UK surname
An English surname derived from a place name, likely indicating familial origin.
In the 1881 census there were 62 people recorded with the Clyma surname, ranking it #24,843 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 12, ranked #37,385, down from #24,843 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Truro St Mary, Gwennap and St John Hackney. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Clyma is 100 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 80.6%.
1881 census count
62
Ranked #24,843
Modern count
12
2016, ranked #37,385
Peak year
1861
100 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Clyma surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Clyma 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 | 88 | #18,569 |
| 1861 | historical | 100 | #21,103 |
| 1881 | historical | 62 | #24,843 |
| 1891 | historical | 47 | #30,566 |
| 1901 | historical | 45 | #29,156 |
| 1911 | historical | 47 | #28,110 |
| 1997 | modern | 12 | #36,785 |
| 1998 | modern | 10 | #37,048 |
| 1999 | modern | 12 | #36,806 |
| 2000 | modern | 14 | #36,522 |
| 2001 | modern | 16 | #36,160 |
| 2002 | modern | 15 | #36,381 |
| 2003 | modern | 12 | #36,715 |
| 2004 | modern | 12 | #36,835 |
| 2005 | modern | 11 | #37,065 |
| 2006 | modern | 12 | #37,014 |
| 2007 | modern | 12 | #37,095 |
| 2008 | modern | 12 | #37,143 |
| 2009 | modern | 12 | #37,230 |
| 2010 | modern | 11 | #37,411 |
| 2011 | modern | 12 | #37,287 |
| 2012 | modern | 12 | #37,292 |
| 2013 | modern | 11 | #37,435 |
| 2014 | modern | 10 | #37,567 |
| 2015 | modern | 11 | #37,467 |
| 2016 | modern | 12 | #37,385 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Truro St Mary, Gwennap, St John Hackney, Kenwyn, Tregavethan and St Mary Islington. 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 | Truro St Mary | Cornwall |
| 2 | Gwennap | Cornwall |
| 3 | St John Hackney | London (North Districts) |
| 4 | Kenwyn, Tregavethan | Cornwall |
| 5 | St Mary Islington | London (North Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Clyma 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 Clyma, 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 Clyma surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Clyma 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, Clyma 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 Clyma is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Clyma, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname CLYMA is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, specifically in the county of Lincolnshire. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "clime," meaning "clay" or "clayey soil." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived or worked on clay-rich land.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name CLYMA can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire, a series of financial records dating back to the 12th century. In these rolls, a person named Robert Clyme is mentioned in connection with a land transaction in the village of Waddington.
During the 13th and 14th centuries, variations of the name began to appear in various documents, such as the Hundred Rolls and the Lay Subsidy Rolls. These included spellings like Clyme, Clymme, and Clymbe, reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling common at the time.
In the 15th century, a notable figure with the surname CLYMA was John Clyma, a merchant and landowner from the town of Boston, Lincolnshire. Records indicate that he was involved in trade with the Netherlands and owned several properties in the area.
Another individual of note was William Clyma, a yeoman farmer who lived in the village of Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, in the early 16th century. He is mentioned in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Gainsborough, which detail legal proceedings and land transactions.
In the 17th century, the CLYMA surname can be found in the parish records of various villages in Lincolnshire, such as Sleaford and Louth. One notable entry is the baptism of Thomas Clyma in 1642 in the parish of Sleaford.
The 18th century saw the CLYMA name spread beyond Lincolnshire, with records indicating individuals bearing the surname in other parts of England, such as Yorkshire and Norfolk. In 1765, a man named John Clyma was born in the village of Holbeach, Lincolnshire, and went on to become a successful farmer and landowner.
As for the 19th century, one notable figure was Samuel Clyma, a businessman and philanthropist from the city of Lincoln. Born in 1832, he made his fortune in the wool trade and donated generously to various charitable causes in the city.
Throughout its history, the CLYMA surname has maintained a strong connection to its English roots, particularly in the county of Lincolnshire. While not a widely distributed name, it has left its mark in various historical records and continues to be carried by families with ties to the region.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Clyma 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. Cornwall leads with 35 Clymas recorded in 1881 and an index of 51.12x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Cornwall | 35 | 51.12x |
| Middlesex | 13 | 2.15x |
| Devon | 5 | 3.97x |
| Lancashire | 2 | 0.28x |
| Surrey | 2 | 0.68x |
| Warwickshire | 2 | 1.31x |
| Essex | 1 | 0.84x |
| Hampshire | 1 | 0.81x |
| Hertfordshire | 1 | 2.40x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Kenwyn in Cornwall leads with 9 Clymas recorded in 1881 and an index of 502.79x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Kenwyn | 9 | 502.79x |
| Truro St Mary | 7 | 1206.90x |
| Creed | 5 | 10000.00x |
| Hackney London | 5 | 14.75x |
| Gwennap | 4 | 310.08x |
| Perranzabuloe | 4 | 677.97x |
| St Andrew Holborn London | 4 | 152.67x |
| Southill | 3 | 3000.00x |
| Stoke Damerel | 3 | 34.05x |
| Birmingham | 2 | 3.93x |
| Chorlton On Medlock | 2 | 17.54x |
| Monken Hadley | 2 | 833.33x |
| Mylor | 2 | 434.78x |
| Streatham | 2 | 44.54x |
| Camborne | 1 | 35.46x |
| Devonport | 1 | 68.97x |
| East Barnet | 1 | 120.48x |
| Islington London | 1 | 1.71x |
| Paignton | 1 | 104.17x |
| Portsea | 1 | 4.12x |
| St George Hanover Square | 1 | 9.39x |
| West Ham | 1 | 3.79x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Clyma 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 Clyma 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 Clyma households.
FAQ
In 1881, 62 people were recorded with the Clyma surname. That placed it at #24,843 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 12 in 2016. That gives Clyma a modern rank of #37,385.
An English surname derived from a place name, likely indicating familial origin.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Clyma 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.