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UK surname

Eversley

An English place name derived from the Old English words "eofor" meaning wild boar and "leah" meaning woodland clearing.

In the 1881 census there were 30 people recorded with the Eversley surname, ranking it #29,363 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 132, ranked #25,882, up from #29,363 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Birmingham, North Hertfordshire and Newport.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Eversley is 135 in 1998. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 340.0%.

1881 census count

30

Ranked #29,363

Modern count

132

2016, ranked #25,882

Peak year

1998

135 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Eversley had 30 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #29,363 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 132 in 2016, ranked #25,882.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 51 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Eversley surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Eversley surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Eversley 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 9 #31,675
1861 historical 51 #27,498
1881 historical 30 #29,363
1891 historical 21 #32,526
1901 historical 33 #30,384
1911 historical 40 #28,913
1997 modern 120 #24,158
1998 modern 135 #23,118
1999 modern 133 #23,487
2000 modern 135 #23,250
2001 modern 126 #23,883
2002 modern 122 #24,874
2003 modern 128 #23,890
2004 modern 122 #24,812
2005 modern 120 #25,066
2006 modern 119 #25,413
2007 modern 123 #25,208
2008 modern 133 #24,350
2009 modern 130 #25,176
2010 modern 132 #25,519
2011 modern 135 #24,922
2012 modern 135 #24,952
2013 modern 130 #26,074
2014 modern 133 #25,851
2015 modern 128 #26,356
2016 modern 132 #25,882

Geography

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Where Eversleys are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Birmingham, North Hertfordshire, Newport, Lewisham and Central Bedfordshire. 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 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Birmingham 134 Birmingham
2 North Hertfordshire 012 North Hertfordshire
3 Newport 011 Newport
4 Lewisham 013 Lewisham
5 Central Bedfordshire 012 Central Bedfordshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Eversley

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Eversley

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

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Eversley surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Eversley 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 is often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Eversley 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

Eversley 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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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Eversley 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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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Eversley

The surname Eversley is of English origin and traces its roots back to the medieval period. It is a locational surname derived from the place name Eversley, a village in the county of Hampshire, England. The name Eversley is believed to have originated from the Old English words "eofor," meaning wild boar, and "leah," meaning a clearing or meadow, thus signifying a woodland clearing frequented by wild boars.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Eversley can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Evereslei." This entry suggests that the name was already established in Hampshire by the late 11th century.

In the 13th century, a family bearing the name Eversley held lands and properties in the village of Eversley. This family likely played a significant role in establishing the surname's prominence in the region.

Notable individuals with the surname Eversley include Sir William Eversley (1554-1622), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Gatton during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Another notable figure was William Eversley (1794-1876), a British naval officer who participated in the Napoleonic Wars and later became a Vice-Admiral in the Royal Navy.

The surname Eversley also has connections to the literary world. Charles Kingsley (1819-1875), a renowned English novelist and clergyman, was born in Eversley and spent much of his life there. His works, such as "The Water-Babies" and "Westward Ho!," have left a lasting impact on English literature.

In the 19th century, a branch of the Eversley family established themselves in the British colonial empire. Sir Harry Eversley (1840-1914) was a prominent British colonial administrator who served as the Governor of Jamaica from 1888 to 1893.

Another notable figure was George John Eversley (1790-1870), a British military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and later became a Lieutenant-General in the British Army.

While the surname Eversley is not among the most common in the English-speaking world, it has a rich history dating back to the medieval period and has been associated with notable individuals in various fields, including politics, literature, and military service.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Eversley families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Eversley 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. Nottinghamshire leads with 13 Eversleys recorded in 1881 and an index of 31.89x.

County Total Index
Nottinghamshire 13 31.89x
Middlesex 8 2.65x
Somerset 8 16.44x
Devon 1 1.59x
Surrey 1 0.68x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Nottingham St Mary in Nottinghamshire leads with 9 Eversleys recorded in 1881 and an index of 85.39x.

Place Total Index
Nottingham St Mary 9 85.39x
St George Hanover Square 7 131.33x
Lyncombe Widcombe 6 472.44x
Skegby 4 1600.00x
Walcot 2 77.22x
Exeter St Paul 1 833.33x
Lambeth 1 3.79x
Paddington London 1 8.99x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 3
Eleanor 2
Hester 2
Angelina 1
Annie 1
Elizabeth 1
Emma 1
Ethel 1
Jane 1
Louisa 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 3
William 3
Edward 2
Wm. 2
(Viscount) 1
Albert 1
Arthur 1
Claudius 1
George 1
Haynes 1
Thomas 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 Eversley households.

FAQ

Eversley surname: questions and answers

How common was the Eversley surname in 1881?

In 1881, 30 people were recorded with the Eversley surname. That placed it at #29,363 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Eversley surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 132 in 2016. That gives Eversley a modern rank of #25,882.

What does the Eversley surname mean?

An English place name derived from the Old English words "eofor" meaning wild boar and "leah" meaning woodland clearing.

What does the Eversley map show?

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