UK surname
The surname relating to an area near a watercourse or stream.
In the 1881 census there were 14 people recorded with the Dyle surname, ranking it #31,604 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 3, ranked #38,594, down from #31,604 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Lincoln St Botolph, Govan Combination and Battersea. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Dyle is 108 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 78.6%.
1881 census count
14
Ranked #31,604
Modern count
3
2016, ranked #38,594
Peak year
1891
108 bearers
Map years
1
1891 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Dyle surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Dyle surname density by area, 1891 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 | 34 | #27,194 |
| 1861 | historical | 84 | #23,058 |
| 1881 | historical | 14 | #31,604 |
| 1891 | historical | 108 | #22,828 |
| 1901 | historical | 9 | #33,154 |
| 1911 | historical | 38 | #29,147 |
| 1997 | modern | 5 | #37,891 |
| 1998 | modern | 3 | #38,304 |
| 1999 | modern | 3 | #38,318 |
| 2000 | modern | 2 | #38,472 |
| 2001 | modern | 1 | #38,647 |
| 2002 | modern | 2 | #38,400 |
| 2003 | modern | 3 | #38,198 |
| 2004 | modern | 2 | #38,464 |
| 2005 | modern | 2 | #38,532 |
| 2006 | modern | 1 | #38,879 |
| 2007 | modern | 2 | #38,617 |
| 2008 | modern | 3 | #38,396 |
| 2009 | modern | 4 | #38,287 |
| 2010 | modern | 5 | #38,186 |
| 2011 | modern | 4 | #38,338 |
| 2012 | modern | 2 | #38,754 |
| 2013 | modern | 2 | #38,761 |
| 2014 | modern | 2 | #38,791 |
| 2015 | modern | 3 | #38,558 |
| 2016 | modern | 3 | #38,594 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Lincoln St Botolph, Govan Combination, Battersea, Manchester and St Leonard Bromley. 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 | Lincoln St Botolph | Lincolnshire |
| 2 | Govan Combination | Lanark |
| 3 | Battersea | London (South Districts) |
| 4 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 5 | St Leonard Bromley | London (East Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Dyle 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 Dyle, 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 Dyle surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Dyle 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, Dyle 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 Dyle is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Dyle, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname DYLE is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name derived from the Old English words "dyl" or "dyll," meaning a valley or dell. The name likely referred to someone who lived in or near a valley or dell.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname DYLE can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1273, where it appears as "Dyle." This suggests that the name was already well-established in parts of England by the 13th century.
The surname DYLE may also be connected to the village of Dyle in the county of Derbyshire. This village is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Dile," lending further credence to the idea that the surname originated from a place name.
Notable individuals with the surname DYLE include:
1. John Dyle (c. 1430-1498), an English clergyman who served as the Bishop of Carlisle from 1486 until his death.
2. William Dyle (c. 1520-1592), a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Bristol during the Tudor period.
3. Mary Dyle (c. 1625-1692), one of the first English settlers in the Massachusetts Bay Colony and a contributor to the establishment of the town of Duxbury.
4. Thomas Dyle (1678-1748), a respected lawyer and judge who served on the Court of Common Pleas in London during the early 18th century.
5. Elizabeth Dyle (1753-1828), an influential author and poet who wrote extensively about the social and political issues of her time.
Throughout its history, the surname DYLE has also been recorded with various spellings, such as Dile, Dyle, Dyll, and Dile, reflecting the regional dialects and variations in pronunciation across different parts of England.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Dyle 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. Somerset leads with 5 Dyles recorded in 1881 and an index of 22.77x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Somerset | 5 | 22.77x |
| Lancashire | 3 | 1.85x |
| Inverness-shire | 2 | 49.14x |
| Staffordshire | 2 | 4.34x |
| Middlesex | 1 | 0.73x |
| Surrey | 1 | 1.50x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Bridgewater in Somerset leads with 5 Dyles recorded in 1881 and an index of 833.33x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater | 5 | 833.33x |
| Blackburn | 2 | 46.40x |
| Portree | 2 | 1333.33x |
| Walsall Borough | 2 | 555.56x |
| Camberwell | 1 | 11.48x |
| Chelsea London | 1 | 24.33x |
| Walton On Hill | 1 | 113.64x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Dyle 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 Dyle 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 Dyle households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 3 |
| Brick & Tile Kiln Burner | 1 |
| Cotton Rover | 1 |
| Farm Labourer | 1 |
| Joiner | 1 |
| Out Of Employ | 1 |
| Postal Telegraph Clerk | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 14 people were recorded with the Dyle surname. That placed it at #31,604 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 3 in 2016. That gives Dyle a modern rank of #38,594.
The surname relating to an area near a watercourse or stream.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Dyle 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.