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UK surname

Emanuel

Derived from the Hebrew name "Immanuel," meaning "God is with us," and adopted as a surname.

In the 1881 census there were 575 people recorded with the Emanuel surname, ranking it #6,056 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 1,196, ranked #4,981, up from #6,056 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos), Briton Ferry and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Barnet, Salford and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Emanuel is 1,202 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 108.0%.

1881 census count

575

Ranked #6,056

Modern count

1,196

2016, ranked #4,981

Peak year

2015

1,202 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Emanuel had 575 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #6,056 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 1,196 in 2016, ranked #4,981.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 847 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Emanuel surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Emanuel surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Emanuel 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 442 #5,570
1861 historical 358 #7,132
1881 historical 575 #6,056
1891 historical 552 #6,859
1901 historical 749 #5,949
1911 historical 847 #5,243
1997 modern 1,029 #5,355
1998 modern 1,073 #5,367
1999 modern 1,089 #5,329
2000 modern 1,080 #5,340
2001 modern 1,050 #5,369
2002 modern 1,095 #5,290
2003 modern 1,088 #5,229
2004 modern 1,077 #5,282
2005 modern 1,078 #5,219
2006 modern 1,084 #5,198
2007 modern 1,089 #5,230
2008 modern 1,104 #5,200
2009 modern 1,135 #5,184
2010 modern 1,183 #5,106
2011 modern 1,169 #5,095
2012 modern 1,137 #5,143
2013 modern 1,172 #5,095
2014 modern 1,201 #5,018
2015 modern 1,202 #4,964
2016 modern 1,196 #4,981

Geography

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Where Emanuels are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos), Briton Ferry, London parishes and Portsmouth, Portsea. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Barnet, Salford, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Westminster and Carmarthenshire. 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 Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos) Glamorganshire
2 Briton Ferry Glamorganshire
3 London parishes London 1
4 London parishes London 3
5 Portsmouth, Portsea Hampshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Barnet 037 Barnet
2 Salford 010 Salford
3 Rhondda Cynon Taf 007 Rhondda Cynon Taf
4 Westminster 007 Westminster
5 Carmarthenshire 016 Carmarthenshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Emanuel

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Emanuel

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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Emanuel surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Emanuel 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 includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Emanuel is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Emanuel is most concentrated in decile 10 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Emanuel falls in decile 2 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 Emanuel 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 Emanuel, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Emanuel

The surname Emanuel has its origins in the Hebrew language and can be traced back to ancient Israel. It is derived from the Hebrew phrase "Immanu El," which translates to "God is with us." The name gained popularity during the time of the Old Testament and was often given to children as a symbol of faith and devotion to God.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Emanuel can be found in the Bible itself. In the Book of Isaiah, a prophecy is made about the birth of a child who would be called "Immanuel," a name that holds significant religious meaning for both Jews and Christians.

As the Jewish diaspora spread across Europe during the Middle Ages, the surname Emanuel became more widespread. It was commonly found in communities across Spain, Portugal, and Italy, where variations like Emanuelis and Emmanuele were also used.

In the 13th century, the name appears in various historical documents, including the Chartulary of Monreale in Sicily, where a certain Iohannes Emanuelis is mentioned. Additionally, the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086.

Notable individuals with the surname Emanuel throughout history include:

1. Judah Emanuel (1285-1349), a renowned Jewish philosopher and Talmudic scholar from Catalonia, Spain. 2. Emanuel Tremellius (1510-1580), an Italian Renaissance scholar and one of the first non-Jewish translators of the Bible into Latin from the original Hebrew and Aramaic texts. 3. Emanuel da Costa (1717-1791), a Dutch-Portuguese philosopher and influential figure in the European Enlightenment movement. 4. Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772), a Swedish philosopher, mystic, and scientist who is best known for his spiritual writings and the formation of the Swedenborgian branch of Christianity. 5. Emanuel Leutze (1816-1868), a German-American painter known for his iconic work "Washington Crossing the Delaware," which depicts a pivotal moment in the American Revolutionary War.

The surname Emanuel has maintained its popularity and can be found in various cultures and communities around the world, serving as a testament to its rich historical and religious heritage.

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1881 census detail

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Emanuel families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Emanuel 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. Middlesex leads with 152 Emanuels recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.71x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 152 2.71x
Glamorgan 107 10.96x
Carmarthenshire 106 44.84x
Hampshire 35 3.04x
Surrey 31 1.13x
Monmouthshire 21 5.18x
Lancashire 17 0.26x
Oxfordshire 17 4.91x
Warwickshire 17 1.20x
Yorkshire 15 0.27x
Buckinghamshire 13 3.83x
Merionethshire 13 12.67x
Staffordshire 10 0.53x
Cardiganshire 7 5.12x
Kent 3 0.16x
Sussex 3 0.32x
Denbighshire 2 0.94x
Durham 2 0.12x
Cornwall 1 0.16x
Norfolk 1 0.12x
Nottinghamshire 1 0.13x
Suffolk 1 0.15x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St James Dukes Place in Middlesex leads with 35 Emanuels recorded in 1881 and an index of 2916.67x.

Place Total Index
St James Dukes Place 35 2916.67x
Pembrey 34 312.79x
Llanelly 32 60.09x
Whitechapel London 24 43.41x
Paddington London 19 9.21x
Southampton All Sts 15 76.03x
St Pancras London 15 3.32x
Llangynwyd Higher 13 277.19x
Merthyr Tydfil 13 13.85x
Upton Cum Chalvey 13 96.23x
Ystradyfodwg 13 15.17x
Llandebie 12 174.93x
Briton Ferry 11 94.42x
Clase 11 30.29x
Llanymowddwy 11 1182.80x
Southampton St Mary 11 15.21x
St Marylebone London 11 3.67x
Cannock 10 30.27x
Islington London 10 1.84x
Oxford St Ebbe 10 98.04x
Barrow In Furness 9 9.94x
Edgbaston 9 20.52x
Llandilo Fawr 9 85.39x
Llantrisant 9 36.56x
Newington 9 4.34x
Aberystruth 8 22.38x
Lower Llanvrechva 8 201.01x
Llanwonno 7 19.95x
Portsea 7 3.11x
Bermondsey 6 3.59x
Birmingham 6 1.27x
Camberwell 6 1.67x
Clapham 6 8.56x
Cowley 6 55.50x
Cwmdu 6 50.42x
Sheffield 6 3.39x
St George Hanover Square 6 6.07x
Toxteth Park 6 2.66x
Bethnal Green London 5 2.05x
Kidwelly 5 103.52x
Llanarthney 5 140.06x
Llandaff 5 15.39x
Trevethin 5 13.06x
Baglan Lower 4 392.16x
Bettws 4 118.69x
Carlton In Selby 4 279.72x
Eglwysilan 4 23.60x
St Botolph Aldgate London 4 34.63x
St Giles In Fields London 4 14.53x
Aberystwith 3 25.47x
Broomfleet 3 638.30x
Chelsea London 3 1.77x
Hackney London 3 0.95x
Hove 3 7.23x
Kensington London 3 0.96x
Lambeth 3 0.61x
Llanedy 3 67.42x
Vainor Upper 3 447.76x
Barlow 2 500.00x
Coventry St Michael 2 4.40x
East Rainton 2 61.92x
Henllan 2 36.97x
Lewisham 2 1.96x
Liverpool 2 0.49x
Llanharan 2 198.02x
Roath 2 4.51x
St Andrew Holborn London 2 8.24x
St George Bloomsbury 2 6.22x
Talyllyn 2 49.88x
Aberdare 1 1.49x
Bury St Edmunds St Mary 1 7.80x
Cardiff St Mary 1 1.86x
Hampstead London 1 1.14x
Llancarvan 1 92.59x
Llangadock 1 15.34x
Margate St John Baptist 1 2.85x
Oxford St Clement 1 11.44x
Shipdham 1 34.13x
Southampton St Lawrence 1 166.67x
St Bartholomew Less 1 34.60x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 36
Elizabeth 29
Ann 16
Jane 11
Margaret 11
Sarah 11
Martha 9
Catherine 8
Hannah 6
Julia 6
Anne 5
Harriet 5
Rachael 5
Amelia 4
Eliza 4
Fanny 4
Kate 4
Lizzie 4
Rachel 4
Rebecca 4
Alice 3
Annie 3
Edith 3
Eleanor 3
Esther 3
Frances 3
Laura 3
Phoebe 3
Charlotte 2
Ellen 2
Eve 2
Henrietta 2
Jennet 2
Kara 2
Leah 2
Margret 2
Ray 2
Rosalie 2
Rose 2
Cathrine 1
Cecila 1
Elizth. 1
Elizzy 1
Ellan 1
Emily 1
Emma 1
Essie 1
Jessie 1
Johanah 1
Winifred 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 27
David 23
Thomas 17
William 16
Henry 11
Charles 10
Rees 9
Abraham 8
Edward 8
Lewis 8
Joseph 7
Alfred 6
Emanuel 6
George 6
Samuel 6
Arthur 5
Isaac 5
James 5
Richard 5
Frederick 4
Mark 4
Morris 4
Frank 3
Michael 3
Morgan 3
Phillip 3
Thos. 3
Victor 3
Walter 3
Aaron 2
Barnet 2
Ernest 2
Francis 2
Harry 2
Llewellyn 2
Louis 2
Robert 2
Vince 2
Augusta 1
Benjamin 1
Carl 1
Daniel 1
Fred 1
Gwillim 1
Harriet 1
Josh 1
Joshua 1
Lawrance 1
Lawrence 1
Yamart 1

FAQ

Emanuel surname: questions and answers

How common was the Emanuel surname in 1881?

In 1881, 575 people were recorded with the Emanuel surname. That placed it at #6,056 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Emanuel surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 1,196 in 2016. That gives Emanuel a modern rank of #4,981.

What does the Emanuel surname mean?

Derived from the Hebrew name "Immanuel," meaning "God is with us," and adopted as a surname.

What does the Emanuel map show?

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