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UK surname

Cadogan

A surname derived from the Welsh "cadawgon" meaning "battle chief" or "warrior leader".

In the 1881 census there were 214 people recorded with the Cadogan surname, ranking it #12,284 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 696, ranked #7,738, up from #12,284 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos), St Mary and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Forest of Dean, Pembrokeshire and Bridgend.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Cadogan is 739 in 2000. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 225.2%.

1881 census count

214

Ranked #12,284

Modern count

696

2016, ranked #7,738

Peak year

2000

739 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Cadogan had 214 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #12,284 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 696 in 2016, ranked #7,738.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 278 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Cadogan surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Cadogan surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Cadogan 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 122 #14,966
1861 historical 145 #15,715
1881 historical 214 #12,284
1891 historical 226 #13,668
1901 historical 256 #12,934
1911 historical 278 #12,038
1997 modern 720 #7,082
1998 modern 737 #7,200
1999 modern 728 #7,302
2000 modern 739 #7,190
2001 modern 722 #7,182
2002 modern 730 #7,255
2003 modern 708 #7,309
2004 modern 687 #7,509
2005 modern 700 #7,344
2006 modern 698 #7,366
2007 modern 704 #7,393
2008 modern 697 #7,512
2009 modern 728 #7,407
2010 modern 719 #7,619
2011 modern 720 #7,530
2012 modern 707 #7,550
2013 modern 709 #7,653
2014 modern 717 #7,635
2015 modern 709 #7,646
2016 modern 696 #7,738

Geography

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Where Cadogans are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos), St Mary, London parishes, Cosheston and Roath. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Forest of Dean, Pembrokeshire, Bridgend, Rhondda Cynon Taf and South Kesteven. 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 Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos) Glamorganshire
2 St Mary Pembrokeshire
3 London parishes London 3
4 Cosheston Pembrokeshire
5 Roath Glamorganshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Forest of Dean 005 Forest of Dean
2 Pembrokeshire 014 Pembrokeshire
3 Bridgend 011 Bridgend
4 Rhondda Cynon Taf 012 Rhondda Cynon Taf
5 South Kesteven 015 South Kesteven

Forenames

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First names often paired with Cadogan

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Cadogan

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

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Cadogan surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Cadogan 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 often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Cadogan is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Cadogan 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

Cadogan falls in decile 4 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 Cadogan 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Cadogan

The surname Cadogan originates from Wales, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Welsh words "cad" meaning battle and "ogion" meaning warriors or heroes, suggesting a connection to military or warlike ancestors.

One of the earliest recorded references to the Cadogan name can be found in the records of the Glamorgan County, where a family bearing this surname held lands and properties in the 16th and 17th centuries. The name is also linked to the historic manor of Cadoxton-juxta-Neath in Glamorgan, which was once owned by a branch of the Cadogan family.

In the late 17th century, Henry Cadogan (1663-1726) was a prominent figure, serving as a British Army officer and diplomat. He played a significant role in the War of the Spanish Succession and was later appointed as the Governor of the Isle of Wight.

Another notable bearer of the Cadogan name was William Cadogan (1601-1679), a Welsh clergyman and a staunch supporter of the Parliamentarian cause during the English Civil War. He served as the Rector of Llangynwyd in Glamorgan and was known for his religious writings.

During the 18th century, the Cadogan family gained significant prominence and wealth through their landholdings in London's affluent Chelsea area. Charles Cadogan (1728-1807) was a prominent figure in this era, serving as the Lord Lieutenant of Pembrokeshire and holding various other influential positions.

In the realm of literature, George Cadogan (1830-1915) was a notable Victorian-era poet and author, known for his works such as "The Footsteps of the Creator" and "The Land of the Midnight Sun."

Throughout history, the Cadogan surname has been associated with various influential figures, from military leaders and clergymen to landowners and authors, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have borne this name.

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1881 census detail

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Cadogan families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Cadogan 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. Glamorgan leads with 57 Cadogans recorded in 1881 and an index of 15.61x.

County Total Index
Glamorgan 57 15.61x
Pembrokeshire 44 66.02x
Middlesex 32 1.53x
Hampshire 15 3.49x
Monmouthshire 15 9.89x
Gloucestershire 10 2.43x
Lancashire 8 0.32x
Northumberland 7 2.24x
Cheshire 5 1.08x
Surrey 5 0.49x
Angus 4 2.06x
Kent 3 0.42x
Norfolk 3 0.93x
Berkshire 2 1.27x
Leicestershire 2 0.86x
Caithness 1 3.48x
Carmarthenshire 1 1.13x
Royal Navy 1 4.00x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Roath in Glamorgan leads with 21 Cadogans recorded in 1881 and an index of 126.58x.

Place Total Index
Roath 21 126.58x
Cosheston 20 4878.05x
Nash 9 12857.14x
Newport 9 124.48x
Awre 8 941.18x
Cardiff St John 8 67.06x
Cwmdu 8 179.78x
Narberth North 8 672.27x
Tottenham 8 23.95x
High Low South Brinkburn 7 5000.00x
Portsea 7 8.31x
Ystradyfodwg 7 21.85x
Clase 6 44.18x
Llandaff 6 49.38x
St George Hanover Square 6 16.24x
Chelsea London 5 7.91x
Poulton Cum Seacombe 5 93.99x
Llangwm Ucha 4 1818.18x
Manchester 4 3.57x
Pembroke St Mary 4 46.62x
Dundee 3 4.14x
Hingham 3 267.86x
Hornsey 3 11.31x
Spotland 3 10.84x
Aldershot 2 13.89x
Enfield 2 14.53x
Freshwater 2 102.04x
Lambeth 2 1.09x
Melton Mowbray 2 47.85x
Mile End Old Town London 2 4.48x
Westminster St John 2 7.83x
Alverstoke 1 6.43x
Bedwellty 1 3.74x
Bristol St James In 1 16.53x
Cheltenham 1 3.15x
Farnborough 1 22.17x
Halkirk 1 51.55x
Hordle 1 133.33x
Islington London 1 0.49x
Kensington London 1 0.86x
Kingston On Thames 1 4.07x
Lamphey 1 454.55x
Llandenny 1 384.62x
Llangathen 1 161.29x
Llanilterne 1 1250.00x
Margate St John Baptist 1 7.63x
Milton In Gravesend 1 9.32x
Newington 1 1.29x
Pembroke St Michael 1 103.09x
Portsmouth 1 10.10x
Reading St Giles 1 6.48x
Richmond 1 6.98x
Royal Navy 1 4.68x
Shrivenham 1 128.21x
St Giles In Fields London 1 9.72x
St Pancras London 1 0.59x
St Vigeans 1 9.53x
Tenby St Mary In 1 29.50x
West Derby 1 1.37x
Woolwich 1 3.78x

Top female names

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

FAQ

Cadogan surname: questions and answers

How common was the Cadogan surname in 1881?

In 1881, 214 people were recorded with the Cadogan surname. That placed it at #12,284 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Cadogan surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 696 in 2016. That gives Cadogan a modern rank of #7,738.

What does the Cadogan surname mean?

A surname derived from the Welsh "cadawgon" meaning "battle chief" or "warrior leader".

What does the Cadogan map show?

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