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UK surname

Ewins

A variant surname derived from the Welsh first name "Ewain" or "Owen".

In the 1881 census there were 532 people recorded with the Ewins surname, ranking it #6,457 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 621, ranked #8,487, down from #6,457 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, Pershore Holy Cross, Pershore St Andrew and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Shepway, Central Bedfordshire and Surrey Heath.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Ewins is 724 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 16.7%.

1881 census count

532

Ranked #6,457

Modern count

621

2016, ranked #8,487

Peak year

1911

724 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Ewins had 532 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #6,457 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 621 in 2016, ranked #8,487.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 724 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Ewins surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Ewins surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Ewins 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 425 #5,746
1861 historical 421 #6,096
1881 historical 532 #6,457
1891 historical 543 #6,951
1901 historical 625 #6,850
1911 historical 724 #5,910
1997 modern 670 #7,495
1998 modern 685 #7,604
1999 modern 692 #7,589
2000 modern 665 #7,799
2001 modern 661 #7,692
2002 modern 674 #7,736
2003 modern 656 #7,787
2004 modern 659 #7,755
2005 modern 626 #8,008
2006 modern 629 #8,005
2007 modern 634 #8,028
2008 modern 628 #8,121
2009 modern 630 #8,271
2010 modern 620 #8,568
2011 modern 630 #8,364
2012 modern 613 #8,463
2013 modern 621 #8,509
2014 modern 613 #8,654
2015 modern 624 #8,460
2016 modern 621 #8,487

Geography

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Where Ewins' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, Pershore Holy Cross, Pershore St Andrew, London parishes and St Marylebone. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Shepway, Central Bedfordshire, Surrey Heath and Bromley. 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 Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff Gloucestershire
2 Pershore Holy Cross, Pershore St Andrew Worcestershire
3 London parishes London 1
4 London parishes London 3
5 St Marylebone London (North Districts)

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Shepway 006 Shepway
2 Central Bedfordshire 025 Central Bedfordshire
3 Surrey Heath 006 Surrey Heath
4 Bromley 037 Bromley
5 Shepway 003 Shepway

Forenames

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First names often paired with Ewins

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Ewins

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

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

Professional Periphery

Within London, Ewins is most associated with areas classed as Professional Periphery, 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

These neighbourhoods predominantly house residents aged 45+, with many aged 85+. Most employed residents work in senior roles, and relatively few work in unskilled jobs. Terraced housing is comparatively rare, but communal living is more common. More residents identify as of Indian ethnicity and more affiliate with non-Christian religions. Disability levels are below the Supergroup average.

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

Ewins is most concentrated in decile 4 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

Ewins falls in decile 10 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less 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 Ewins is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 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 Ewins, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Ewins

The surname Ewins has its origins in the English counties of Devon and Somerset, emerging in the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "eau" meaning water or stream, and the suffix "ing" denoting a place or locality. Thus, the name likely referred to someone who lived near a stream or water source.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Feet of Fines for Somerset, a legal record from 1284, where a John de Ewyne is mentioned. This spelling variation suggests the name's pronunciation and evolution over time. Similar spellings found in medieval records include Ewine, Ewin, and Eweing.

The Ewins name is also linked to several place names in the southwest of England, such as Ewinsford in Somerset and Ewinshill in Gloucestershire. These locations may have been named after early bearers of the surname or vice versa.

Notably, the Ewins surname is found in the renowned Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive record of landowners and tenants commissioned by William the Conquer. This early mention underscores the name's longevity and deep roots in English history.

Among notable historical figures bearing the Ewins surname are John Ewins (c. 1608-1666), an English minister and author known for his work "A Humble Remonstrance to the High Court of Parliament." Another prominent individual was William Ewins (1734-1810), a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars.

Other noteworthy bearers of the Ewins name include Thomas Ewins (1675-1735), an English clergyman and author, and Marcus Ewins (1785-1844), a Welsh poet and translator. Additionally, Richard Ewins (1817-1893) was a British architect responsible for designing several notable buildings in London, including St. Stephen's Church in Hampstead.

Throughout its history, the Ewins surname has maintained a strong presence in the counties of its origin, Devon and Somerset, as well as across other regions of England and Wales. Its enduring legacy is a testament to the rich tapestry of British surnames and their significance in tracing cultural and familial lineages.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Ewins families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Ewins 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. Worcestershire leads with 106 Ewins' recorded in 1881 and an index of 15.91x.

County Total Index
Worcestershire 106 15.91x
Kent 61 3.50x
Middlesex 56 1.10x
Surrey 46 1.85x
Lancashire 37 0.61x
Devon 29 2.73x
Warwickshire 26 2.02x
Sussex 25 2.91x
Monmouthshire 19 5.15x
Berkshire 17 4.44x
Gloucestershire 14 1.40x
Hampshire 14 1.34x
Staffordshire 12 0.70x
Dorset 11 3.29x
Glamorgan 11 1.24x
Somerset 10 1.22x
Essex 7 0.70x
Oxfordshire 6 1.90x
Durham 4 0.26x
Northumberland 3 0.40x
Westmorland 3 2.68x
Hertfordshire 2 0.57x
Rutland 2 5.34x
Buckinghamshire 1 0.32x
Cheshire 1 0.09x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Marylebone London in Middlesex leads with 25 Ewins' recorded in 1881 and an index of 9.18x.

Place Total Index
St Marylebone London 25 9.18x
Holy Cross 22 7096.77x
Birmingham 21 4.90x
Luppitt 16 1523.81x
Pershore Holy Cross 16 374.71x
Newport 15 85.28x
Deptford St Paul 14 10.43x
Windle 13 38.17x
Keston 12 930.23x
Pinvin 12 2352.94x
Bromley 11 41.46x
Streatham 10 26.42x
Llandaff 9 30.46x
Stoulton 9 1384.62x
Upottery 9 708.66x
Wandsworth 9 18.33x
Bristol St Philip Jacob 8 8.49x
Crompton 8 46.40x
Evesham St Lawrence 8 225.99x
Bedminster 7 9.07x
Everton 7 3.63x
Flyford Flavell 7 2333.33x
Leyton Low 7 34.20x
Banstead 6 89.02x
Harborne 6 10.87x
Leigh 6 263.16x
Oxford St Ebbe 6 64.72x
Poole St James 6 47.69x
Ash Normandy 5 147.93x
Croydon 5 3.62x
Edgbaston 5 12.53x
Great Washbourne 5 3125.00x
Norton By Kempsey 5 344.83x
St Andrew Holborn London 5 22.63x
St George Hanover Square 5 5.56x
Walsall Foreign 5 5.62x
West Wickham 5 297.62x
Winkfield 5 78.74x
Worth 5 80.13x
Arundel 4 82.99x
Atherton 4 18.16x
Billingshurst 4 141.84x
Binfield 4 136.05x
Brenchley 4 64.21x
Carisbrooke 4 27.55x
Chatham 4 8.35x
Christchurch 4 35.06x
Clewer 4 25.49x
Cuckfield 4 46.03x
Habergham Eaves 4 7.23x
Hackney London 4 1.40x
Medomsley 4 56.50x
Whittington 4 615.38x
Bishampton 3 400.00x
Brighton 3 1.73x
Clapham 3 4.70x
Dufton 3 416.67x
Elmley Lovett 3 491.80x
Hornsey 3 4.65x
Islington London 3 0.61x
North Shields 3 19.80x
Paddington London 3 1.60x
Peopleton 3 625.00x
Portsea 3 1.46x
Southwark Christchurch 3 12.55x
Stockland 3 196.08x
Upton Snodsbury 3 468.75x
Warfield 3 86.21x
Worcester St Peter 3 23.79x
Alverstoke 2 5.28x
Cardiff St John 2 6.89x
Harbledown 2 158.73x
Hove 2 5.30x
Lasham 2 571.43x
Melcombe Regis 2 14.41x
Otterford 2 281.69x
Shapwick 2 259.74x
St George Martyr London 2 19.36x
Tottenham 2 2.46x
Uppingham 2 44.74x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 42
Elizabeth 25
Sarah 21
Emma 14
Ellen 10
Harriet 10
Fanny 9
Ann 8
Annie 8
Jane 8
Alice 7
Maria 7
Emily 6
Ada 5
Louisa 5
Anne 4
Eliza 4
Catherine 3
Rose 3
Agnes 2
Caroline 2
Edith 2
Elizth. 2
Florence 2
Frances 2
Gertrude 2
Hannah 2
Lydia 2
Mabel 2
Sophia 2
Anna 1
Aveis 1
Beatrice 1
Bessie 1
Bettie 1
Eliz 1
Elizth.M. 1
Ester 1
Esther 1
Helen 1
Isabella 1
Jean 1
Jessie 1
Kezia 1
Laura 1
Lucy 1
Maggie 1
Margaret 1
Martha 1
Winifred 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 43
John 30
James 26
George 19
Henry 15
Thomas 12
Charles 11
Samuel 9
Edward 8
Arthur 7
Joseph 7
Alfred 6
Edwin 6
Frederick 6
Robert 6
Daniel 5
Ernest 4
Francis 4
Harry 4
Albert 3
David 3
Geo. 3
Herbert 2
Richard 2
Wm. 2
Alfd 1
Alice 1
Bernard 1
Claude 1
Douglas 1
Earnest 1
Elijah 1
Frank 1
Fred 1
Fredrick 1
Fredrk.Charles 1
Horace 1
Hubert 1
Isaac 1
Mathew 1
P. 1
Percival 1
Percy 1
Ralph 1
Tom 1
W.William 1
Walter 1
Willie 1
Willoughby 1

FAQ

Ewins surname: questions and answers

How common was the Ewins surname in 1881?

In 1881, 532 people were recorded with the Ewins surname. That placed it at #6,457 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Ewins surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 621 in 2016. That gives Ewins a modern rank of #8,487.

What does the Ewins surname mean?

A variant surname derived from the Welsh first name "Ewain" or "Owen".

What does the Ewins map show?

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