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UK surname

Egdell

In the 1881 census there were 131 people recorded with the Egdell surname, ranking it #16,824 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 166, ranked #22,140, down from #16,824 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Warkworth, Morpeth and Tynemouth. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Northumberland and Gateshead.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Egdell is 184 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 26.7%.

1881 census count

131

Ranked #16,824

Modern count

166

2016, ranked #22,140

Peak year

1911

184 bearers

Map years

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1881 to 2016

Key insights

  • Egdell had 131 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #16,824 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 166 in 2016, ranked #22,140.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 184 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Egdell surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Egdell surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Egdell 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 68 #21,302
1861 historical 59 #26,466
1881 historical 131 #16,824
1891 historical 153 #18,078
1901 historical 165 #17,085
1911 historical 184 #15,742
1997 modern 174 #19,231
1998 modern 174 #19,729
1999 modern 179 #19,539
2000 modern 171 #20,044
2001 modern 166 #20,129
2002 modern 176 #19,829
2003 modern 164 #20,483
2004 modern 159 #21,007
2005 modern 157 #21,128
2006 modern 158 #21,229
2007 modern 160 #21,296
2008 modern 159 #21,598
2009 modern 158 #22,168
2010 modern 156 #22,886
2011 modern 155 #22,790
2012 modern 167 #21,598
2013 modern 171 #21,654
2014 modern 171 #21,812
2015 modern 166 #22,159
2016 modern 166 #22,140

Geography

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Where Egdells are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Warkworth, Morpeth, Tynemouth, Bothal and Newcastle St John. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Northumberland and Gateshead. 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 Warkworth Northumberland
2 Morpeth Northumberland
3 Tynemouth Northumberland
4 Bothal Northumberland
5 Newcastle St John Northumberland

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Northumberland 005 Northumberland
2 Northumberland 006 Northumberland
3 Gateshead 021 Gateshead
4 Northumberland 004 Northumberland
5 Gateshead 012 Gateshead

Forenames

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First names often paired with Egdell

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Egdell

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Egdell, 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 Egdell surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ageing Communities, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Egdell 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

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Egdell is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction 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

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

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

Egdell is most concentrated in decile 1 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Egdell falls in decile 3 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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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Egdell 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 Egdell, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

1881 census detail

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Egdell families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Egdell 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. Northumberland leads with 112 Egdells recorded in 1881 and an index of 58.91x.

County Total Index
Northumberland 112 58.91x
Yorkshire 11 0.87x
Durham 5 1.32x
Middlesex 2 0.16x
Staffordshire 1 0.23x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Westgate in Northumberland leads with 27 Egdells recorded in 1881 and an index of 229.40x.

Place Total Index
Westgate 27 229.40x
Alnwick 26 795.11x
Longhurst 11 2972.97x
Lesbury 10 2380.95x
Headingley Cum Burley 9 110.43x
Tynemouth 9 88.41x
Embleton 7 1707.32x
Acklington 6 6000.00x
Elwick Hall 4 5714.29x
Morpeth 4 178.57x
Preston In Tynemouth 4 533.33x
Alnmouth 2 869.57x
Bow London 2 12.29x
Jesmond 2 74.63x
Leeds 2 2.80x
Newcastle On Tyne St 2 20.28x
Broom 1 322.58x
Byker 1 10.64x
Handsworth 1 9.41x
North Shields 1 26.39x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 13
Elizabeth 11
Annie 6
Ann 5
Agnes 4
Alice 4
Jane 4
Agness 2
Margaret 2
Christianna 1
Elizath. 1
Fanny 1
Hannah 1
Harriet 1
Isabella 1
Margt. 1
Maria 1
Mariam 1
Rose 1
Thomasina 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Robert 16
John 13
George 8
Thomas 8
Edward 4
Henry 3
Samual 2
Samuel 2
William 2
Albert 1
Alfred 1
Allan 1
Charlton 1
Dixon 1
Hen. 1
Hugh 1
James 1
Joseph 1

FAQ

Egdell surname: questions and answers

How common was the Egdell surname in 1881?

In 1881, 131 people were recorded with the Egdell surname. That placed it at #16,824 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Egdell surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 166 in 2016. That gives Egdell a modern rank of #22,140.

What does the Egdell map show?

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