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UK surname

Deedman

In the 1881 census there were 96 people recorded with the Deedman surname, ranking it #20,248 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 73, ranked #33,502, down from #20,248 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Stoke-next-Guildford, London parishes and Wandsworth. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Bournemouth, Rochford and New Forest.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Deedman is 118 in 1901. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 24.0%.

1881 census count

96

Ranked #20,248

Modern count

73

2016, ranked #33,502

Peak year

1901

118 bearers

Map years

3

1901 to 1998

Key insights

  • Deedman had 96 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #20,248 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 73 in 2016, ranked #33,502.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 118 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Outer Suburbs.

Deedman surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Deedman surname density by area, 1998 modern.

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Timeline

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Deedman 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 19 #29,904
1861 historical 55 #27,007
1881 historical 96 #20,248
1891 historical 93 #24,965
1901 historical 118 #20,721
1911 historical 110 #21,519
1997 modern 91 #28,215
1998 modern 100 #27,619
1999 modern 92 #28,833
2000 modern 93 #28,701
2001 modern 87 #29,161
2002 modern 87 #29,644
2003 modern 84 #29,978
2004 modern 81 #30,569
2005 modern 83 #30,486
2006 modern 77 #31,510
2007 modern 78 #31,748
2008 modern 75 #32,373
2009 modern 72 #33,021
2010 modern 77 #32,927
2011 modern 77 #32,909
2012 modern 73 #33,431
2013 modern 72 #33,631
2014 modern 75 #33,473
2015 modern 72 #33,595
2016 modern 73 #33,502

Geography

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Where Deedmans are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Stoke-next-Guildford, London parishes, Wandsworth, St Mary Magdalen Bermondsey and Worplesdon , Ash. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Bournemouth, Rochford, New Forest, Hart and Guildford. 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 Stoke-next-Guildford Surrey
2 London parishes London 3
3 Wandsworth London (South Districts)
4 St Mary Magdalen Bermondsey London (South Districts)
5 Worplesdon , Ash Surrey

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Bournemouth 010 Bournemouth
2 Rochford 003 Rochford
3 New Forest 012 New Forest
4 Hart 007 Hart
5 Guildford 004 Guildford

Forenames

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First names often paired with Deedman

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Deedman

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Deedman is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Deedman 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

Deedman 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.

10
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Deedman 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 Deedman, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

1881 census detail

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Deedman families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Deedman 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. Surrey leads with 63 Deedmans recorded in 1881 and an index of 13.81x.

County Total Index
Surrey 63 13.81x
Middlesex 19 2.03x
Hampshire 13 6.77x
Kent 1 0.31x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Ash Normandy in Surrey leads with 44 Deedmans recorded in 1881 and an index of 7096.77x.

Place Total Index
Ash Normandy 44 7096.77x
Wandsworth 8 88.79x
Shoreditch London 7 17.25x
Aldershot 6 93.31x
Islington London 6 6.61x
Bow London 3 25.17x
Titchfield 3 206.90x
Uxbridge 3 280.37x
Worplesdon 3 545.45x
Croydon 2 7.90x
Alton 1 68.97x
Christchurch 1 24.04x
Guildford Holy Trinity 1 114.94x
Guildford St Nicholas 1 123.46x
Lewisham 1 5.87x
Portsea 1 2.66x
Stoke 1 46.51x
Streatham 1 14.39x
Thames Ditton 1 105.26x
Woking 1 36.36x
Yateley 1 277.78x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 7
Sarah 5
Annie 4
Edith 2
Elizabeth 2
Elizth. 2
Ellen 2
Louisa 2
Martha 2
Rose 2
Alice 1
Beatrice 1
Caroline 1
Catherine 1
Clara 1
Eliza 1
Emily 1
Emma 1
Esther 1
Harriet 1
Isabel 1
Jane 1
Leah 1
Lucy 1
Marie 1
Selina 1
Susan 1

Top male names

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

FAQ

Deedman surname: questions and answers

How common was the Deedman surname in 1881?

In 1881, 96 people were recorded with the Deedman surname. That placed it at #20,248 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Deedman surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 73 in 2016. That gives Deedman a modern rank of #33,502.

What does the Deedman map show?

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