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UK surname

Derwin

A phonetic variant of the surname Darwin, derived from the Derbyshire region of England.

In the 1881 census there were 18 people recorded with the Derwin surname, ranking it #31,019 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 117, ranked #28,033, up from #31,019 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Glenwood South, Leeds and East Riding of Yorkshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Derwin is 124 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 550.0%.

1881 census count

18

Ranked #31,019

Modern count

117

2016, ranked #28,033

Peak year

2015

124 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Derwin had 18 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #31,019 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 117 in 2016, ranked #28,033.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 68 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living.

Derwin surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Derwin surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Derwin 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 42 #25,706
1861 historical 55 #27,007
1881 historical 18 #31,019
1891 historical 29 #31,963
1901 historical 68 #26,598
1911 historical 46 #28,224
1997 modern 113 #25,106
1998 modern 114 #25,589
1999 modern 114 #25,766
2000 modern 120 #24,950
2001 modern 110 #25,900
2002 modern 114 #25,886
2003 modern 116 #25,415
2004 modern 113 #25,999
2005 modern 111 #26,260
2006 modern 116 #25,813
2007 modern 110 #27,087
2008 modern 111 #27,225
2009 modern 109 #28,145
2010 modern 111 #28,509
2011 modern 111 #28,294
2012 modern 122 #26,696
2013 modern 123 #26,974
2014 modern 122 #27,358
2015 modern 124 #26,944
2016 modern 117 #28,033

Geography

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Where Derwins 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 Glenwood South, Leeds, East Riding of Yorkshire, East Staffordshire and Rother. 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 Glenwood South Glasgow City
2 Leeds 072 Leeds
3 East Riding of Yorkshire 043 East Riding of Yorkshire
4 East Staffordshire 009 East Staffordshire
5 Rother 008 Rother

Forenames

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First names often paired with Derwin

These lists show first names that appear often with the Derwin 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 Derwin

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

Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living

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

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Group profile

Families with resident dependent children (but not students) are common. Established family groups and White ethnicity predominate, as do individuals born in the UK. They are more likely than the Supergroup average to have been resident in their terraced, semi-detached, or detached houses for more than one year. Levels of multiple car ownership are high. Properties are owned and typically have surplus living space. Associate professionals and administrative occupations are prevalent, and parents are likely to be in middle age or approaching retirement. Educational attainment is above the Supergroup average. Scattered developments and concentrations are found in many small towns.

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

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs

Within London, Derwin is most associated with areas classed as Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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 concentrated in suburban areas, these terraced and semi-detached developments are less overcrowded than the Supergroup average, and resident households are more likely to own two or more cars. There are fewer residents aged 25-44, and a larger share of residents employed in administrative and secretarial occupations. Residents are more likely to have been born in the UK, less likely to have been born in the EU or Africa, and much less likely to self-identify as Bangladeshi.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Derwin is most concentrated in decile 10 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

Derwin falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more 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 Derwin is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 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 - Irish

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

Meaning and origin of Derwin

The surname Derwin is of Anglo-Saxon origin and can be traced back to the 8th century in England. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "deor," meaning deer, and "win," meaning friend or protector. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who cared for or hunted deer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Derwin can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appeared as "Derewine." This entry suggests that the name was already in use in parts of England by the late 11th century.

During the Middle Ages, various spellings of the name emerged, including Derewin, Derwyne, and Derewyne. These variations reflect the evolving nature of English language and spelling conventions over time.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named John Derwin was recorded as a landowner in the county of Wiltshire. Around the same period, a Robert Derwin was mentioned as a merchant in the city of Bristol.

By the 16th century, the Derwin surname had spread across various regions of England. In 1587, a poet named Thomas Derwin was born in Staffordshire. He is known for his contributions to the English Renaissance literary scene.

Another prominent individual with the Derwin surname was Sir William Derwin (1590-1657), a Member of Parliament and supporter of the Parliamentarian cause during the English Civil War.

In the late 18th century, a notable figure named Edward Derwin (1743-1819) gained recognition as a successful merchant and philanthropist in the city of London.

Throughout the 19th century, the Derwin surname continued to be found across England, with several individuals making their mark in various fields. For instance, James Derwin (1825-1898) was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in London.

As the centuries passed, the Derwin surname also spread to other parts of the world, including North America and Australia, as families migrated from England to new territories.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Derwin families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Derwin 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. Channel Islands leads with 9 Derwins recorded in 1881 and an index of 115.38x.

County Total Index
Channel Islands 9 115.38x
Derbyshire 6 14.56x
Lancashire 5 1.60x
Devon 2 3.65x
Northumberland 2 5.11x
Essex 1 1.92x
Kent 1 1.11x
Nottinghamshire 1 2.82x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Helier in Channel Islands leads with 8 Derwins recorded in 1881 and an index of 314.96x.

Place Total Index
St Helier 8 314.96x
Crich 6 2222.22x
Ashton Under Lyne 3 43.92x
Lancaster 2 107.53x
Plymouth St Andrew 2 47.39x
Greenwich 1 23.87x
North Shields 1 128.21x
Nottingham St Mary 1 10.89x
South Weald 1 222.22x
St Peter Port 1 69.44x
Westgate 1 41.15x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Ann 2
Agnes 1
Bridget 1
Catherine 1
Emily 1
Emma 1
Evelyn 1
Harriet 1
Margaret 1
Sarah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 4
Bernard 3
Michael 2
William 2
Charles 1
Edwin 1
Francis 1
George 1
Thomas 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 Derwin households.

FAQ

Derwin surname: questions and answers

How common was the Derwin surname in 1881?

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

How common is the Derwin surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 117 in 2016. That gives Derwin a modern rank of #28,033.

What does the Derwin surname mean?

A phonetic variant of the surname Darwin, derived from the Derbyshire region of England.

What does the Derwin map show?

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