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UK surname

Domville

A surname derived from a French place name, possibly a town or village.

In the 1881 census there were 64 people recorded with the Domville surname, ranking it #24,561 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 101, ranked #30,929, down from #24,561 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Paddington, Prescot and Liverpool. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include County Durham, Knowsley and Trafford.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Domville is 130 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 57.8%.

1881 census count

64

Ranked #24,561

Modern count

101

2016, ranked #30,929

Peak year

2010

130 bearers

Map years

5

1901 to 2016

Key insights

  • Domville had 64 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #24,561 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 116 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Young Families in Industrial Towns.

Domville surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Domville surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Domville 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 44 #25,328
1861 historical 69 #25,057
1881 historical 64 #24,561
1891 historical 97 #24,447
1901 historical 115 #21,050
1911 historical 116 #20,850
1997 modern 106 #26,057
1998 modern 101 #27,479
1999 modern 102 #27,468
2000 modern 101 #27,555
2001 modern 95 #28,101
2002 modern 96 #28,534
2003 modern 103 #27,234
2004 modern 103 #27,503
2005 modern 102 #27,689
2006 modern 104 #27,646
2007 modern 107 #27,557
2008 modern 110 #27,391
2009 modern 114 #27,363
2010 modern 130 #25,775
2011 modern 121 #26,789
2012 modern 97 #30,798
2013 modern 98 #31,078
2014 modern 104 #30,365
2015 modern 102 #30,624
2016 modern 101 #30,929

Geography

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Where Domvilles are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Paddington, Prescot, Liverpool, Auckland St Andrew (North Bedburn), Witton-le-Wear and Warrington. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to County Durham, Knowsley, Trafford, Wirral and Warrington. 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 Paddington London (West Districts)
2 Prescot Lancashire
3 Liverpool Lancashire
4 Auckland St Andrew (North Bedburn), Witton-le-Wear Durham
5 Warrington Lancashire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 County Durham 051 County Durham
2 Knowsley 015 Knowsley
3 Trafford 023 Trafford
4 Wirral 031 Wirral
5 Warrington 011 Warrington

Forenames

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First names often paired with Domville

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Domville

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

Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce

Group

Young Families in Industrial Towns

Nationally, the Domville surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Young Families in Industrial Towns, within Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce. This does not mean every Domville 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 house predominantly young, UK-born individuals identifying with a White ethnic group with dependent children. Long-term disability and unpaid care are prevalent, and religious affiliations are uncommon. Housing is terraced or semi-detached and social rented sector housing is the norm. Unemployment is above the Supergroup average, and employment is principally in elementary occupations, as process plant and machine operatives, or in caring and leisure services. Educational attainment is low. The group is scattered throughout former industrial towns in the Midlands and the South Wales Valleys.

Wider pattern

Living in terraced or semi-detached houses, residents of these neighbourhoods typically lack high levels of education and work in elementary or routine service occupations. Unemployment is above average. Residents are predominantly born in the UK, and residents are also predominantly from ethnic minorities. Social (but not private sector) rented sector housing is common. This Supergroup is found throughout the UK’s conurbations and industrial regions but is also an integral part of smaller towns.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Domville is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, 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

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

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

Domville is most concentrated in decile 7 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

Domville 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 Domville 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 - British

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

Meaning and origin of Domville

The surname Domville has its roots in Normandy, France, tracing back to the 11th century. It is derived from the Old French term "domville," which means "lord of the village" or "master of the estate." This name was likely given to individuals who held authority or owned significant property in a particular area.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Domville can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This document contains several entries related to individuals bearing this surname, indicating their presence and influence during the Norman conquest of England.

In the 13th century, the name Domville appeared in various records and manuscripts across Normandy and England. One notable example is Sir John Domville, a prominent knight who participated in the Crusades and was born around 1220 in Lincolnshire, England.

During the 14th century, the Domville family established themselves in Kent, England, where they acquired substantial landholdings. This period saw the emergence of several distinguished individuals bearing the name, including William Domville, a respected theologian and scholar who was born in 1340 and served as a chaplain to King Edward III.

In the 16th century, the Domville surname gained further recognition with the birth of Sir William Domville (1508-1589), a renowned English soldier and diplomat. He served under Queen Elizabeth I and played a crucial role in the English court, representing the Crown in diplomatic missions across Europe.

Another notable figure was Sir Charles Domville (1770-1858), a British Army officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and later became the Governor of Nova Scotia, Canada. His distinguished military career and leadership contributions left a lasting impact on both British and Canadian history.

The Domville surname has also been associated with various place names and locations throughout history. For instance, the village of Domville in Lincolnshire, England, is believed to have derived its name from the Domville family, who held significant influence and landholdings in the area during the Middle Ages.

Over the centuries, the surname Domville has undergone various spelling variations, including Domvile, Domville, Dumville, and Dombville, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic evolutions. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained intact, tracing back to its Norman roots and association with landed gentry and authority.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Domville families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Domville 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. Lancashire leads with 28 Domvilles recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.67x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 28 3.67x
Durham 11 5.75x
Cheshire 7 4.93x
Northumberland 5 5.22x
Devon 4 2.99x
Middlesex 3 0.47x
Royal Navy 2 26.08x
Surrey 2 0.64x
Yorkshire 2 0.31x
Hampshire 1 0.76x
Worcestershire 1 1.19x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Everton in Lancashire leads with 9 Domvilles recorded in 1881 and an index of 36.98x.

Place Total Index
Everton 9 36.98x
Witton Le Wear 9 1666.67x
Great Sankey 8 5714.29x
Stockport 7 95.76x
Bradford 6 168.07x
Westgate 5 84.32x
Burtonwood 3 1071.43x
Exeter St David 3 263.16x
Paddington London 3 12.68x
Hurworth 2 588.24x
Putney 2 68.26x
Royal Navy 2 30.49x
Alverstoke 1 20.96x
Devonport 1 64.94x
Great Malvern 1 57.14x
Keighley 1 14.71x
Liverpool 1 2.16x
Wakefield 1 20.41x
Walton On Hill 1 24.15x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Elizabeth 7
Sarah 5
Mary 4
Ann 3
Anne 1
Edith 1
Eliza 1
Ellen 1
Emily 1
Jane 1
Louisa 1
Lucy 1
Margaret 1
Minnie 1
Rosa 1
Susannah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Thomas 4
William 4
James 3
Peter 3
George 2
John 2
Joseph 2
Josh. 2
Beachamp 1
Charles 1
Compton 1
David 1
Edward 1
Ewen 1
Harry 1
Henry 1
Mark 1
Robert 1
Sidney 1
Wm. 1
Wm.Cecil 1

FAQ

Domville surname: questions and answers

How common was the Domville surname in 1881?

In 1881, 64 people were recorded with the Domville surname. That placed it at #24,561 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Domville surname today?

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

What does the Domville surname mean?

A surname derived from a French place name, possibly a town or village.

What does the Domville map show?

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