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UK surname

Duglass

In the 1881 census there were 83 people recorded with the Duglass surname, ranking it #21,808 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 3, ranked #38,594, down from #21,808 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Newcastle All Saints, Gateshead and Winkfield with Ascot. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Duglass is 106 in 1851. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 96.4%.

1881 census count

83

Ranked #21,808

Modern count

3

2016, ranked #38,594

Peak year

1851

106 bearers

Map years

1

1851 to 1851

Key insights

  • Duglass had 83 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #21,808 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 3 in 2016, ranked #38,594.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 106 in 1851.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is No data.

Duglass surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Duglass surname density by area, 1851 census.

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Timeline

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Duglass 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 106 #16,512
1861 historical 64 #25,747
1881 historical 83 #21,808
1891 historical 27 #32,115
1901 historical 32 #30,501
1911 historical 7 #33,083
1999 modern 2 #38,551
2000 modern 2 #38,472
2001 modern 2 #38,335
2002 modern 5 #37,723
2003 modern 5 #37,750
2004 modern 5 #37,830
2005 modern 5 #37,885
2006 modern 5 #37,956
2007 modern 5 #38,004
2008 modern 5 #38,027
2009 modern 5 #38,122
2010 modern 5 #38,186
2011 modern 4 #38,338
2012 modern 3 #38,530
2013 modern 3 #38,526
2014 modern 3 #38,552
2015 modern 3 #38,558
2016 modern 3 #38,594

Geography

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Where Duglass' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Newcastle All Saints, Gateshead, Winkfield with Ascot, Glasgow and Preston. 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.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Newcastle All Saints Northumberland
2 Gateshead Durham
3 Winkfield with Ascot Berkshire
4 Glasgow Lanark
5 Preston Lancashire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 No data No data

Forenames

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First names often paired with Duglass

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

Recent female names

No Forenames Found

Recent male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Duglass

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

No data

Group

No data

Nationally, the Duglass surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Duglass household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

No data

Group

No data

Within London, Duglass 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.

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The modern neighbourhood pattern for Duglass is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Unknown

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

1881 census detail

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Duglass families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Duglass 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. Durham leads with 22 Duglass' recorded in 1881 and an index of 9.13x.

County Total Index
Durham 22 9.13x
Northumberland 19 15.78x
Lancashire 9 0.94x
Yorkshire 8 1.00x
Gloucestershire 5 3.15x
Cumberland 4 5.74x
Staffordshire 4 1.46x
Monmouthshire 3 5.13x
Lanarkshire 2 0.76x
Middlesex 2 0.25x
Warwickshire 2 0.98x
Cheshire 1 0.56x
Kent 1 0.36x
Worcestershire 1 0.95x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Boldon in Durham leads with 10 Duglass' recorded in 1881 and an index of 1162.79x.

Place Total Index
Boldon 10 1162.79x
Newcastle On Tyne All Sts 8 111.27x
East Chevington 6 1500.00x
Monkwearmouth Shore 6 127.66x
Bishopwearmouth 5 24.19x
Clifton 5 62.27x
Hensingham 4 701.75x
Hopton Coton 4 1025.64x
Bury 3 27.35x
Newport 3 107.53x
Preston 3 11.67x
Sandal Magna 3 252.10x
Selbys Forest 3 30000.00x
Alnwick 2 96.62x
Aston 2 3.56x
Gate Fulford 2 106.95x
Glasgow 2 4.30x
Liverpool 2 3.43x
St Marylebone London 2 4.63x
Benfieldside 1 63.29x
Chester St Oswald 1 30.86x
Dudley 1 7.78x
Gillingham 1 17.57x
Poulton Barre 1 91.74x
Rimington 1 909.09x
Selby 1 59.52x
Welwick 1 1111.11x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 7
Elizabeth 3
Ann 2
Eliza 2
Hannah 2
M. 2
Sarah 2
Ada 1
Alice 1
Annabella 1
Annie 1
Catherine 1
E. 1
Eleanor 1
Ellen 1
Emma 1
Helen 1
Julia 1
Kate 1
L. 1
Lydia 1
Margaret 1
Martha 1
S. 1
Sophia 1
William 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 8
William 6
George 5
Henry 3
James 3
J. 2
Selby 2
Thomas 2
Albert 1
Alfred 1
Christopher 1
Edward 1
G. 1
J.G. 1
Joseph 1
Peter 1
Ralph 1
Robert 1
Robt. 1

FAQ

Duglass surname: questions and answers

How common was the Duglass surname in 1881?

In 1881, 83 people were recorded with the Duglass surname. That placed it at #21,808 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Duglass surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 3 in 2016. That gives Duglass a modern rank of #38,594.

What does the Duglass map show?

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