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UK surname

Faragher

An anglicized surname possibly derived from Irish Gaelic referring to someone from the fertile land.

In the 1881 census there were 89 people recorded with the Faragher surname, ranking it #21,091 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 374, ranked #12,490, up from #21,091 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Toxteth Park, Manchester and Egremont. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Barrow-in-Furness, West Lancashire and Liverpool.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Faragher is 397 in 2006. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 320.2%.

1881 census count

89

Ranked #21,091

Modern count

374

2016, ranked #12,490

Peak year

2006

397 bearers

Map years

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1891 to 2016

Key insights

  • Faragher had 89 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #21,091 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 374 in 2016, ranked #12,490.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 248 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living.

Faragher surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Faragher surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Faragher 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 49 #24,448
1861 historical 30 #30,188
1881 historical 89 #21,091
1891 historical 116 #21,766
1901 historical 170 #16,762
1911 historical 248 #12,988
1997 modern 365 #11,804
1998 modern 372 #12,008
1999 modern 386 #11,740
2000 modern 390 #11,623
2001 modern 374 #11,805
2002 modern 382 #11,839
2003 modern 382 #11,642
2004 modern 396 #11,372
2005 modern 392 #11,355
2006 modern 397 #11,317
2007 modern 383 #11,751
2008 modern 388 #11,745
2009 modern 377 #12,269
2010 modern 397 #12,068
2011 modern 387 #12,142
2012 modern 389 #11,963
2013 modern 373 #12,550
2014 modern 381 #12,426
2015 modern 383 #12,295
2016 modern 374 #12,490

Geography

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Where Faraghers are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Toxteth Park, Manchester, Egremont, Dalton-in-Furness and Liverpool. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Barrow-in-Furness, West Lancashire, Liverpool and Copeland. 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 Toxteth Park Lancashire
2 Manchester Lancashire
3 Egremont Cumberland
4 Dalton-in-Furness Lancashire
5 Liverpool Lancashire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Barrow-in-Furness 009 Barrow-in-Furness
2 West Lancashire 013 West Lancashire
3 Liverpool 014 Liverpool
4 Barrow-in-Furness 001 Barrow-in-Furness
5 Copeland 004 Copeland

Forenames

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First names often paired with Faragher

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Faragher

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

Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living

Nationally, the Faragher surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Faragher household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Families with resident dependent children (but not students) are common. Established family groups and White ethnicity predominate, as do individuals born in the UK. They are more likely than the Supergroup average to have been resident in their terraced, semi-detached, or detached houses for more than one year. Levels of multiple car ownership are high. Properties are owned and typically have surplus living space. Associate professionals and administrative occupations are prevalent, and parents are likely to be in middle age or approaching retirement. Educational attainment is above the Supergroup average. Scattered developments and concentrations are found in many small towns.

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Faragher is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction 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

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

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

Faragher is most concentrated in decile 9 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

Faragher falls in decile 1 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 Faragher 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 - Irish

This describes the area pattern most associated with Faragher, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Faragher

The surname Faragher has its origins in the Isle of Man, a small island located in the Irish Sea between Great Britain and Ireland. It is derived from the Manx Gaelic word "ferracher," which means "watcher" or "guardian."

The name first appeared in historical records around the 13th century, when it was typically spelled as "Ferragher" or "Ferraghyr." These early variations suggest that the name may have been associated with individuals who served as watchmen or guards, perhaps for local communities or landowners.

One of the earliest known references to the name Faragher can be found in the Manx Rental Roll of 1511, which lists several individuals with the surname living on the island. This document provides valuable insights into the distribution and prevalence of the name during that time period.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in various forms, including "Farragher," "Farraghyr," and "Farraghir." These spellings reflect the linguistic evolution of the name and the influence of regional dialects within the Isle of Man.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Faragher include William Faragher (1825-1908), a Manx author and historian who wrote extensively about the island's culture and traditions. Another prominent figure was John Faragher (1879-1952), a Manx politician and advocate for the island's autonomy.

Other historical figures with the Faragher surname include:

1. Thomas Faragher (1810-1888), a Manx sea captain and explorer who navigated the waters around the Isle of Man and the Irish Sea. 2. Elizabeth Faragher (1832-1912), a Manx poet and writer who published several collections of poems celebrating the island's natural beauty and traditions. 3. Robert Faragher (1865-1941), a Manx farmer and landowner who played a significant role in the island's agricultural development in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. 4. Mary Faragher (1890-1975), a Manx teacher and educator who dedicated her life to promoting education and literacy on the island. 5. Samuel Faragher (1905-1992), a Manx businessman and philanthropist who supported various charitable initiatives and community projects in the Isle of Man.

Throughout its history, the Faragher surname has maintained a strong connection to the Isle of Man, reflecting the island's unique cultural heritage and the enduring presence of this name within its communities.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Faragher families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Faragher 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. Isle of Man leads with 295 Faraghers recorded in 1881 and an index of 424.09x.

County Total Index
Isle of Man 295 424.09x
Lancashire 60 1.35x
Cheshire 15 1.81x
Cumberland 5 1.55x
Middlesex 4 0.11x
Glamorgan 3 0.46x
Warwickshire 2 0.21x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Onchan in Isle of Man leads with 60 Faraghers recorded in 1881 and an index of 299.40x.

Place Total Index
Onchan 60 299.40x
German 45 1187.34x
Rushen 37 787.23x
Patrick 29 855.46x
Lonan 24 570.07x
Malew 21 345.39x
Andreas 20 1058.20x
Braddan 17 447.37x
Toxteth Park 11 7.31x
Everton 10 7.06x
Maughold 10 186.22x
Michael 9 638.30x
Poulton Cum Seacombe 9 94.64x
Bury 8 15.76x
Manchester 8 4.00x
Marown 7 551.18x
Barrow In Furness 6 9.93x
Birkenhead 6 9.10x
Dalton In Furness 6 34.97x
Arlecdon 5 58.28x
Little Bolton 5 8.75x
Ballaugh 4 322.58x
Chelsea London 4 3.54x
Cardiff St Mary 3 8.35x
Douglas 3 297.03x
Lezayre 3 96.15x
Arbory 2 131.58x
Birmingham 2 0.64x
Bride 2 210.53x
Openshaw 2 9.61x
Farnworth 1 3.76x
Malew Castletown 1 769.23x
Newton In Makerfield 1 7.35x
North Meols 1 2.30x
Rusholme 1 8.43x
St Anne 1 133.33x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Elizabeth 18
Jane 17
Ann 16
Emily 12
Mary 12
Catherine 10
Margaret 9
Ellen 8
Esther 8
Eleanor 6
Eliza 6
Isabella 6
Margt. 5
Annie 4
Anne 3
Lydia 3
Sarah 3
Agnes 2
Alice 2
Cathrine 2
Charlotte 2
Clara 2
Eunice 2
Frances 2
Harriet 2
Margrett 2
Maria 2
Susan 2
Asenath 1
B. 1
Betsy 1
Christian 1
Edith 1
Eliz. 1
Ellaner 1
Ellenor 1
Emmaline 1
Fanny 1
Georgiana 1
Hannah 1
Henrietta 1
Juliea 1
Lavinia 1
Lily 1
Louis 1
Luesie 1
Mariann 1
Martha 1
Mgt. 1
Mildred 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 43
Thomas 28
William 23
Robert 16
James 14
Joseph 6
Philip 4
Richard 4
Thos. 4
Charles 3
Edward 3
Walter 3
George 2
Henry 2
Moses 2
Richd. 2
Samuel 2
Wm. 2
Albert 1
Alexandre 1
Alfred 1
Anton 1
Archibald 1
Arthur 1
Berthy 1
Caesar 1
Charly 1
Daniel 1
David 1
Dennis 1
Evan 1
Francis 1
Hugh 1
Isaac 1
Jno. 1
Peter 1
Phillip 1
Ralph 1
Thos.Robt. 1
Will. 1
Wm.D. 1
Wm.Jas. 1

FAQ

Faragher surname: questions and answers

How common was the Faragher surname in 1881?

In 1881, 89 people were recorded with the Faragher surname. That placed it at #21,091 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Faragher surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 374 in 2016. That gives Faragher a modern rank of #12,490.

What does the Faragher surname mean?

An anglicized surname possibly derived from Irish Gaelic referring to someone from the fertile land.

What does the Faragher map show?

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