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UK surname

Auyeung

A Cantonese surname deriving from the village name Auyeung in Guangdong, China.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Neath Port Talbot, North Norfolk and Bury.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Auyeung is 156 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

156

2016, ranked #23,098

Peak year

2016

156 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 156 in 2016, ranked #23,098.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Suburban Professionals.

Auyeung surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Auyeung surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Auyeung 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
1997 modern 94 #27,781
1998 modern 104 #26,981
1999 modern 110 #26,315
2000 modern 114 #25,717
2001 modern 124 #24,114
2002 modern 131 #23,793
2003 modern 126 #24,146
2004 modern 127 #24,224
2005 modern 130 #23,848
2006 modern 134 #23,590
2007 modern 151 #22,120
2008 modern 140 #23,511
2009 modern 138 #24,276
2010 modern 152 #23,282
2011 modern 153 #22,996
2012 modern 151 #23,166
2013 modern 150 #23,653
2014 modern 152 #23,631
2015 modern 154 #23,306
2016 modern 156 #23,098

Geography

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Where Auyeungs are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Neath Port Talbot, North Norfolk, Bury and Swansea. 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 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Neath Port Talbot 017 Neath Port Talbot
2 North Norfolk 003 North Norfolk
3 Bury 026 Bury
4 Swansea 022 Swansea
5 Swansea 025 Swansea

Forenames

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First names often paired with Auyeung

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Auyeung

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

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Suburban Professionals

Nationally, the Auyeung surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Suburban Professionals, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Auyeung household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Employment in this Group is typically in managerial and professional occupations, and education to degree level is common. Residents are typically of working age, many of whom identify with an Indian ethnicity. Households are unlikely to be of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities, and English is not the main language used in some households. This Group is found on the outskirts of most conurbations as well as in the suburbs of some free-standing towns.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Central Connected Professionals and Managers

Group

Senior Professionals

Within London, Auyeung is most associated with areas classed as Senior Professionals, part of Central Connected Professionals and Managers. 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

These very central neighbourhoods house residents whose ages are more skewed towards older age cohorts than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Few households have young children. Rates of illness are low. Indian ethnicity is rare compared to the Supergroup mean. Property under occupation is more common, despite the centrality of neighbourhoods, and more residents live in communal establishments than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Adult residents of these neighbourhoods are typically aged 25 to 44, working full-time in professional, managerial or associate professional occupations. There are few families with dependent children. The predominantly Inner London neighbourhoods have an international character, including many residents born elsewhere in Europe alongside high numbers of individuals identifying as of Chinese ethnicity. Many individuals are never married, childless and/or living alone. Above average numbers of individuals, likely to be full-time students, live in communal establishments. Elsewhere, privately rented flats are the dominant housing type. Residents of these areas are well-qualified, with a significant number holding Level 4 or above qualifications. There is a correspondingly high level of individuals employed full-time in professional, managerial and associated professional or technical occupations. Employing industries are financial, real estate, professional, administration, and, to a lesser degree, transport and communications. Unemployment is uncommon.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Auyeung 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Auyeung falls in decile 10 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.

10
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Auyeung 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Asian - Chinese

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

Meaning and origin of Auyeung

The surname AUYEUNG originated in the southern regions of China, particularly in the Guangdong and Guangxi provinces. Its roots can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE), when it was a variation of the Chinese surname 歐陽 (Ou Yang).

During the Song Dynasty (960-1279 CE), the surname AUYEUNG began to appear in historical records and documents, often associated with scholars and officials from the region. One notable figure was Ou Yang Xiu (1007-1072 CE), a renowned philosopher, historian, and statesman known for his literary works and contributions to the New Book of Tang.

As the centuries passed, the surname AUYEUNG underwent various spelling variations, including Au Yeung, Ow Yeung, and Aw Yeung, reflecting the diverse dialects and regional influences within China. These variations were often influenced by the local dialects and romanization systems used by different communities.

In the 19th century, records show several individuals bearing the AUYEUNG surname who made significant contributions to their respective fields. One such figure was Au Yeung Cheuk-Hing (1838-1914), a prominent educator and philanthropist from Guangdong who founded the renowned Au Yeung Academy in Hong Kong.

Another notable AUYEUNG was Au Yeung Pun (1846-1923), a respected physician and scholar who authored several influential works on traditional Chinese medicine and was widely recognized for his expertise in the field.

As Chinese communities began to migrate and settle in various parts of the world, the AUYEUNG surname accompanied them. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, individuals bearing this surname could be found in countries like Malaysia, Singapore, and the United States.

One such individual was Au Yeung Lan (1875-1945), a prominent Malaysian businessman and community leader who played a significant role in the development of the Chinese community in Kuala Lumpur.

Additionally, Au Yeung Wing-Cheung (1901-1978), a Hong Kong-born civil engineer, made significant contributions to the construction of several notable landmarks in Singapore, including the iconic Causeway Bridge connecting the island to mainland Malaysia.

While the AUYEUNG surname may have evolved and dispersed across different regions, its origins remain deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of southern China, where it emerged as a respected and influential family name.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Auyeung surname: questions and answers

How common is the Auyeung surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 156 in 2016. That gives Auyeung a modern rank of #23,098.

What does the Auyeung surname mean?

A Cantonese surname deriving from the village name Auyeung in Guangdong, China.

What does the Auyeung map show?

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