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UK surname

Cudby

In the 1881 census there were 87 people recorded with the Cudby surname, ranking it #21,334 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 125, ranked #26,827, down from #21,334 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Bedwelty and Farnham. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Medway, Hertsmere and Havering.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Cudby is 159 in 1998. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 43.7%.

1881 census count

87

Ranked #21,334

Modern count

125

2016, ranked #26,827

Peak year

1998

159 bearers

Map years

5

1901 to 2016

Key insights

  • Cudby had 87 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #21,334 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 125 in 2016, ranked #26,827.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 130 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Cudby surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Cudby surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Cudby 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 34 #27,194
1861 historical 35 #29,571
1881 historical 87 #21,334
1891 historical 93 #24,965
1901 historical 117 #20,830
1911 historical 130 #19,504
1997 modern 155 #20,684
1998 modern 159 #20,916
1999 modern 158 #21,102
2000 modern 153 #21,520
2001 modern 153 #21,197
2002 modern 158 #21,178
2003 modern 153 #21,406
2004 modern 148 #22,000
2005 modern 134 #23,406
2006 modern 145 #22,420
2007 modern 143 #22,924
2008 modern 141 #23,383
2009 modern 139 #24,161
2010 modern 139 #24,688
2011 modern 132 #25,303
2012 modern 133 #25,187
2013 modern 130 #26,074
2014 modern 125 #26,896
2015 modern 126 #26,654
2016 modern 125 #26,827

Geography

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Where Cudbys are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Bedwelty, Farnham, Upminster and Hundon. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Medway, Hertsmere, Havering, Central Bedfordshire and Mid Suffolk. 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 1
2 Bedwelty Monmouthshire
3 Farnham Surrey
4 Upminster Essex
5 Hundon Suffolk

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Medway 035 Medway
2 Hertsmere 007 Hertsmere
3 Havering 026 Havering
4 Central Bedfordshire 022 Central Bedfordshire
5 Mid Suffolk 011 Mid Suffolk

Forenames

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First names often paired with Cudby

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Cudby

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

Ageing Communities

Nationally, the Cudby surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ageing Communities, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Cudby household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Many residents are of normal retirement age or above and live in communal establishments, and there are few dependent children. The dominant property type is a mix of retirement flats and detached houses. Those in work are likely to be employed in managerial and professional occupations, and many residents are educated to degree level. Levels of owner occupation are high, but the private rental sector is also present. Rural locations predominate.

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

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

London Fringe

Within London, Cudby is most associated with areas classed as London Fringe, 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

Predominantly located in neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Greater London, residents of these neighbourhoods typically have their highest qualifications below degree (Level 4) level, with those still in work engaged in skilled trades and occupations in distribution, hotels and restaurants. There is low ethnic diversity in these neighbourhoods and high levels of Christian religious affiliation. Detached or terraced houses predominate, often with spare rooms.

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

Cudby 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

Cudby falls in decile 8 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.

8
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Cudby is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of Over 70 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 Cudby, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

1881 census detail

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Cudby families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Cudby 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. Essex leads with 42 Cudbys recorded in 1881 and an index of 25.07x.

County Total Index
Essex 42 25.07x
Middlesex 18 2.12x
Suffolk 14 13.54x
Surrey 9 2.18x
Derbyshire 4 3.01x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. West Ham in Essex leads with 15 Cudbys recorded in 1881 and an index of 40.55x.

Place Total Index
West Ham 15 40.55x
Upminster 11 3142.86x
Stoke By Clare 10 7692.31x
Farnham 8 248.45x
St Marylebone London 8 17.66x
Great Warley 7 1842.11x
Bulphan 5 6250.00x
Bow London 4 37.04x
Dronfield 4 235.29x
Hundon 3 1153.85x
Colchester St Martin 2 645.16x
Islington London 2 2.43x
St Andrew Holborn London 2 54.50x
Bethnal Green London 1 2.71x
Clerkenwell London 1 4.99x
Haverhill 1 108.70x
Rainham 1 277.78x
Stanford Le Hope 1 416.67x
Streatham 1 15.87x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Frances 4
Emma 3
Matilda 3
Susan 3
Alice 2
Ann 2
Eliza 2
Jane 2
Mary 2
Susanna 2
Ada 1
Annie 1
Belcher 1
Caroline 1
Catherine 1
Edith 1
Elizth. 1
Emily 1
Georgina 1
Grace 1
Hanah 1
Lizzie 1
Louisa 1
Maria 1
Martha 1
Sarah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
George 6
Joseph 5
William 4
Charles 3
Frederick 3
Harry 2
Henry 2
James 2
John 2
Thos. 2
Walter 2
Albert 1
Alfred 1
Arthur 1
Edward 1
Frank 1
Fredk. 1
Fredrick 1
Geo. 1
Hy.G. 1
Ralph 1
Robert 1
Thomas 1
Wm. 1

FAQ

Cudby surname: questions and answers

How common was the Cudby surname in 1881?

In 1881, 87 people were recorded with the Cudby surname. That placed it at #21,334 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Cudby surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 125 in 2016. That gives Cudby a modern rank of #26,827.

What does the Cudby map show?

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