • Annesley had 110 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #18,695 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 189 in 2016, ranked #20,334.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 187 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Annesley surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Annesley surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Annesley 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 67 #21,440
1861 historical 112 #19,279
1881 historical 110 #18,695
1891 historical 187 #15,679
1901 historical 186 #15,839
1911 historical 180 #15,961
1997 modern 201 #17,564
1998 modern 207 #17,749
1999 modern 214 #17,494
2000 modern 213 #17,503
2001 modern 201 #17,885
2002 modern 193 #18,713
2003 modern 206 #17,799
2004 modern 196 #18,438
2005 modern 184 #19,117
2006 modern 183 #19,326
2007 modern 185 #19,402
2008 modern 186 #19,524
2009 modern 184 #20,079
2010 modern 204 #19,200
2011 modern 200 #19,280
2012 modern 195 #19,540
2013 modern 197 #19,725
2014 modern 194 #20,097
2015 modern 192 #20,138
2016 modern 189 #20,334

Geography

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Where Annesleys are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Manchester, Liverpool and Cheltenham. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Knowsley, Wirral, Halton, Wycombe and Winchester. 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 London parishes London 1
2 London parishes London 3
3 Manchester Lancashire
4 Liverpool Lancashire
5 Cheltenham Gloucestershire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Knowsley 015 Knowsley
2 Wirral 036 Wirral
3 Halton 014 Halton
4 Wycombe 002 Wycombe
5 Winchester 003 Winchester

Forenames

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First names often paired with Annesley

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Annesley

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Annesley, 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 Annesley surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ageing Communities, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Annesley 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

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Annesley 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

Annesley 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

Annesley falls in decile 8 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less 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 Annesley 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 - British

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

Meaning and origin of Annesley

The surname Annesley originates from England and dates back to the 11th century. It is derived from the Old English words "annan" meaning "valley" and "leah" meaning "meadow" or "clearing". The name likely referred to a valley or meadow where those who initially bore the name lived or owned land.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Annesley can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive record of landowners and properties commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name is spelled "Annesleie" in this document, reflecting the Old English roots and early spelling variations.

In the 12th century, the Annesley family held lands in Nottinghamshire, England, and the name became closely associated with the village of Annesley Woodhouse in that county. The earliest known bearer of the name was William de Annesley, who was recorded as a landowner in Nottinghamshire in 1166.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, members of the Annesley family played prominent roles in English history. Sir John Annesley (1293-1364) served as a knight and fought in the Scottish Wars of Independence under King Edward III. His son, Sir Hugh Annesley (1330-1399), was also a distinguished knight and served as a member of the King's Council.

The Annesley name gained further prominence in the 16th century with Sir Francis Annesley (1585-1660), who was a member of the English Parliament and a supporter of the Parliamentarian cause during the English Civil War. His son, Arthur Annesley (1614-1686), was a prominent statesman and served as the Earl of Anglesey.

Another notable figure was Samuel Annesley (1620-1696), an English Puritan minister who was ejected from his church during the Great Ejection of 1662 for not conforming to the Church of England. He later became a leading figure among the Nonconformists.

In the 18th century, Arthur Annesley (1687-1773) was a British politician and served as the 5th Earl of Anglesey. He was also a prominent landowner and held significant estates in Ireland.

The Annesley surname has been carried by many other individuals throughout history, including authors, military officers, and politicians, reflecting its long-standing presence and connections to English society and nobility.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Annesley families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Annesley 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 24 Annesleys recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.22x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 24 2.22x
Kent 20 5.41x
Surrey 12 2.27x
Gloucestershire 11 5.18x
Essex 8 3.74x
Hampshire 8 3.61x
Wiltshire 6 6.27x
Sussex 4 2.19x
Cheshire 3 1.26x
Somerset 3 1.72x
Hertfordshire 2 2.68x
Lanarkshire 2 0.57x
Lancashire 2 0.16x
Yorkshire 2 0.19x
Buckinghamshire 1 1.53x
Channel Islands 1 3.12x
Derbyshire 1 0.59x
Devon 1 0.44x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Kensington London in Middlesex leads with 11 Annesleys recorded in 1881 and an index of 18.28x.

Place Total Index
Kensington London 11 18.28x
Lee 10 186.57x
South Weald 8 437.16x
Camberwell 7 10.12x
Cheltenham 6 36.63x
Greenwich 6 34.80x
Clifford Chambers 5 3571.43x
Bradford On Avon 4 130.29x
Abbots Leigh 3 2142.86x
Birkenhead 3 15.75x
Croydon 3 10.25x
Portsea 3 6.90x
St George Hanover Square 3 15.72x
St Marylebone London 3 5.19x
Aldborough In Great 2 1052.63x
Eversley 2 800.00x
Glasgow 2 3.22x
Hornsey 2 14.61x
Lambeth 2 2.12x
Marlborough 2 1250.00x
Ramsgate 2 33.17x
South Bersted 2 129.03x
St Michael Winchester 2 444.44x
St Pancras London 2 2.29x
Worthing 2 1000.00x
Aldenham 1 147.06x
Beckenham 1 20.70x
Bethnal Green London 1 2.13x
Derby St Werburgh 1 10.21x
Eton 1 67.57x
Harrow On The Hill 1 46.30x
Holdenhurst 1 17.18x
Salford 1 2.65x
St Albans 1 65.36x
St Peter Port 1 16.86x
Stoke Damerel 1 6.34x
Tonbridge 1 7.51x
Toxteth Park 1 2.30x
Twickenham 1 21.55x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Arthur 9
William 8
Francis 3
George 2
John 2
Reginald 2
Alfred 1
Algernon 1
Campbell 1
Edward 1
Edwin 1
Henry 1
Hugh 1
J. 1
James 1
Marcus 1
Philip 1
Robert 1
Samuel 1
Sayers 1
Wm. 1
Wm.C.B. 1
Wm.G. 1

FAQ

Annesley surname: questions and answers

How common was the Annesley surname in 1881?

In 1881, 110 people were recorded with the Annesley surname. That placed it at #18,695 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Annesley surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 189 in 2016. That gives Annesley a modern rank of #20,334.

What does the Annesley surname mean?

A surname derived from a place name in Nottinghamshire, England.

What does the Annesley map show?

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