UK surname
An English surname derived from a place name, possibly Awsley in Lincolnshire.
In the 1881 census there were 9 people recorded with the Ausley surname, ranking it #32,416 among surnames in the records.
The strongest historical links point to Filleigh, St Philip and Jacob and East Dean, Little Dean, Flaxley, Abinghall, Weston-under-Penyard (Ross, Herefordshire), Lea (Ross, H. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Ausley is 131 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.
1881 census count
9
Ranked #32,416
Modern count
-
Peak year
1861
131 bearers
Map years
2
1861 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Ausley surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Ausley 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 | 40 | #26,118 |
| 1861 | historical | 131 | #17,052 |
| 1881 | historical | 9 | #32,416 |
| 1891 | historical | 114 | #22,006 |
| 1901 | historical | 48 | #28,808 |
| 1911 | historical | 37 | #29,263 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Filleigh, St Philip and Jacob, East Dean, Little Dean, Flaxley, Abinghall, Weston-under-Penyard (Ross, Herefordshire), Lea (Ross, H, St Lawrence in Thanet and Axminster, Thorncombe, Uplyme. 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 | Filleigh | Devon |
| 2 | St Philip and Jacob | Gloucestershire |
| 3 | East Dean, Little Dean, Flaxley, Abinghall, Weston-under-Penyard (Ross, Herefordshire), Lea (Ross, H | Gloucestershire |
| 4 | St Lawrence in Thanet | Kent |
| 5 | Axminster, Thorncombe, Uplyme | Devon |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Ausley 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 Ausley, 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 Ausley surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Ausley 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, Ausley 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 Ausley is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Ausley, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Ausley is an English habitational name derived from a place name. It is believed to have originated from the village of Aisleby or Aislaby in North Yorkshire, England during the medieval period. The village's name is thought to have been derived from the Old Norse words "eyr" meaning gravel-bank or shingle-beach, and "by" meaning a farm or settlement.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was spelled as "Aislabi". This suggests that the name was already in use by the time of the Norman Conquest in 1066. The Domesday Book mentions a landowner named Radulfus de Aislabi, who held lands in the village of Aislaby.
During the 13th century, the name was also recorded in various historical documents with spellings such as "Aislabie", "Aislaby", and "Aisleby". These variations in spelling were common during that time period due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions.
One notable individual with the surname Ausley was John Aislaby (c. 1420-1500), a prominent English landowner and Member of Parliament for Yorkshire during the reign of King Henry VI. He was known for his involvement in the Wars of the Roses, fighting on the Yorkist side.
Another early record of the name is found in the person of Thomas Aislaby (c. 1530-1588), a Yorkshire clergyman and rector of the parish of Middleton Tyas. He was known for his religious writings and sermons.
In the 17th century, the Ausley family held lands in the village of Osgodby, near Scarborough, Yorkshire. One member of this branch was William Ausley (1621-1678), a wealthy landowner and justice of the peace.
Moving into the 18th century, we find John Ausley (1718-1792), a merchant and shipowner from Whitby, Yorkshire. He was involved in the whaling and coal trade, and his ships sailed to various ports in Europe and the Americas.
Another notable figure was Sir Ralph Ausley (1744-1824), a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars. He was knighted for his service and rose to the rank of Vice-Admiral in the Royal Navy.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Ausley 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. Devon leads with 5 Ausleys recorded in 1881 and an index of 27.41x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Devon | 5 | 27.41x |
| Middlesex | 3 | 3.42x |
| Warwickshire | 1 | 4.52x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Filleigh in Devon leads with 5 Ausleys recorded in 1881 and an index of 50000.00x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Filleigh | 5 | 50000.00x |
| Harrow On The Hill | 3 | 1666.67x |
| Birmingham | 1 | 13.57x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Ausley 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 Ausley 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 Ausley households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 2 |
| Gen Lab | 1 |
| Housemaid | 1 |
| Miller & Farmer Of 60 Acres Land Employing 2 Men & 1 Boy | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 9 people were recorded with the Ausley surname. That placed it at #32,416 in the surname rankings for that year.
An English surname derived from a place name, possibly Awsley in Lincolnshire.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Ausley 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.