UK surname
A locational surname derived from the Old English word "denu" meaning valley.
In the 1881 census there were 61 people recorded with the Deanes surname, ranking it #24,992 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 28, ranked #36,125, down from #24,992 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to St Leonard Shoreditch, London parishes and Monkwearmouth. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Deanes is 104 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 54.1%.
1881 census count
61
Ranked #24,992
Modern count
28
2016, ranked #36,125
Peak year
1861
104 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Deanes surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Deanes 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 | 29 | #28,082 |
| 1861 | historical | 104 | #20,477 |
| 1881 | historical | 61 | #24,992 |
| 1891 | historical | 50 | #30,253 |
| 1901 | historical | 46 | #29,047 |
| 1911 | historical | 39 | #29,025 |
| 1997 | modern | 36 | #34,071 |
| 1998 | modern | 38 | #34,066 |
| 1999 | modern | 37 | #34,248 |
| 2000 | modern | 30 | #34,885 |
| 2001 | modern | 29 | #34,839 |
| 2002 | modern | 33 | #34,717 |
| 2003 | modern | 31 | #34,957 |
| 2004 | modern | 30 | #35,186 |
| 2005 | modern | 29 | #35,431 |
| 2006 | modern | 28 | #35,665 |
| 2007 | modern | 35 | #35,347 |
| 2008 | modern | 32 | #35,610 |
| 2009 | modern | 30 | #35,871 |
| 2010 | modern | 33 | #35,794 |
| 2011 | modern | 39 | #35,444 |
| 2012 | modern | 31 | #35,876 |
| 2013 | modern | 32 | #35,862 |
| 2014 | modern | 35 | #35,722 |
| 2015 | modern | 33 | #35,803 |
| 2016 | modern | 28 | #36,125 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around St Leonard Shoreditch, London parishes, Monkwearmouth, Gateshead and Battersea. 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 | St Leonard Shoreditch | London (East Districts) |
| 2 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 3 | Monkwearmouth | Durham |
| 4 | Gateshead | Durham |
| 5 | Battersea | London (South Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Deanes 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 Deanes, 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 Deanes surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Deanes 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, Deanes 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 Deanes is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Deanes, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Deanes originated in England in the 12th century. It is derived from the Old English word "denu" meaning valley or hollow. The name likely referred to someone who lived in or near a valley or hollow area.
The earliest recorded spelling of the name is in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire in 1176, where it appears as Radulphus de Dena. This suggests the Deanes surname originated in the county of Lincolnshire or nearby areas.
In the Domesday Book of 1086, there are several references to places called "Dena" or similar, such as Dene in Bedfordshire and Dene in Buckinghamshire. These place names may have influenced the development of the Deanes surname.
One of the earliest recorded bearers of the Deanes surname was John Deanes, who was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of Staffordshire in 1327. Another early record is that of William Deanes, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Sussex in 1379.
Notable people with the Deanes surname throughout history include:
1. Sir Thomas Deanes (c.1540-1607), an English politician who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1597. 2. Edmond Deanes (1573-1634), an English clergyman and author, known for his work "Liber Festivalis" published in 1615. 3. John Deanes (1608-1663), an English clergyman and academic, who served as President of St John's College, Oxford. 4. William Deanes (1642-1721), an English lawyer and politician, who was elected a Member of Parliament for Heytesbury in 1695. 5. Mary Deanes (1705-1786), an English novelist and playwright, best known for her work "The Victim of Fancy" published in 1758.
While the Deanes surname has its origins in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. However, its roots can be traced back to the valleys and hollows of medieval England.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Deanes 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. Middlesex leads with 25 Deanes' recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.20x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 25 | 4.20x |
| Surrey | 9 | 3.11x |
| Warwickshire | 6 | 4.00x |
| Cambridgeshire | 5 | 13.27x |
| Essex | 3 | 2.56x |
| Suffolk | 3 | 4.14x |
| Lanarkshire | 2 | 1.04x |
| Monmouthshire | 2 | 4.65x |
| Staffordshire | 2 | 1.00x |
| Cornwall | 1 | 1.49x |
| Devon | 1 | 0.81x |
| Gloucestershire | 1 | 0.86x |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0.14x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Shoreditch London in Middlesex leads with 8 Deanes' recorded in 1881 and an index of 31.03x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Shoreditch London | 8 | 31.03x |
| Battersea | 7 | 31.98x |
| Bromley London | 6 | 45.84x |
| Kensington London | 6 | 18.14x |
| Tydd St Giles | 5 | 2777.78x |
| Aston | 4 | 9.69x |
| Bildeston | 3 | 1875.00x |
| Spitalfields London | 3 | 67.11x |
| Dalziel | 2 | 96.62x |
| Edgbaston | 2 | 43.01x |
| Kemeys Inferior | 2 | 6666.67x |
| Kinver | 2 | 344.83x |
| Langham | 2 | 1428.57x |
| Bristol St Philip Jacob | 1 | 9.11x |
| Devonport | 1 | 70.42x |
| Ewell | 1 | 163.93x |
| Gulval | 1 | 232.56x |
| Hampstead London | 1 | 10.80x |
| Putney | 1 | 36.90x |
| South Weald | 1 | 99.01x |
| St Marylebone London | 1 | 3.15x |
| Tottington Higher End | 1 | 125.00x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Deanes 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 Deanes 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 Deanes households.
FAQ
In 1881, 61 people were recorded with the Deanes surname. That placed it at #24,992 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 28 in 2016. That gives Deanes a modern rank of #36,125.
A locational surname derived from the Old English word "denu" meaning valley.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Deanes 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.