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UK surname

Baddeley

From the Old English words for a shelter or building made of branches or sticks.

In the 1881 census there were 663 people recorded with the Baddeley surname, ranking it #5,426 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 1,569, ranked #3,951, up from #5,426 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Biddulph, Norton-in-the-Moors and Stockport. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stoke-on-Trent.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Baddeley is 1,609 in 2000. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 136.7%.

1881 census count

663

Ranked #5,426

Modern count

1,569

2016, ranked #3,951

Peak year

2000

1,609 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Baddeley had 663 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #5,426 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 1,569 in 2016, ranked #3,951.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1,404 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Small Town Suburbia.

Baddeley surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Baddeley surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Baddeley 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 488 #5,116
1861 historical 470 #5,522
1881 historical 663 #5,426
1891 historical 782 #5,134
1901 historical 1,133 #4,282
1911 historical 1,404 #3,438
1997 modern 1,079 #5,162
1998 modern 1,582 #3,872
1999 modern 1,593 #3,890
2000 modern 1,609 #3,835
2001 modern 1,568 #3,852
2002 modern 1,591 #3,877
2003 modern 1,564 #3,851
2004 modern 1,565 #3,855
2005 modern 1,520 #3,912
2006 modern 1,535 #3,879
2007 modern 1,542 #3,893
2008 modern 1,555 #3,891
2009 modern 1,543 #4,011
2010 modern 1,558 #4,058
2011 modern 1,578 #3,961
2012 modern 1,560 #3,934
2013 modern 1,602 #3,912
2014 modern 1,581 #3,977
2015 modern 1,569 #3,963
2016 modern 1,569 #3,951

Geography

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Where Baddeleys are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Biddulph, Norton-in-the-Moors, Stockport, Wolstanton and Burslem. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stoke-on-Trent. 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 Biddulph Cheshire
2 Norton-in-the-Moors Staffordshire
3 Stockport Cheshire
4 Wolstanton Staffordshire
5 Burslem Staffordshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Newcastle-under-Lyme 010 Newcastle-under-Lyme
2 Stoke-on-Trent 017 Stoke-on-Trent
3 Stoke-on-Trent 001 Stoke-on-Trent
4 Newcastle-under-Lyme 014 Newcastle-under-Lyme
5 Stoke-on-Trent 007 Stoke-on-Trent

Forenames

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First names often paired with Baddeley

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Baddeley

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

Retired Professionals

Group

Small Town Suburbia

Nationally, the Baddeley surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Small Town Suburbia, within Retired Professionals. This does not mean every Baddeley household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group is predominantly comprised of married couples with no resident dependent children, living in areas characterised neither by under-occupancy nor overcrowding throughout the UK in or adjacent to small towns. White ethnic groups and affiliation with Christianity predominates. Housing tends to be predominantly semi-detached or detached and workers are employed principally in managerial and professional occupations, with semi-skilled occupations also in evidence. These areas of the Supergroup are of higher population density.

Wider pattern

Typically married but no longer with resident dependent children, these well-educated households either remain working in their managerial, professional, administrative or other skilled occupations, or are retired from them – the modal individual age is beyond normal retirement age. Underoccupied detached and semi-detached properties predominate, and unpaid care is more prevalent than reported disability. The prevalence of this Supergroup outside most urban conurbations indicates that rural lifestyles prevail, typically sustained by using two or more cars per household.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Baddeley is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Baddeley is most concentrated in decile 3 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy 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

Baddeley falls in decile 6 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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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Baddeley 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Baddeley

The surname Baddeley has its origins in England, tracing back to the medieval period. It is a locational surname, derived from the place name Baddeley or Baddiley, which refers to several locations in Cheshire and Staffordshire. The name is believed to have evolved from the Old English words "badde," meaning hermit or hawker, and "leah," meaning a woodland clearing or meadow.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Baddeley can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Baddeleia." This reference suggests that the name was already established in the region by the late 11th century.

During the 13th century, variations of the surname began to appear in historical records, such as "Badeley," "Badelegh," and "Baddeley." These spellings reflect the evolution of the name over time and the influence of regional dialects.

Notable individuals with the surname Baddeley include:

1. Robert Baddeley (c. 1733 - 1794), an English actor and comedian who performed at the Drury Lane Theatre in London. 2. St. John Baddeley (1808 - 1881), a British lawyer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Salisbury. 3. Cuthbert Baddeley (1907 - 1986), a British actor known for his roles in films such as "The Importance of Being Earnest" (1952) and "The Prisoner" (1967). 4. Angela Baddeley (1904 - 1976), an English actress best remembered for her role as Mrs. Bridges in the TV series "Upstairs, Downstairs." 5. Richard Baddeley (1633 - 1690), an English clergyman and author who wrote works on theology and philosophy.

The name Baddeley has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Baddeley Green, Baddeley Edge, and Baddeley Hay, all located in the county of Staffordshire.

Throughout its history, the surname Baddeley has maintained a strong connection to its English roots, reflecting the rich heritage and linguistic diversity of the region from which it originated.

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1881 census detail

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Baddeley families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Baddeley 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. Staffordshire leads with 318 Baddeleys recorded in 1881 and an index of 14.57x.

County Total Index
Staffordshire 318 14.57x
Cheshire 83 5.81x
Lancashire 56 0.73x
Middlesex 44 0.68x
Warwickshire 26 1.59x
Kent 23 1.04x
Surrey 21 0.67x
Shropshire 20 3.58x
Devon 17 1.26x
Essex 16 1.25x
Yorkshire 9 0.14x
Worcestershire 8 0.95x
Sussex 7 0.64x
Monmouthshire 5 1.07x
Lincolnshire 4 0.39x
Gloucestershire 2 0.16x
Cumberland 1 0.18x
Derbyshire 1 0.10x
Glamorgan 1 0.09x
Leicestershire 1 0.14x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Stoke Upon Trent in Staffordshire leads with 85 Baddeleys recorded in 1881 and an index of 36.72x.

Place Total Index
Stoke Upon Trent 85 36.72x
Biddulph 51 413.96x
Burslem 41 65.56x
Norton In Moors 35 302.77x
Wolstanton 32 48.27x
Hackney London 22 6.07x
Werneth 22 492.17x
Leek Lowe 17 58.52x
Bromley 16 47.58x
Croydon 14 8.00x
Birmingham 12 2.21x
Brixham 12 76.92x
Smallthorne 12 148.15x
Islington London 10 1.60x
Newhall In Nantwich 10 632.91x
West Derby 10 4.45x
Windle 9 20.84x
Aston 8 1.78x
Hyde 8 18.99x
Leyton 8 36.38x
Congleton 7 28.37x
Newport 7 103.86x
West Ham 7 2.48x
Audley Talk O Th Hill 6 152.67x
Chilvers Coton 6 89.42x
Hulme 6 3.74x
Newcastle Under Lyme 6 15.53x
Odd Rode 6 84.87x
Ashton Under Lyne 5 2.98x
Kings Norton 5 6.60x
Paddington London 5 2.10x
Shrewsbury St Mary 5 22.68x
St Woollos 5 9.58x
Stone 5 17.91x
Walsall Foreign 5 4.43x
Wolstanton Knutton 5 37.51x
Alsager 4 112.68x
Cheadle 4 14.67x
Chorley In Macclesfield 4 91.95x
Dodcott Cum Wilkesley 4 273.97x
Gorton 4 5.54x
Hampstead London 4 3.97x
Hove 4 8.36x
Lancaster 4 8.76x
Lewisham 4 3.40x
Macclesfield 4 6.30x
Tiverton 4 17.25x
Toxteth Park 4 1.54x
Broughton In Salford 3 4.28x
Eastbourne 3 5.98x
Egham 3 15.50x
Harpurhey 3 28.17x
Lambeth 3 0.53x
Normanton 3 15.58x
Preston 3 1.46x
Rushton James 3 508.47x
Wellington 3 9.55x
Woore 3 202.70x
Yardley 3 13.88x
Audley 2 9.26x
Bosley 2 224.72x
Boston 2 6.38x
Brewood 2 31.80x
Castle Church 2 15.24x
Church Lawton 2 109.29x
Cotton 2 2000.00x
Fleet 2 67.80x
Halifax 2 2.13x
Moreton In Marsh 2 62.89x
Oldham 2 0.81x
Rushton Spencer 2 266.67x
St Marylebone London 2 0.58x
Stanley Cum Wrenthorpe 2 6.72x
Tettenhall 2 14.98x
Cadeleigh 1 188.68x
Clerkenwell London 1 0.66x
Liscard 1 3.89x
Pontesbury 1 14.71x
Trentham 1 5.39x
Woking 1 5.27x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 43
Elizabeth 23
Sarah 21
Ann 16
Hannah 15
Annie 12
Emma 12
Eliza 11
Emily 8
Margaret 8
Martha 8
Jane 7
Alice 6
Ellen 6
Anne 5
Harriet 5
Ruth 5
Ada 4
Charlotte 4
Florence 4
Lucy 4
Amelia 3
Blanche 3
Clara 3
Edith 3
Ethel 3
Lizzie 3
Louisa 3
Selina 3
Agnes 2
Amy 2
Caroline 2
Eva 2
Eve 2
Evelyn 2
Fanny 2
Gertrude 2
Harriett 2
Ida 2
Jessie 2
Kate 2
Sophia 2
Betty 1
Edna 1
Elena 1
Eliz. 1
Elizth. 1
Elizza 1
Hanh. 1
Teresa 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 37
John 28
James 25
Henry 20
Thomas 20
Joseph 14
George 13
Frederick 12
Alfred 11
Arthur 10
Edward 9
Samuel 9
Charles 7
Enoch 7
Richard 5
Walter 5
Albert 4
Frank 4
Herbert 4
Ernest 3
Francis 3
Noah 3
Thos. 3
Wm. 3
Aaron 2
Enock 2
Geo. 2
Harry 2
Hugh 2
Jabez 2
Levi 2
Ralph 2
Robert 2
Rupert 2
Titus 2
Adam 1
Allen 1
Danl. 1
Douglas 1
Ebenezer 1
Edgar 1
Felicitas 1
Fiddler 1
Frances 1
Fraser 1
Geoe. 1
Jesse 1
Jno. 1
Joe 1
Jonathan 1

FAQ

Baddeley surname: questions and answers

How common was the Baddeley surname in 1881?

In 1881, 663 people were recorded with the Baddeley surname. That placed it at #5,426 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Baddeley surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 1,569 in 2016. That gives Baddeley a modern rank of #3,951.

What does the Baddeley surname mean?

From the Old English words for a shelter or building made of branches or sticks.

What does the Baddeley map show?

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