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UK surname

Eaglen

A surname derived from the Old English word "egle," meaning "eagle," likely referring to a person with a keen, eagle-like eyesight.

In the 1881 census there were 33 people recorded with the Eaglen surname, ranking it #28,965 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 339, ranked #13,492, up from #28,965 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Saham Toney, London parishes and Hellesdon, St Mary in the Marsh, St Clement, St Martin at Oak, St Mary at Coslany, St Michael at Cos. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include North Norfolk, Leeds and Great Yarmouth.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Eaglen is 358 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 927.3%.

1881 census count

33

Ranked #28,965

Modern count

339

2016, ranked #13,492

Peak year

2014

358 bearers

Map years

6

1891 to 2016

Key insights

  • Eaglen had 33 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #28,965 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 339 in 2016, ranked #13,492.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 188 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Eaglen surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Eaglen surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Eaglen 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 16 #30,441
1861 historical 21 #31,242
1881 historical 33 #28,965
1891 historical 104 #23,388
1901 historical 131 #19,552
1911 historical 188 #15,550
1997 modern 319 #13,000
1998 modern 333 #12,964
1999 modern 334 #13,022
2000 modern 332 #13,023
2001 modern 325 #13,030
2002 modern 340 #12,884
2003 modern 333 #12,875
2004 modern 327 #13,094
2005 modern 325 #13,080
2006 modern 317 #13,376
2007 modern 332 #13,087
2008 modern 329 #13,286
2009 modern 336 #13,345
2010 modern 339 #13,523
2011 modern 343 #13,277
2012 modern 352 #12,913
2013 modern 353 #13,104
2014 modern 358 #13,045
2015 modern 345 #13,312
2016 modern 339 #13,492

Geography

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Where Eaglens are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Saham Toney, London parishes, Hellesdon, St Mary in the Marsh, St Clement, St Martin at Oak, St Mary at Coslany, St Michael at Cos and Lakenham , Eaton St Andrew, Town Close, St Stephen, St Peter Mancroft, St Giles, St Andrew, St John. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to North Norfolk, Leeds and Great Yarmouth. 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 Saham Toney Norfolk
2 London parishes London 3
3 Hellesdon, St Mary in the Marsh, St Clement, St Martin at Oak, St Mary at Coslany, St Michael at Cos Norfolk
4 Lakenham , Eaton St Andrew, Town Close, St Stephen, St Peter Mancroft, St Giles, St Andrew, St John Norfolk
5 London parishes London 2

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 North Norfolk 002 North Norfolk
2 Leeds 077 Leeds
3 Great Yarmouth 007 Great Yarmouth
4 Great Yarmouth 011 Great Yarmouth
5 Leeds 087 Leeds

Forenames

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First names often paired with Eaglen

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Eaglen

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

Rural Amenity

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

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Group profile

This Group comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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

Central Connected Professionals and Managers

Group

Senior Professionals

Within London, Eaglen is most associated with areas classed as Senior Professionals, part of Central Connected Professionals and Managers. 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

These very central neighbourhoods house residents whose ages are more skewed towards older age cohorts than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Few households have young children. Rates of illness are low. Indian ethnicity is rare compared to the Supergroup mean. Property under occupation is more common, despite the centrality of neighbourhoods, and more residents live in communal establishments than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Adult residents of these neighbourhoods are typically aged 25 to 44, working full-time in professional, managerial or associate professional occupations. There are few families with dependent children. The predominantly Inner London neighbourhoods have an international character, including many residents born elsewhere in Europe alongside high numbers of individuals identifying as of Chinese ethnicity. Many individuals are never married, childless and/or living alone. Above average numbers of individuals, likely to be full-time students, live in communal establishments. Elsewhere, privately rented flats are the dominant housing type. Residents of these areas are well-qualified, with a significant number holding Level 4 or above qualifications. There is a correspondingly high level of individuals employed full-time in professional, managerial and associated professional or technical occupations. Employing industries are financial, real estate, professional, administration, and, to a lesser degree, transport and communications. Unemployment is uncommon.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Eaglen 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

Eaglen falls in decile 6 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Eaglen 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Eaglen

The surname Eaglen has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be a locational surname, derived from a place name that originally meant "the dweller at the eagle's nest." The name is thought to have evolved from the Old English words "egle" (eagle) and "hlyn" (slope or hill).

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eaglen can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry mentions an individual named Edric de Egleshull, which is likely an early spelling variation of the surname.

In the 13th century, records show a John de Eggleshulle from Gloucestershire, and in the 14th century, there are mentions of a Thomas Egylhoun from Yorkshire. These variations in spelling were common during the Middle Ages before standardized spelling became more prevalent.

One notable individual with the surname Eaglen was Sir John Eaglen (1594-1667), an English judge and politician who served as a member of Parliament and as a Justice of the King's Bench during the reign of Charles I.

Another historical figure was Thomas Eaglen (1622-1698), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Ashow in Warwickshire. He published several religious works, including "A Practical Exposition of the Ten Commandments" in 1671.

In the 18th century, there was William Eaglen (1720-1785), a successful merchant and landowner from Oxfordshire. Records indicate that he acquired significant wealth and owned properties in several counties.

Moving into the 19th century, Samuel Eaglen (1814-1891) was a prominent figure in the field of education. He served as the headmaster of several schools in London and was known for his innovative teaching methods and commitment to improving educational standards.

Another notable individual was Mary Eaglen (1857-1935), a English artist and sculptor who gained recognition for her portraits and figurative works. She exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy and received commissions from notable clients.

While the surname Eaglen is not among the most common in England, it has a rich history that can be traced back to the medieval period. The name's origins are deeply rooted in the English language and geography, reflecting the country's diverse cultural heritage.

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1881 census detail

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Eaglen families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Eaglen 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 11 Eaglens recorded in 1881 and an index of 7.02x.

County Total Index
Surrey 11 7.02x
Norfolk 9 18.20x
Yorkshire 7 2.20x
Hampshire 4 6.07x
Essex 1 1.58x
Nottinghamshire 1 2.31x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Newington in Surrey leads with 11 Eaglens recorded in 1881 and an index of 92.59x.

Place Total Index
Newington 11 92.59x
Norwich St Peter Mancroft 7 2800.00x
Wortley In Bramley 5 198.41x
Aldershot 4 181.00x
Headingley Cum Burley 2 97.56x
Saham Toney 2 1538.46x
Loughton 1 322.58x
Worksop 1 77.52x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Jane 2
Mary 2
Ann 1
Annie 1
Charlotte 1
Clara 1
Eliza 1
Harriet 1
Henry 1
Margaret 1
Maria 1
Phobe 1
Rhoda 1
Sarah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Robert 3
George 2
Henry 2
John 2
Joseph 2
James 1
Richard 1
Sidney 1
Thomas 1
Walter 1
William 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 Eaglen households.

FAQ

Eaglen surname: questions and answers

How common was the Eaglen surname in 1881?

In 1881, 33 people were recorded with the Eaglen surname. That placed it at #28,965 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Eaglen surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 339 in 2016. That gives Eaglen a modern rank of #13,492.

What does the Eaglen surname mean?

A surname derived from the Old English word "egle," meaning "eagle," likely referring to a person with a keen, eagle-like eyesight.

What does the Eaglen map show?

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