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UK surname

Cunnew

In the 1881 census there were 18 people recorded with the Cunnew surname, ranking it #31,019 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 101, ranked #30,929, up from #31,019 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Rochdale, Barking and Dagenham and Havering.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Cunnew is 124 in 2006. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 461.1%.

1881 census count

18

Ranked #31,019

Modern count

101

2016, ranked #30,929

Peak year

2006

124 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Cunnew had 18 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #31,019 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 101 in 2016, ranked #30,929.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 73 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Cunnew surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Cunnew surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Cunnew 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 14 #30,790
1861 historical 14 #32,072
1881 historical 18 #31,019
1891 historical 41 #31,095
1901 historical 40 #29,678
1911 historical 73 #25,541
1997 modern 111 #25,394
1998 modern 110 #26,129
1999 modern 114 #25,766
2000 modern 113 #25,843
2001 modern 107 #26,328
2002 modern 117 #25,494
2003 modern 116 #25,415
2004 modern 117 #25,448
2005 modern 118 #25,301
2006 modern 124 #24,750
2007 modern 115 #26,348
2008 modern 109 #27,533
2009 modern 114 #27,363
2010 modern 113 #28,162
2011 modern 112 #28,117
2012 modern 103 #29,733
2013 modern 106 #29,740
2014 modern 102 #30,714
2015 modern 97 #31,499
2016 modern 101 #30,929

Geography

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Where Cunnews are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Rochdale, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Richmond upon Thames and South Kesteven. 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 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Rochdale 008 Rochdale
2 Barking and Dagenham 020 Barking and Dagenham
3 Havering 005 Havering
4 Richmond upon Thames 015 Richmond upon Thames
5 South Kesteven 007 South Kesteven

Forenames

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First names often paired with Cunnew

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Cunnew

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

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Cunnew surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Cunnew household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

London Fringe

Within London, Cunnew 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

Cunnew is most concentrated in decile 9 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.

9
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Cunnew falls in decile 5 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.

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Cunnew 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.

9
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

1881 census detail

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Cunnew families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Cunnew 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 13 Cunnews recorded in 1881 and an index of 7.40x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 13 7.40x
Kent 4 6.68x
Hertfordshire 1 8.26x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Poplar London in Middlesex leads with 5 Cunnews recorded in 1881 and an index of 151.06x.

Place Total Index
Poplar London 5 151.06x
Bethnal Green London 4 52.42x
Lewisham 4 125.39x
Mile End Old Town London 3 80.21x
Shoreditch London 1 13.14x
Watford 1 106.38x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 2
Alice 1
Emily 1
Frances 1
Jane 1
Margaret 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Daniel 2
George 2
Arthur 1
Charles 1
Edward 1
Ernest 1
Frederick 1
John 1
William 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 Cunnew households.

FAQ

Cunnew surname: questions and answers

How common was the Cunnew surname in 1881?

In 1881, 18 people were recorded with the Cunnew surname. That placed it at #31,019 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Cunnew surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 101 in 2016. That gives Cunnew a modern rank of #30,929.

What does the Cunnew map show?

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