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UK surname

Caudle

An occupational surname for a maker or seller of warm, sweetened drinks, particularly spiced ale or wine.

In the 1881 census there were 219 people recorded with the Caudle surname, ranking it #12,122 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 253, ranked #16,671, down from #12,122 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Churcham, Sandhurst, St Mary-de-Lode, St Catherine Longford, Barnwood, Wootton Ville, North Hamlet,, Dewchurch, Much and Chilton with Easington. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Vale of White Horse, Cheltenham and Tewkesbury.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Caudle is 288 in 1999. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 15.5%.

1881 census count

219

Ranked #12,122

Modern count

253

2016, ranked #16,671

Peak year

1999

288 bearers

Map years

8

1861 to 2016

Key insights

  • Caudle had 219 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #12,122 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 253 in 2016, ranked #16,671.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 219 in 1881.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Caudle surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Caudle surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Caudle 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 80 #19,558
1861 historical 134 #16,754
1881 historical 219 #12,122
1891 historical 125 #20,713
1901 historical 147 #18,270
1911 historical 152 #17,712
1997 modern 273 #14,417
1998 modern 287 #14,289
1999 modern 288 #14,346
2000 modern 279 #14,636
2001 modern 275 #14,540
2002 modern 282 #14,585
2003 modern 264 #15,071
2004 modern 260 #15,309
2005 modern 255 #15,437
2006 modern 253 #15,602
2007 modern 255 #15,687
2008 modern 245 #16,295
2009 modern 256 #16,145
2010 modern 272 #15,811
2011 modern 280 #15,310
2012 modern 266 #15,828
2013 modern 266 #16,098
2014 modern 257 #16,598
2015 modern 259 #16,409
2016 modern 253 #16,671

Geography

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Where Caudles are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Churcham, Sandhurst, St Mary-de-Lode, St Catherine Longford, Barnwood, Wootton Ville, North Hamlet,, Dewchurch, Much, Chilton with Easington, Dowdeswell and Leckhampton. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Vale of White Horse, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury and Rhondda Cynon Taf. 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 Churcham, Sandhurst, St Mary-de-Lode, St Catherine Longford, Barnwood, Wootton Ville, North Hamlet, Gloucestershire
2 Dewchurch, Much Herefordshire
3 Chilton with Easington Oxfordshire
4 Dowdeswell Gloucestershire
5 Leckhampton Gloucestershire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Vale of White Horse 010 Vale of White Horse
2 Cheltenham 006 Cheltenham
3 Cheltenham 011 Cheltenham
4 Tewkesbury 002 Tewkesbury
5 Rhondda Cynon Taf 014 Rhondda Cynon Taf

Forenames

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First names often paired with Caudle

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Caudle

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Caudle, 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 Caudle surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Caudle 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

Central Connected Professionals and Managers

Group

City Support Workers

Within London, Caudle is most associated with areas classed as City Support Workers, 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

Scattered throughout Inner London, these areas house relatively few workers in the most senior roles within organisations, and greater prevalence of administrative roles relative to the Supergroup mean. Residents are less likely to be of Chinese ethnicity and are more likely to have been born in Africa. Relative to the Supergroup average, residents are also more likely to live in social housing and live in overcrowded conditions.

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

Caudle is most concentrated in decile 7 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

Caudle 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 Caudle is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 25-30 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 Caudle, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Caudle

The surname CAUDLE has its origins in the medieval English language. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "caudel" or "caudell", which referred to a warm, nourishing drink made from gruel or oatmeal that was often spiced and sweetened.

The name CAUDLE is thought to have first appeared in the English counties of Norfolk and Suffolk during the 13th century. These areas were known for their agricultural traditions, and it is likely that the name was initially associated with individuals who were involved in the production or preparation of the caudel drink.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the CAUDLE surname can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Norfolk from 1327, which list a William Caudel as a taxpayer. The name also appears in various other medieval records, including the Feet of Fines for Essex in 1387, where a John Caudell is mentioned.

During the 15th century, the CAUDLE surname began to spread across England, with notable bearers of the name emerging in different regions. One such person was Robert Caudle, a merchant from Bristol who was born around 1440 and played a significant role in the city's trade with France and Spain.

In the 16th century, the CAUDLE surname was further established, and it is recorded in various parish registers and historical documents. One notable figure from this period was John Caudle, a Protestant martyr who was burned at the stake in Norwich in 1555 during the reign of Queen Mary I.

The 17th century saw the emergence of several noteworthy individuals with the CAUDLE surname. One of them was Thomas Caudle, a renowned English printer and publisher who was active in London between 1630 and 1670. He was responsible for printing numerous important works, including texts by renowned authors such as John Milton and John Bunyan.

Another prominent figure from this era was Sir William Caudle, a member of the English gentry who lived in Hertfordshire. He was born in 1620 and served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Hertford in the late 17th century.

As the CAUDLE surname continued to spread across England and into other parts of the British Isles, it underwent various spelling variations, including Caudell, Caudill, and Cauldwell. These variations often reflected regional dialects and differences in pronunciation.

While the CAUDLE surname may have originated from a humble association with a simple drink, it has since been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, printers, politicians, and even martyrs. The name's rich history and diverse bearers reflect the fascinating tapestry of English heritage and cultural traditions.

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1881 census detail

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Caudle families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Caudle 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. Gloucestershire leads with 101 Caudles recorded in 1881 and an index of 25.14x.

County Total Index
Gloucestershire 101 25.14x
Surrey 25 2.50x
Middlesex 19 0.93x
Nottinghamshire 9 3.26x
Derbyshire 6 1.87x
Herefordshire 6 7.14x
Suffolk 6 2.40x
Yorkshire 6 0.30x
Staffordshire 5 0.72x
Essex 4 0.99x
Oxfordshire 4 3.16x
Sussex 4 1.16x
Northumberland 3 0.98x
Worcestershire 3 1.12x
Bedfordshire 2 1.89x
Cumberland 2 1.13x
Wiltshire 2 1.10x
Buckinghamshire 1 0.81x
Glamorgan 1 0.28x
Warwickshire 1 0.19x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Cheltenham in Gloucestershire leads with 49 Caudles recorded in 1881 and an index of 158.06x.

Place Total Index
Cheltenham 49 158.06x
Leckhampton 13 524.19x
Lambeth 12 6.72x
Avening 11 774.65x
Gamston 8 4444.44x
Fulham London 7 23.56x
Islington London 7 3.53x
Newington 7 9.25x
Aston Cum Aughton 6 361.45x
Camberwell 6 4.59x
Much Dewchurch 6 1500.00x
Norton 6 227.27x
Knodishall 5 1612.90x
Minchinhampton 5 156.25x
Charlton Kings 4 143.88x
Dowdeswell 4 1142.86x
Leyton Low 4 48.66x
Sandhurst 4 1250.00x
Bethnal Green London 3 3.37x
Hexham 3 63.56x
Oxford St Thomas 3 50.85x
Trentham 3 51.02x
Chedworth 2 344.83x
Clifton 2 196.08x
Henfield 2 150.38x
Kings Norton 2 8.34x
Lindfield 2 136.99x
St Cuthbert W O 2 23.26x
Stroud 2 25.58x
Ampney Crucis 1 263.16x
Bristol St James St Paul 1 7.46x
Chippenham 1 26.32x
Clerkenwell London 1 2.07x
Gloucester Barton St 1 42.55x
Henley On Thames 1 38.61x
Hodsock 1 666.67x
Kensington London 1 0.88x
Long Crendon 1 120.48x
Longhope 1 147.06x
Lowestoft 1 8.48x
Neath 1 13.77x
Overbury 1 212.77x
Painswick 1 35.21x
Rodborough 1 51.55x
Studley 1 45.25x
Swindon 1 7.12x
Walsall Borough 1 18.62x
Westbury On Severn East 1 11.01x
Wolverhampton 1 1.88x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 14
Elizabeth 10
Sarah 9
Ellen 6
Annie 4
Eliza 4
Emma 4
Jane 4
Louisa 3
Adelaide 2
Alice 2
Ann 2
Caroline 2
Emily 2
Esther 2
Fanny 2
Florence 2
Hannah 2
Harriett 2
Margaret 2
Maria 2
Martha 2
Rosina 2
Ada 1
Agnes 1
Amelia 1
Charlote 1
Charlotte 1
Clara 1
E. 1
Edith 1
Eleanor 1
Elizth. 1
Elsie 1
Ethel 1
Harriet 1
Isabella 1
Julia 1
Lizzie 1
Lydia 1
May 1
Rosanna 1
Ruth 1
Sophie 1
Winifred 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 18
Charles 9
George 9
James 8
Henry 7
John 6
Albert 4
Edwin 4
Percy 3
Richard 3
Walter 3
Ernest 2
Joseph 2
Reuben 2
Robert 2
Aldolphus 1
Alfred 1
Arthur 1
Auther 1
Benjamin 1
Chas. 1
Edwarg 1
Francis 1
Frank 1
Geo. 1
Gidion 1
Harold 1
Harry 1
Jas. 1
Mortimer 1
Saml. 1
Samuel 1
Thomas 1
Tom 1
W. 1

FAQ

Caudle surname: questions and answers

How common was the Caudle surname in 1881?

In 1881, 219 people were recorded with the Caudle surname. That placed it at #12,122 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Caudle surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 253 in 2016. That gives Caudle a modern rank of #16,671.

What does the Caudle surname mean?

An occupational surname for a maker or seller of warm, sweetened drinks, particularly spiced ale or wine.

What does the Caudle map show?

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