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UK surname

Conisbee

In the 1881 census there were 94 people recorded with the Conisbee surname, ranking it #20,467 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 106, ranked #29,927, down from #20,467 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Edmonton, Willesden and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Guildford, South Northamptonshire and Isles of Scilly.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Conisbee is 131 in 2005. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 12.8%.

1881 census count

94

Ranked #20,467

Modern count

106

2016, ranked #29,927

Peak year

2005

131 bearers

Map years

5

1901 to 2016

Key insights

  • Conisbee had 94 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #20,467 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 106 in 2016, ranked #29,927.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 116 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Outer Suburbs.

Conisbee surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Conisbee surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Conisbee 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 28 #28,274
1861 historical 38 #29,216
1881 historical 94 #20,467
1891 historical 86 #25,951
1901 historical 106 #22,076
1911 historical 116 #20,850
1997 modern 120 #24,158
1998 modern 127 #23,940
1999 modern 122 #24,745
2000 modern 128 #24,015
2001 modern 120 #24,615
2002 modern 129 #24,021
2003 modern 122 #24,628
2004 modern 129 #24,019
2005 modern 131 #23,737
2006 modern 130 #24,053
2007 modern 127 #24,748
2008 modern 128 #24,901
2009 modern 118 #26,766
2010 modern 118 #27,404
2011 modern 117 #27,334
2012 modern 106 #29,187
2013 modern 114 #28,347
2014 modern 110 #29,294
2015 modern 108 #29,512
2016 modern 106 #29,927

Geography

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Where Conisbees are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Edmonton, Willesden, London parishes, Brighton and Barnet, East. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Guildford, South Northamptonshire, Isles of Scilly and Dacorum. 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 Edmonton Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts)
2 Willesden Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts)
3 London parishes London 3
4 Brighton Sussex
5 Barnet, East Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts)

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Guildford 001 Guildford
2 South Northamptonshire 010 South Northamptonshire
3 Guildford 003 Guildford
4 Isles of Scilly 001 Isles of Scilly
5 Dacorum 019 Dacorum

Forenames

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First names often paired with Conisbee

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Conisbee

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Conisbee, 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 Conisbee surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Outer Suburbs, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Conisbee 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, Conisbee 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

Conisbee is most concentrated in decile 8 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier 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

Conisbee falls in decile 10 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

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 Conisbee is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 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 Conisbee, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

1881 census detail

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Conisbee families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Conisbee 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 42 Conisbees recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.58x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 42 4.58x
Surrey 23 5.15x
Hertfordshire 15 23.74x
Sussex 10 6.47x
Bedfordshire 4 8.43x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Edmonton in Middlesex leads with 11 Conisbees recorded in 1881 and an index of 148.85x.

Place Total Index
Edmonton 11 148.85x
Brighton 10 32.07x
Berkhampstead 9 633.80x
East Horsley 7 7777.78x
Finchley 7 199.43x
Willesden 7 81.02x
East Barnet 6 480.00x
Tottenham 6 41.10x
Chertsey 5 173.01x
Cobham 5 684.93x
Hampstead London 4 28.01x
Little Bookham 4 6666.67x
Luton 4 48.66x
Enfield 3 49.92x
Great Bookham 2 588.24x
St Marylebone London 2 4.09x
Friern Barnet 1 49.51x
Hackney London 1 1.95x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Charles 5
Ephraim 5
George 4
William 4
Alfred 3
Henry 3
Joseph 3
Frederick 2
Herbert 2
Thomas 2
Albert 1
Edmund 1
Edward 1
Ephran 1
Lenoard 1
Leonard 1
Percy 1
Rowland 1
Walter 1
Wilfid 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 Conisbee households.

FAQ

Conisbee surname: questions and answers

How common was the Conisbee surname in 1881?

In 1881, 94 people were recorded with the Conisbee surname. That placed it at #20,467 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Conisbee surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 106 in 2016. That gives Conisbee a modern rank of #29,927.

What does the Conisbee map show?

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