UK surname
A surname derived from the Hebrew term for "vineyard" or "orchard".
In the 1881 census there were 67 people recorded with the Carmell surname, ranking it #24,104 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 19, ranked #36,760, down from #24,104 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to St Leonard Shoreditch, Walton-on-the-Hill and Cheltenham. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Carmell is 100 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 71.6%.
1881 census count
67
Ranked #24,104
Modern count
19
2016, ranked #36,760
Peak year
1891
100 bearers
Map years
1
1891 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Carmell surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Carmell 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 | 30 | #27,891 |
| 1861 | historical | 89 | #22,419 |
| 1881 | historical | 67 | #24,104 |
| 1891 | historical | 100 | #24,045 |
| 1901 | historical | 36 | #30,099 |
| 1911 | historical | 49 | #27,894 |
| 1997 | modern | 24 | #35,376 |
| 1998 | modern | 25 | #35,365 |
| 1999 | modern | 24 | #35,514 |
| 2000 | modern | 24 | #35,498 |
| 2001 | modern | 23 | #35,451 |
| 2002 | modern | 20 | #35,894 |
| 2003 | modern | 19 | #36,011 |
| 2004 | modern | 20 | #36,053 |
| 2005 | modern | 17 | #36,407 |
| 2006 | modern | 16 | #36,601 |
| 2007 | modern | 16 | #36,714 |
| 2008 | modern | 17 | #36,699 |
| 2009 | modern | 17 | #36,753 |
| 2010 | modern | 17 | #36,862 |
| 2011 | modern | 16 | #36,932 |
| 2012 | modern | 20 | #36,570 |
| 2013 | modern | 22 | #36,477 |
| 2014 | modern | 21 | #36,577 |
| 2015 | modern | 22 | #36,493 |
| 2016 | modern | 19 | #36,760 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around St Leonard Shoreditch, Walton-on-the-Hill, Cheltenham, St Matthew Bethnal Green and Lakenham , Eaton St Andrew, Town Close, St Stephen, St Peter Mancroft, St Giles, St Andrew, St John. 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 | St Leonard Shoreditch | London (East Districts) |
| 2 | Walton-on-the-Hill | Lancashire |
| 3 | Cheltenham | Gloucestershire |
| 4 | St Matthew Bethnal Green | London (East Districts) |
| 5 | Lakenham , Eaton St Andrew, Town Close, St Stephen, St Peter Mancroft, St Giles, St Andrew, St John | Norfolk |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Carmell 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 Carmell, 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 Carmell surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Carmell 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, Carmell 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 Carmell is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Carmell, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Carmell is believed to have its origins in England, with the earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "carr" meaning a rock or a hill, and "mell" meaning a bare or exposed area. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a rocky or exposed hill or outcrop.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, which mentions a John Carmel. The Hundred Rolls were administrative records compiled during the reign of King Edward I, and their inclusion of this surname provides valuable insight into its antiquity.
In the 14th century, the name appears in various forms, such as Carmell, Carmelle, and Carmyll, in records from counties like Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. This variation in spelling was common during this period due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions.
During the Tudor era, the Carmell surname can be found in the records of the Court of the Exchequer, which dealt with matters of taxation and revenue. A notable example is William Carmell, who was recorded as a landholder in Staffordshire in the early 16th century.
In the late 16th century, a John Carmell was born in Gloucestershire (c. 1570 - 1641), and he later became a prominent figure in the English Civil War, serving as a colonel in the Parliamentarian forces. His role in this significant conflict further cemented the name's place in English history.
Another noteworthy individual was Sir Thomas Carmell (1612 - 1672), a wealthy merchant and member of the East India Company, who owned estates in Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. His success in trade and landholdings demonstrated the growing prominence of the Carmell name during this period.
In the 18th century, the name appears in various records, including those of the Church of England. One example is Richard Carmell (1725 - 1793), who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Wiltshire for many years.
Throughout its history, the Carmell surname has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Carmell Priory in Gloucestershire, which was a monastery founded in the 12th century, and Carmell Manor in Wiltshire, a historic estate dating back to the medieval period.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Carmell 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. Lancashire leads with 20 Carmells recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.58x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 20 | 2.58x |
| Middlesex | 11 | 1.68x |
| Gloucestershire | 8 | 6.24x |
| Warwickshire | 5 | 3.03x |
| Devon | 4 | 2.94x |
| Lanarkshire | 4 | 1.89x |
| Staffordshire | 4 | 1.81x |
| Surrey | 4 | 1.26x |
| Norfolk | 3 | 2.99x |
| Kent | 2 | 0.90x |
| Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2.27x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Everton in Lancashire leads with 11 Carmells recorded in 1881 and an index of 44.50x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Everton | 11 | 44.50x |
| Cheltenham | 8 | 80.89x |
| Shoreditch London | 5 | 17.65x |
| Barony | 4 | 7.48x |
| Moss Side | 4 | 98.04x |
| Aston | 3 | 6.61x |
| Battersea | 3 | 12.47x |
| Compton | 3 | 3333.33x |
| Heigham | 3 | 55.66x |
| Kirkham | 3 | 291.26x |
| Sedgley | 3 | 36.63x |
| St Pancras London | 3 | 5.70x |
| Gedling | 2 | 1333.33x |
| Gravesend | 2 | 105.82x |
| Islington London | 2 | 3.16x |
| Studley | 2 | 285.71x |
| Garston | 1 | 43.67x |
| Kingsteignton | 1 | 263.16x |
| Lambeth | 1 | 1.76x |
| Liverpool | 1 | 2.12x |
| Rocester | 1 | 370.37x |
| St Marylebone London | 1 | 2.87x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Carmell 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 Carmell 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 Carmell households.
FAQ
In 1881, 67 people were recorded with the Carmell surname. That placed it at #24,104 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 19 in 2016. That gives Carmell a modern rank of #36,760.
A surname derived from the Hebrew term for "vineyard" or "orchard".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Carmell 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.