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UK surname

Caudell

A surname of French origin, derived from the Old French word "caudel," meaning a maker or seller of candles.

In the 1881 census there were 69 people recorded with the Caudell surname, ranking it #23,816 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 83, ranked #32,815, down from #23,816 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include South Hams, Windsor and Maidenhead and Tewkesbury.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Caudell is 111 in 1998. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 20.3%.

1881 census count

69

Ranked #23,816

Modern count

83

2016, ranked #32,815

Peak year

1998

111 bearers

Map years

2

1998 to 2006

Key insights

  • Caudell had 69 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #23,816 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 83 in 2016, ranked #32,815.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 69 in 1881.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Caudell surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Caudell surname density by area, 2006 modern.

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Timeline

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Caudell 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 26 #28,667
1861 historical 14 #32,072
1881 historical 69 #23,816
1891 historical 37 #31,398
1901 historical 25 #31,259
1911 historical 38 #29,147
1997 modern 103 #26,498
1998 modern 111 #25,990
1999 modern 106 #26,885
2000 modern 109 #26,381
2001 modern 107 #26,328
2002 modern 109 #26,552
2003 modern 109 #26,361
2004 modern 107 #26,899
2005 modern 101 #27,854
2006 modern 102 #27,926
2007 modern 100 #28,669
2008 modern 96 #29,654
2009 modern 95 #30,393
2010 modern 96 #30,854
2011 modern 91 #31,442
2012 modern 90 #31,790
2013 modern 102 #30,415
2014 modern 96 #31,667
2015 modern 87 #32,514
2016 modern 83 #32,815

Geography

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Where Caudells 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 South Hams, Windsor and Maidenhead, Tewkesbury, Purbeck and Cornwall. 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 South Hams 007 South Hams
2 Windsor and Maidenhead 014 Windsor and Maidenhead
3 Tewkesbury 003 Tewkesbury
4 Purbeck 004 Purbeck
5 Cornwall 032 Cornwall

Forenames

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First names often paired with Caudell

These lists show first names that appear often with the Caudell 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 Caudell

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

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Rural Amenity

Nationally, the Caudell surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Caudell 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 comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Caudell 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

Caudell 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

Caudell 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.

6
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Caudell 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Caudell

The surname Caudell has its origins in England, where it first emerged in the early 13th century. It is derived from the Old French word "caudel," which referred to a warm, spiced wine drink. This suggests that the name may have originally been an occupational surname for someone who prepared or sold this beverage.

The earliest known record of the Caudell surname dates back to 1273, when a person named William Caudel was mentioned in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire. This medieval document was a census-like record of landholders and their possessions, providing valuable insight into names and their variants during that era.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Cawdell, Caudell, and Caldwell, reflecting regional spelling variations common at the time. One notable individual from this period was John Cawdell, who was born in Leicestershire around 1335 and served as a member of the English Parliament in 1377.

The Caudell surname has also been associated with certain place names, particularly in the counties of Oxfordshire and Warwickshire. For instance, the village of Caudwell in Oxfordshire may have derived its name from the surname or vice versa, indicating a possible connection between the name and a specific location.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, several individuals with the Caudell surname gained prominence. One such person was William Caudell, born in 1557 in Oxfordshire, who was a renowned scholar and translator of classical works. Another notable figure was Robert Caudell (1573-1642), a clergyman and author from Buckinghamshire.

In the 18th century, the name continued to appear in various records, including baptismal and marriage registers. One prominent individual from this era was Thomas Caudell (1714-1792), a merchant and landowner from Warwickshire, who was known for his philanthropic contributions to his local community.

Throughout the 19th century, the Caudell surname was spread across different parts of England, with concentrations in counties like Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, and Gloucestershire. During this period, John Caudell (1807-1878), a renowned architect from Gloucestershire, left his mark on the built environment with his distinctive designs.

As the centuries progressed, the Caudell surname also found its way to other parts of the world, particularly through migration and exploration. One notable example is William Caudell (1824-1898), an English explorer and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of flora and fauna in Australia and New Zealand.

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1881 census detail

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Caudell families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Caudell 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. Berkshire leads with 16 Caudells recorded in 1881 and an index of 31.67x.

County Total Index
Berkshire 16 31.67x
Middlesex 12 1.78x
Devon 9 6.42x
Wiltshire 9 15.12x
Hertfordshire 8 17.25x
Kent 6 2.61x
Worcestershire 4 4.55x
Yorkshire 3 0.45x
Bedfordshire 1 2.87x
Gloucestershire 1 0.76x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Dartmouth St Petrox in Devon leads with 9 Caudells recorded in 1881 and an index of 4500.00x.

Place Total Index
Dartmouth St Petrox 9 4500.00x
Swindon 9 194.81x
Baldock 6 1363.64x
Cheriton 6 638.30x
Kensington London 6 16.03x
Waltham St Lawrence 6 3000.00x
Binfield 5 1282.05x
St Marylebone London 4 11.13x
Barnsley 3 43.60x
Bray 3 202.70x
Kings Norton 3 38.07x
Hertford All Saints 2 769.23x
Hurst 2 303.03x
Bengeworth 1 333.33x
Hampstead London 1 9.54x
Luton 1 16.58x
Sevenhampton 1 833.33x
St George Bloomsbury 1 25.91x

Top female names

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

Name Count
William 5
John 4
Thomas 3
Alfred 2
Charles 2
George 2
Bertram 1
Cecil 1
Daniel 1
Edward 1
Frederick 1
Fredk.C. 1
Fredrick 1
Henry 1
James 1
Robert 1
Robt. 1
Walter 1
Wm.D. 1

Top occupations

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 Caudell households.

FAQ

Caudell surname: questions and answers

How common was the Caudell surname in 1881?

In 1881, 69 people were recorded with the Caudell surname. That placed it at #23,816 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Caudell surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 83 in 2016. That gives Caudell a modern rank of #32,815.

What does the Caudell surname mean?

A surname of French origin, derived from the Old French word "caudel," meaning a maker or seller of candles.

What does the Caudell map show?

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