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UK surname

Charsley

In the 1881 census there were 72 people recorded with the Charsley surname, ranking it #23,371 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 184, ranked #20,731, up from #23,371 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Hendon and St Pancras. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Chelmsford, Wirral and Basingstoke and Deane.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Charsley is 202 in 2009. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 155.6%.

1881 census count

72

Ranked #23,371

Modern count

184

2016, ranked #20,731

Peak year

2009

202 bearers

Map years

6

1891 to 2016

Key insights

  • Charsley had 72 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #23,371 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 184 in 2016, ranked #20,731.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 157 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Outer Suburbs.

Charsley surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Charsley surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Charsley 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 54 #23,577
1861 historical 72 #24,643
1881 historical 72 #23,371
1891 historical 110 #22,557
1901 historical 121 #20,444
1911 historical 157 #17,348
1997 modern 184 #18,580
1998 modern 188 #18,796
1999 modern 197 #18,400
2000 modern 192 #18,683
2001 modern 192 #18,388
2002 modern 201 #18,236
2003 modern 189 #18,738
2004 modern 196 #18,438
2005 modern 198 #18,279
2006 modern 191 #18,825
2007 modern 189 #19,146
2008 modern 193 #19,077
2009 modern 202 #18,896
2010 modern 199 #19,515
2011 modern 192 #19,797
2012 modern 182 #20,440
2013 modern 189 #20,273
2014 modern 188 #20,503
2015 modern 184 #20,719
2016 modern 184 #20,731

Geography

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Where Charsleys are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Hendon, St Pancras, Lambeth and Beaconsfield. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Chelmsford, Wirral, Basingstoke and Deane, Bromley and Bromsgrove. 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 London parishes London 3
2 Hendon Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts)
3 St Pancras London (North Districts)
4 Lambeth London (South Districts)
5 Beaconsfield Buckinghamshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Chelmsford 001 Chelmsford
2 Wirral 015 Wirral
3 Basingstoke and Deane 013 Basingstoke and Deane
4 Bromley 040 Bromley
5 Bromsgrove 004 Bromsgrove

Forenames

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First names often paired with Charsley

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Charsley

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

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Outer Suburbs

Nationally, the Charsley surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Outer Suburbs, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Charsley household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods are found on the outer edges of many towns and cities. Many residents were born outside the UK. Indian ethnic group representation is high. There are high numbers of families with dependent children aged 5 to 14. Incidences of disability and of provision of unpaid care are low. Neighbourhoods provide a mix of detached housing and flats, and terraced housing is not uncommon. Levels of overcrowding are low and homeownership rates are high. Professional and managerial occupations are prevalent: unemployment is low and education to degree level is the norm.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

Professional Periphery

Within London, Charsley is most associated with areas classed as Professional Periphery, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. 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

These neighbourhoods predominantly house residents aged 45+, with many aged 85+. Most employed residents work in senior roles, and relatively few work in unskilled jobs. Terraced housing is comparatively rare, but communal living is more common. More residents identify as of Indian ethnicity and more affiliate with non-Christian religions. Disability levels are below the Supergroup average.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Charsley is most concentrated in decile 6 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

Charsley falls in decile 7 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 Charsley 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

1881 census detail

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Charsley families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Charsley 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. Middlesex leads with 31 Charsleys recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.41x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 31 4.41x
Buckinghamshire 15 35.33x
Lancashire 8 0.96x
Staffordshire 8 3.37x
Oxfordshire 6 13.83x
Surrey 2 0.58x
Kent 1 0.42x
Norfolk 1 0.93x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Hendon in Middlesex leads with 13 Charsleys recorded in 1881 and an index of 513.83x.

Place Total Index
Hendon 13 513.83x
Beaconsfield 11 2820.51x
Everton 6 22.59x
Oxford St Giles 6 289.86x
St Pancras London 5 8.84x
Stafford St Mary 5 148.81x
Hampstead London 4 36.56x
Islington London 4 5.88x
Upton Cum Chalvey 3 177.51x
Lambeth 2 3.27x
Spotland 2 21.58x
Stone 2 66.01x
Chelsea London 1 4.73x
Hackney London 1 2.54x
Kingston 1 1428.57x
Maidstone 1 14.01x
Paddington London 1 3.87x
Shoreditch London 1 3.29x
West Somerton 1 1666.67x
Westminster St Margaret 1 29.50x
Wycombe 1 31.55x

Top female names

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

FAQ

Charsley surname: questions and answers

How common was the Charsley surname in 1881?

In 1881, 72 people were recorded with the Charsley surname. That placed it at #23,371 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Charsley surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 184 in 2016. That gives Charsley a modern rank of #20,731.

What does the Charsley map show?

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