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UK surname

Dyne

One who comes from an elevated area.

In the 1881 census there were 118 people recorded with the Dyne surname, ranking it #17,935 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 224, ranked #18,164, down from #17,935 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Llandaff (incl. Canton), Leckwith, St Pancras and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Northumberland, Bridgend and Pembrokeshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Dyne is 264 in 1998. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 89.8%.

1881 census count

118

Ranked #17,935

Modern count

224

2016, ranked #18,164

Peak year

1998

264 bearers

Map years

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1861 to 2016

Key insights

  • Dyne had 118 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #17,935 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 224 in 2016, ranked #18,164.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 204 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Dyne surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Dyne surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Dyne 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 52 #23,915
1861 historical 100 #21,103
1881 historical 118 #17,935
1891 historical 195 #15,211
1901 historical 181 #16,107
1911 historical 204 #14,784
1997 modern 252 #15,193
1998 modern 264 #15,119
1999 modern 255 #15,599
2000 modern 255 #15,538
2001 modern 252 #15,452
2002 modern 247 #15,941
2003 modern 238 #16,144
2004 modern 219 #17,180
2005 modern 204 #17,893
2006 modern 202 #18,160
2007 modern 213 #17,744
2008 modern 222 #17,442
2009 modern 218 #18,015
2010 modern 237 #17,368
2011 modern 230 #17,578
2012 modern 223 #17,852
2013 modern 229 #17,816
2014 modern 222 #18,355
2015 modern 220 #18,346
2016 modern 224 #18,164

Geography

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Where Dynes are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Llandaff (incl. Canton), Leckwith, St Pancras, London parishes, St Paul Deptford, St Nicholas Deptford and Llangynwyd, Glyn-Corrwg. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Northumberland, Bridgend, Pembrokeshire and East Hampshire. 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 Llandaff (incl. Canton), Leckwith Glamorganshire
2 St Pancras London (North Districts)
3 London parishes London 3
4 St Paul Deptford, St Nicholas Deptford London (South Districts)
5 Llangynwyd, Glyn-Corrwg Glamorganshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Northumberland 008 Northumberland
2 Bridgend 008 Bridgend
3 Bridgend 018 Bridgend
4 Pembrokeshire 013 Pembrokeshire
5 East Hampshire 007 East Hampshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Dyne

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Dyne

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

Ageing Communities

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

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Group profile

Many residents are of normal retirement age or above and live in communal establishments, and there are few dependent children. The dominant property type is a mix of retirement flats and detached houses. Those in work are likely to be employed in managerial and professional occupations, and many residents are educated to degree level. Levels of owner occupation are high, but the private rental sector is also present. Rural locations predominate.

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Dyne 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

Dyne is most concentrated in decile 8 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

Dyne 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Dyne is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 25-30 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 Dyne, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Dyne

The surname Dyne originates from England, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "dyn," meaning a loud noise or din. This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a descriptive surname, referring to someone who was known for making a lot of noise or commotion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dyne can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Norfolk, dated around 1230, where a person named William Dyne is mentioned. These rolls were financial records kept by the English Exchequer, indicating that individuals with this surname were present in Norfolk during the 13th century.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various records across different counties, such as the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, where a John Dyne is mentioned in 1317. Another notable reference is from the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, which list a Thomas Dyne as a taxpayer.

The surname Dyne has also been linked to certain place names, such as Dyne in Lincolnshire, which was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Dine." This suggests that some individuals may have taken their surname from the location where they resided or originated.

One of the earliest recorded Dynes was Sir William Dyne, who lived in the 14th century and served as a knight during the reign of King Edward III. Another notable figure was Robert Dyne, a merchant from Bristol who was involved in trade with Spain and Portugal in the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various records, including the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1524, which mention a John Dyne. Additionally, a William Dyne was listed as a freeman of the City of London in 1564.

During the 17th century, the Dyne surname continued to be present across England. Notable individuals from this period include John Dyne, a member of the Virginia Company of London, who was involved in the early colonization efforts in America in the early 1600s.

While the surname Dyne is not among the most common in England, it has persisted throughout the centuries and can be traced back to its Old English roots, reflecting the diverse linguistic and cultural influences that have shaped the English language and its naming traditions.

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1881 census detail

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Dyne families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Dyne 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 39 Dynes recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.95x.

County Total Index
Surrey 39 6.95x
Middlesex 29 2.52x
Kent 19 4.84x
Sussex 9 4.64x
Glamorgan 8 3.99x
Cornwall 5 3.84x
Somerset 4 2.16x
Norfolk 2 1.13x
Hampshire 1 0.42x
Lancashire 1 0.07x
Wiltshire 1 0.98x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Bermondsey in Surrey leads with 17 Dynes recorded in 1881 and an index of 49.61x.

Place Total Index
Bermondsey 17 49.61x
Camberwell 10 13.60x
St Pancras London 9 9.71x
Llandaff 8 119.94x
Rogate 7 1794.87x
Islington London 5 4.48x
Lambeth 5 4.98x
Lewisham 5 23.88x
Mevagissey 5 574.71x
Dover St Mary Virgin 4 105.26x
Hackney London 4 6.20x
Rainham 4 370.37x
Bruton 3 410.96x
Sevenoaks 3 94.34x
Battersea 2 4.72x
Bromley London 2 7.90x
Downham Market 2 163.93x
Milton In Gravesend 2 33.96x
St George Hanover Square 2 9.86x
Westminster St James 2 16.91x
Brighton 1 2.55x
Croydon 1 3.21x
Eastbourne 1 11.20x
Greenwich 1 5.46x
Holdenhurst 1 16.16x
Keynsham 1 75.19x
Liverpool 1 1.21x
Mere 1 86.21x
Newington 1 2.35x
Rotherhithe 1 7.03x
Southwark St George Martyr 1 4.32x
Southwark St Olave 1 113.64x
St Anne Soho London 1 15.22x
St Clement Danes London 1 42.02x
St George In East London 1 9.23x
St Marylebone London 1 1.63x
Tottenham 1 5.46x

Top female names

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

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 7
Henry 6
William 6
James 4
Charles 3
Frank 3
George 3
Arthur 2
Edwin 2
(Mr) 1
Albert 1
Alfred 1
Andrew 1
Bertie 1
Edward 1
F.G.B. 1
Frederick 1
Godfrey 1
Harold 1
Herbert 1
Richard 1
Samuel 1
Stephen 1
Thomas 1
Walter 1

FAQ

Dyne surname: questions and answers

How common was the Dyne surname in 1881?

In 1881, 118 people were recorded with the Dyne surname. That placed it at #17,935 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Dyne surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 224 in 2016. That gives Dyne a modern rank of #18,164.

What does the Dyne surname mean?

One who comes from an elevated area.

What does the Dyne map show?

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