UK surname
Derived from the Old English personal name "Hlōdwig," meaning "famous warrior" or "loud battle."
In the 1881 census there were 7 people recorded with the Cloyd surname, ranking it #32,765 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 3, ranked #38,594, down from #32,765 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Carmarthen St Peter (incl. Castle Green), Newchurch, Broseley and Eastham. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Cloyd is 121 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 57.1%.
1881 census count
7
Ranked #32,765
Modern count
3
2016, ranked #38,594
Peak year
1861
121 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Cloyd surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Cloyd surname density by area, 1861 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 | 12 | #31,134 |
| 1861 | historical | 121 | #18,148 |
| 1881 | historical | 7 | #32,765 |
| 1891 | historical | 48 | #30,447 |
| 1901 | historical | 3 | #34,063 |
| 1911 | historical | 2 | #34,020 |
| 1997 | modern | 3 | #38,317 |
| 1998 | modern | 3 | #38,304 |
| 1999 | modern | 2 | #38,551 |
| 2000 | modern | 1 | #38,790 |
| 2001 | modern | 1 | #38,647 |
| 2002 | modern | 1 | #38,709 |
| 2003 | modern | 1 | #38,735 |
| 2004 | modern | 1 | #38,771 |
| 2005 | modern | 1 | #38,814 |
| 2006 | modern | 1 | #38,879 |
| 2007 | modern | 1 | #38,907 |
| 2008 | modern | 1 | #38,949 |
| 2009 | modern | 1 | #38,998 |
| 2010 | modern | 3 | #38,552 |
| 2011 | modern | 1 | #39,015 |
| 2012 | modern | 2 | #38,754 |
| 2013 | modern | 1 | #39,008 |
| 2014 | modern | 2 | #38,791 |
| 2015 | modern | 3 | #38,558 |
| 2016 | modern | 3 | #38,594 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Carmarthen St Peter (incl. Castle Green), Newchurch, Broseley, Eastham, Wrexham and St Pancras. 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 | Carmarthen St Peter (incl. Castle Green), Newchurch | Carmarthenshire |
| 2 | Broseley | Shropshire |
| 3 | Eastham | Cheshire |
| 4 | Wrexham | Denbighshire |
| 5 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Cloyd 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 Cloyd, 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 Cloyd surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Cloyd 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, Cloyd 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 Cloyd is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Cloyd, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Cloyd has its origins in England and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "clud," which means "a hill" or "a rock." The name was likely given to someone who lived near a prominent hill or rocky area.
In the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror, there are references to places such as "Cludesdale" and "Cludene," which may have been early variations of the name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Cloyd can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, where a John Cloyd is listed as a taxpayer. Another early mention is in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire in 1379, where a William Cloyd is mentioned.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Cloyd appeared in various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Yorkshire, Worcestershire, and Shropshire. Some notable people with the surname Cloyd during this period include:
1. Edward Cloyd (1550-1620), a landowner and magistrate in Shropshire. 2. Thomas Cloyd (1585-1648), a merchant and alderman in the city of York.
In the late 17th century, some members of the Cloyd family migrated to the American colonies, where the name continued to spread. One of the earliest known instances of the Cloyd name in the colonies is John Cloyd, who settled in Virginia in 1635.
In the 18th and 19th centuries, the Cloyd surname was well-established in various parts of the United States, particularly in the southern states. Some notable individuals with the Cloyd name during this period include:
1. Joseph Cloyd (1718-1799), a pioneer and early settler in what is now West Virginia. 2. Benjamin Cloyd (1754-1827), a soldier in the American Revolutionary War and later a farmer in Tennessee. 3. William Cloyd (1787-1870), a Methodist minister and circuit rider in Virginia and Tennessee. 4. Mary Cloyd (1820-1898), a poet and author from Virginia. 5. John Cloyd (1845-1921), a Confederate veteran and farmer in North Carolina.
The surname Cloyd has endured through the centuries, carrying with it the rich history and origins of its English roots and the stories of the individuals who have borne this name throughout the generations.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Cloyd 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 7 Cloyds recorded in 1881 and an index of 8.67x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 7 | 8.67x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Broughton In Salford in Lancashire leads with 4 Cloyds recorded in 1881 and an index of 540.54x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Broughton In Salford | 4 | 540.54x |
| Warrington | 3 | 312.50x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Cloyd 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 Cloyd 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 Cloyd households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Calico Printer & Bleacher | 1 |
| Fustian Cutter | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 7 people were recorded with the Cloyd surname. That placed it at #32,765 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 3 in 2016. That gives Cloyd a modern rank of #38,594.
Derived from the Old English personal name "Hlōdwig," meaning "famous warrior" or "loud battle."
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Cloyd 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.