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UK surname

Endersby

An English surname derived from a place name meaning "meadow by the waterside".

In the 1881 census there were 383 people recorded with the Endersby surname, ranking it #8,212 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 704, ranked #7,672, up from #8,212 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Biggleswade, London parishes and Wrestlingworth. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Wakefield, Central Bedfordshire and King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Endersby is 798 in 2002. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 83.8%.

1881 census count

383

Ranked #8,212

Modern count

704

2016, ranked #7,672

Peak year

2002

798 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Endersby had 383 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #8,212 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 704 in 2016, ranked #7,672.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 665 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Endersby surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Endersby surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Endersby 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 235 #9,206
1861 historical 239 #10,273
1881 historical 383 #8,212
1891 historical 478 #7,694
1901 historical 560 #7,432
1911 historical 665 #6,323
1997 modern 771 #6,731
1998 modern 769 #6,976
1999 modern 773 #6,977
2000 modern 777 #6,934
2001 modern 758 #6,937
2002 modern 798 #6,786
2003 modern 766 #6,894
2004 modern 766 #6,913
2005 modern 733 #7,081
2006 modern 730 #7,132
2007 modern 728 #7,230
2008 modern 728 #7,264
2009 modern 739 #7,331
2010 modern 735 #7,487
2011 modern 736 #7,424
2012 modern 714 #7,493
2013 modern 741 #7,417
2014 modern 736 #7,498
2015 modern 711 #7,630
2016 modern 704 #7,672

Geography

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Where Endersbys are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Biggleswade, London parishes, Wrestlingworth, St Mary Islington and Northill, Sandy. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Wakefield, Central Bedfordshire and King's Lynn and West Norfolk. 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 Biggleswade Bedfordshire
2 London parishes London 3
3 Wrestlingworth Bedfordshire
4 St Mary Islington London (North Districts)
5 Northill, Sandy Bedfordshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Wakefield 022 Wakefield
2 Central Bedfordshire 005 Central Bedfordshire
3 Central Bedfordshire 006 Central Bedfordshire
4 King's Lynn and West Norfolk 012 King's Lynn and West Norfolk
5 Wakefield 014 Wakefield

Forenames

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First names often paired with Endersby

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Endersby

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

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Endersby is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, part of Suburban Asian Communities. 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 residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Endersby 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

Endersby 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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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Endersby is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 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 Endersby, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Endersby

The surname Endersby is of English origin and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the village of Enderby, located in Leicestershire, England. The name is derived from the Old English words "endra" meaning "dweller" and "by" meaning "a village or settlement."

This surname is first recorded in historical documents from the early 13th century, with one of the earliest known references being in the Pipe Rolls of Leicestershire in 1230, where a Robert de Enderby is mentioned. The name also appears in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which were a census-like record of landowners in England during that time.

In the 14th century, the name was documented in various forms, such as "Enderby" and "Enderbey," reflecting the regional variations in spelling and pronunciation. One notable individual from this period was John de Enderby, a prominent landowner in Leicestershire, who was mentioned in the Court Rolls of 1327.

During the 15th century, the surname Endersby began to spread beyond its place of origin as families migrated to other parts of England. In 1487, a William Endersby was recorded as a resident of Yorkshire in the Yorkshire Chantry Surveys.

As the centuries progressed, the Endersby name continued to be documented in various historical records. In the 16th century, a John Endersby was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of Leicestershire in 1524. Another notable figure was Robert Endersby, a merchant and alderman in the city of York, who lived from 1535 to 1609.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in parish records and wills across different regions of England. One example is Thomas Endersby, a yeoman farmer from Derbyshire, whose will was probated in 1674.

The 18th century saw the emergence of several notable individuals with the surname Endersby. One such person was Samuel Endersby, a renowned clockmaker from London, who lived from 1720 to 1804 and was known for his innovative timepiece designs.

As industrialization took hold in the 19th century, the Endersby surname became more widespread. One notable figure from this period was Joseph Endersby, a pioneering railway engineer who lived from 1828 to 1891 and played a significant role in the development of railway infrastructure in Britain.

Throughout its history, the Endersby surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, from landowners and farmers to merchants, craftsmen, and professionals in various fields. The name has remained a part of the English tradition and continues to be carried by individuals around the world.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Endersby families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Endersby 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. Bedfordshire leads with 205 Endersbys recorded in 1881 and an index of 106.25x.

County Total Index
Bedfordshire 205 106.25x
Middlesex 53 1.42x
Cambridgeshire 36 15.25x
Hertfordshire 31 12.07x
Surrey 17 0.94x
Yorkshire 16 0.43x
Kent 10 0.79x
Essex 4 0.54x
Huntingdonshire 3 4.05x
Lincolnshire 3 0.50x
Hampshire 1 0.13x
Leicestershire 1 0.24x
Royal Navy 1 2.25x
Sussex 1 0.16x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Wrestlingworth in Bedfordshire leads with 56 Endersbys recorded in 1881 and an index of 6746.99x.

Place Total Index
Wrestlingworth 56 6746.99x
Biggleswade 27 427.22x
Islington London 25 6.92x
Northill 24 1333.33x
Clifton 23 1236.56x
Sandy 18 529.41x
Southill 15 961.54x
St Andrewthe Less 14 51.93x
Gamlingay 9 365.85x
Brotherton 7 472.97x
Everton 7 2500.00x
Great Munden 7 1250.00x
Potton 7 273.44x
Blunham 6 458.02x
Luton 6 17.96x
Eyworth 5 2272.73x
Henlow 5 420.17x
March 5 63.29x
Paddington London 5 3.65x
Pudsey 5 25.33x
St Giles Cambridge 5 163.93x
St Luke London 5 8.37x
St Martin In Fields 5 22.41x
Wandsworth 5 13.94x
Carlton In Wharfedale 4 3636.36x
Erith 4 31.92x
Ewhurst 4 350.88x
Layston 4 291.97x
Royston 4 182.65x
St Marylebone London 4 2.01x
Ware 4 54.35x
Chesterton 3 41.21x
Hertford All Saints 3 208.33x
Kempston 3 68.49x
Lambeth 3 0.92x
Lewisham 3 4.43x
Sutton St Mary 3 53.29x
Wyddial 3 1153.85x
Hackney London 2 0.96x
Kingston On Thames 2 4.59x
Langford 2 125.79x
Somersham 2 111.11x
South Weald 2 31.75x
Southwark St John 2 17.54x
Standon 2 75.76x
Chelsea London 1 0.89x
Deptford St Paul 1 1.02x
Great Amwell 1 38.76x
Harlow 1 31.55x
Hertford St John 1 26.11x
Hitchin 1 8.63x
Hornsey 1 2.12x
Kensington London 1 0.48x
Kensworth 1 119.05x
Kingsnorth 1 128.21x
Leicester St Mary 1 3.00x
Putney 1 5.89x
Rochester St Margaret 1 7.46x
Royal Navy 1 2.63x
Shefford 1 72.99x
St Andrew Holborn London 1 6.20x
St Botolph Aldgate London 1 13.04x
St George Hanover Square 1 1.52x
St Neots 1 24.88x
Stanmer 1 625.00x
Ventnor 1 13.77x
West Ham 1 0.62x
Westminster St Margaret 1 5.56x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 18
Sarah 15
Elizabeth 13
Ellen 10
Jane 9
Martha 7
Ann 6
Annie 6
Ada 5
Eliza 5
Emma 5
Fanny 5
Louisa 5
Emily 4
Florence 4
Bertha 3
Elizth. 3
Susan 3
Clara 2
Hannah 2
Isabella 2
Maria 2
Rose 2
Ruth 2
Selina 2
Agnes 1
Amelia 1
Anne 1
Bessy 1
Betsy 1
Caroline 1
Catherine 1
Charlotte 1
Dorcas 1
Edith 1
Esther 1
Frances 1
Grace 1
Helena 1
Hepzebah 1
Hester 1
Kate 1
Katie 1
Liley 1
Lilla 1
Louisus 1
Lydia 1
Maltia 1
Margaret 1
Tamar 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 35
George 16
John 16
James 12
Alfred 9
Charles 9
Arthur 8
Edward 6
Thomas 6
Albert 5
Frederick 5
Henry 5
Samuel 5
David 4
Harry 4
Joseph 4
Walter 3
Frank 2
Fredk. 2
Fredrick 2
Herbert 2
Isaac 2
Lewis 2
Sam 2
Simeon 2
Timothy 2
Daniel 1
Ebenezer 1
Edwd. 1
Edwin 1
Ellis 1
Emanuel 1
Frances 1
Fred 1
Frederic 1
Fredk.John 1
Jesse 1
Joshua 1
Josiah 1
Josp.N. 1
Leond. 1
Noah 1
Oney 1
Percy 1
Phineas 1
Richard 1
Robert 1
Sidney 1
Sydney 1
Wm. 1

FAQ

Endersby surname: questions and answers

How common was the Endersby surname in 1881?

In 1881, 383 people were recorded with the Endersby surname. That placed it at #8,212 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Endersby surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 704 in 2016. That gives Endersby a modern rank of #7,672.

What does the Endersby surname mean?

An English surname derived from a place name meaning "meadow by the waterside".

What does the Endersby map show?

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