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UK surname

Ewin

A spelling variant of the Scottish surname Ewing meaning "yew tree or ridge" or "from the ridge".

In the 1881 census there were 165 people recorded with the Ewin surname, ranking it #14,559 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 315, ranked #14,258, up from #14,559 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to London parishes, West Wickham and Haverhill, Little Wratting. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Eden, Breckland and County Durham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Ewin is 340 in 1998. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 90.9%.

1881 census count

165

Ranked #14,559

Modern count

315

2016, ranked #14,258

Peak year

1998

340 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Ewin had 165 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #14,559 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 315 in 2016, ranked #14,258.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 253 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Ewin surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Ewin surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Ewin 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 206 #10,183
1861 historical 227 #10,749
1881 historical 165 #14,559
1891 historical 241 #13,089
1901 historical 216 #14,426
1911 historical 253 #12,776
1997 modern 315 #13,111
1998 modern 340 #12,784
1999 modern 333 #13,049
2000 modern 329 #13,090
2001 modern 320 #13,143
2002 modern 332 #13,090
2003 modern 328 #13,026
2004 modern 324 #13,197
2005 modern 314 #13,403
2006 modern 313 #13,517
2007 modern 318 #13,503
2008 modern 324 #13,437
2009 modern 331 #13,483
2010 modern 333 #13,717
2011 modern 333 #13,577
2012 modern 330 #13,571
2013 modern 331 #13,748
2014 modern 323 #14,081
2015 modern 310 #14,402
2016 modern 315 #14,258

Geography

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Where Ewins are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around London parishes, West Wickham, Haverhill, Little Wratting and St Matthew Bethnal Green. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Eden, Breckland, County Durham and Erewash. 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 London parishes London 1
2 London parishes London 3
3 West Wickham Cambridgeshire
4 Haverhill, Little Wratting Suffolk
5 St Matthew Bethnal Green London (East Districts)

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Eden 006 Eden
2 Breckland 010 Breckland
3 County Durham 064 County Durham
4 Eden 007 Eden
5 Erewash 009 Erewash

Forenames

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First names often paired with Ewin

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Ewin

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

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

London Fringe

Within London, Ewin is most associated with areas classed as London Fringe, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. 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

Predominantly located in neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Greater London, residents of these neighbourhoods typically have their highest qualifications below degree (Level 4) level, with those still in work engaged in skilled trades and occupations in distribution, hotels and restaurants. There is low ethnic diversity in these neighbourhoods and high levels of Christian religious affiliation. Detached or terraced houses predominate, often with spare rooms.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Ewin 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

Ewin falls in decile 7 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 Ewin 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 Ewin, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Ewin

The surname Ewin is believed to have originated in England, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old English personal name "Eawa" or "Ewa," which means "law" or "custom." This name was often used as a prefix or suffix, leading to various spellings and variations over time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ewin can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive record of landholdings and properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry mentions an individual named "Ewin de Bradeford," suggesting the name was already in use by the late 11th century.

During the 12th and 13th centuries, the name Ewin appeared in various medieval records and charters, often associated with landowners and nobility. One notable example is Sir Ewin de Montfort, a knight who fought alongside King John during the Barons' War in the early 13th century.

The surname Ewin has also been linked to several place names across England, such as Ewin Green in Staffordshire and Ewin Bridge in Yorkshire. These place names likely originated from individuals or families bearing the surname Ewin who settled or held lands in those areas.

Among the notable individuals with the surname Ewin throughout history are:

1. John Ewin (c. 1470-1538), an English lawyer and Member of Parliament during the reign of Henry VIII. 2. Thomas Ewin (1575-1632), an English clergyman and author who wrote several religious treatises. 3. Richard Ewin (1628-1696), a renowned English architect and surveyor, responsible for designing several churches and buildings in London. 4. Elizabeth Ewin (1697-1773), a British philanthropist and benefactor known for her charitable works in the city of Bristol. 5. William Ewin (1795-1867), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars and later became an admiral.

While the surname Ewin may have evolved and taken on various spellings over the centuries, its origins can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon era, with a rich history deeply rooted in England's past.

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1881 census detail

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Ewin families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Ewin 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 38 Ewins recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.35x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 38 2.35x
Westmorland 34 95.53x
Surrey 15 1.90x
Cambridgeshire 14 13.65x
Kent 11 1.99x
Essex 10 3.13x
Suffolk 10 5.07x
Durham 8 1.66x
Bedfordshire 5 5.96x
Lancashire 5 0.26x
Lanarkshire 3 0.57x
Midlothian 3 1.38x
Gloucestershire 2 0.63x
Leicestershire 2 1.11x
Northumberland 2 0.83x
Ayrshire 1 0.83x
Kincardineshire 1 5.07x
Nottinghamshire 1 0.46x
Royal Navy 1 5.18x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. West Wickham in Cambridgeshire leads with 10 Ewins recorded in 1881 and an index of 4000.00x.

Place Total Index
West Wickham 10 4000.00x
Haverhill 9 514.29x
Southwark Christchurch 8 105.40x
St Pancras London 8 6.14x
Warcop 8 2000.00x
Kensington London 7 7.78x
Mile End Old Town London 7 20.31x
Newby 7 5000.00x
Ormside 7 5833.33x
Brandon Byshottles 6 99.34x
Lee 6 74.81x
St Marylebone London 6 6.94x
Luton 5 34.46x
Acton 4 42.15x
Appleby St Lawrence 4 493.83x
Dufton 4 1739.13x
Southwark St George Martyr 4 12.27x
Chelmsford 3 54.74x
Edinburgh St Cuthberts 3 3.44x
Greenwich 3 11.64x
Haverhill 3 1034.48x
Liverpool 3 2.57x
Maryhill 3 29.27x
Bow London 2 9.70x
Cowpen 2 36.04x
Everton 2 3.27x
Grays Thurrock 2 67.34x
Hedworth Monkton Jarrow 2 9.58x
Kirkby Stephen 2 217.39x
Leicester St Margaret 2 4.57x
Lewisham 2 6.79x
Mile End New Town London 2 62.50x
Newington 2 3.34x
Newmarket All Sts 2 263.16x
St Andrewthe Less 2 17.06x
Ashdon 1 212.77x
Lambeth 1 0.71x
Long Marton 1 250.00x
Maisemore 1 370.37x
Maryculter 1 169.49x
Melton 1 128.21x
Muirkirk 1 35.09x
Radford 1 9.02x
Royal Navy 1 6.06x
Saffron Walden 1 29.59x
St Briavels 1 243.90x
St George Hanover Square 1 3.51x
Willesden 1 6.55x
Winton 1 714.29x

Top female names

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

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 9
William 7
Frederick 5
Henry 5
Joseph 5
George 4
James 4
Robert 4
Edwin 3
Isaac 3
Alfred 2
Edward 2
Thomas 2
Albert 1
Arthur 1
Frank 1
Frederic 1
Harry 1
Hy. 1
Infant 1
Josh. 1
Leonard 1
Matthew 1
Michael 1
Philip 1
Samuel 1

FAQ

Ewin surname: questions and answers

How common was the Ewin surname in 1881?

In 1881, 165 people were recorded with the Ewin surname. That placed it at #14,559 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Ewin surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 315 in 2016. That gives Ewin a modern rank of #14,258.

What does the Ewin surname mean?

A spelling variant of the Scottish surname Ewing meaning "yew tree or ridge" or "from the ridge".

What does the Ewin map show?

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