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UK surname

Faure

A French surname derived from the Old French word "faure" meaning a blacksmith or smith.

In the 1881 census there were 11 people recorded with the Faure surname, ranking it #32,081 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 243, ranked #17,131, up from #32,081 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Waverley, Hammersmith and Fulham and Camden.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Faure is 243 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 2109.1%.

1881 census count

11

Ranked #32,081

Modern count

243

2016, ranked #17,131

Peak year

2016

243 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Faure had 11 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,081 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 243 in 2016, ranked #17,131.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 38 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Faure surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Faure surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Faure 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 7 #33,053
1881 historical 11 #32,081
1891 historical 16 #32,868
1901 historical 25 #31,259
1911 historical 38 #29,147
1997 modern 125 #23,567
1998 modern 153 #21,387
1999 modern 152 #21,636
2000 modern 167 #20,332
2001 modern 159 #20,710
2002 modern 163 #20,767
2003 modern 153 #21,406
2004 modern 143 #22,471
2005 modern 158 #21,052
2006 modern 161 #20,972
2007 modern 169 #20,562
2008 modern 185 #19,589
2009 modern 183 #20,135
2010 modern 211 #18,774
2011 modern 222 #17,999
2012 modern 228 #17,584
2013 modern 231 #17,703
2014 modern 236 #17,577
2015 modern 239 #17,322
2016 modern 243 #17,131

Geography

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Where Faures 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 Waverley, Hammersmith and Fulham, Camden, Lambeth and Tunbridge Wells. 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 Waverley 011 Waverley
2 Hammersmith and Fulham 008 Hammersmith and Fulham
3 Camden 025 Camden
4 Lambeth 002 Lambeth
5 Tunbridge Wells 006 Tunbridge Wells

Forenames

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First names often paired with Faure

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Faure

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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Faure surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Faure 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 includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Faure 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

Faure 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.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Faure 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.

6
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Faure 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Faure

The surname Faure is of French origin, originating from the northern regions of France during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "favre," which means "blacksmith" or "worker of metal." This name was likely given to someone who worked as a blacksmith or metalworker.

In the 11th century, the name Faure appeared in various records and manuscripts from the Normandy region of France. One of the earliest documented references to the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a manuscript compiled in 1086 that recorded landowners in England.

During the 13th century, the name Faure was prevalent in the area around the town of Favrieux, which was likely named after an early bearer of the surname. This place name, derived from the same root as the surname, further reinforces the connection between the name and the trade of blacksmithing.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Faure was Jean Faure, a French composer and organist who lived from 1668 to 1753. He was known for his contributions to the development of French Baroque music.

Another notable figure was Gabriel Faure, a renowned French composer, organist, and pianist who lived from 1845 to 1924. His works, including the Requiem and Pavane, are considered masterpieces of late Romantic and early modern classical music.

In the 19th century, Auguste Faure, a French chemist and industrialist, made significant contributions to the development of lead-acid batteries. He was born in 1842 and died in 1899.

François-Félix Faure, a French politician and the 7th President of France, held office from 1895 until his death in 1899. He was a prominent figure in the Third Republic of France.

Lastly, Julien Faure, a French anarchist and activist, was a prominent figure in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was born in 1870 and died in 1957, and was known for his advocacy of anarcho-syndicalism and workers' rights.

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1881 census detail

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Faure families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Faure 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 9 Faures recorded in 1881 and an index of 8.39x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 9 8.39x
Devon 1 4.48x
Surrey 1 1.91x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Kensington London in Middlesex leads with 3 Faures recorded in 1881 and an index of 50.34x.

Place Total Index
Kensington London 3 50.34x
Westminster St James 3 272.73x
St George Hanover Square 2 105.82x
Chelsea London 1 30.96x
Kingston On Thames 1 80.00x
Tormoham 1 106.38x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Elizabeth 2
Eugenia 1
Louisa 1
Maria 1
Mary 1
Rose 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Jacque 1
Jules 1
Paul 1
Theodre 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 Faure households.

FAQ

Faure surname: questions and answers

How common was the Faure surname in 1881?

In 1881, 11 people were recorded with the Faure surname. That placed it at #32,081 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Faure surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 243 in 2016. That gives Faure a modern rank of #17,131.

What does the Faure surname mean?

A French surname derived from the Old French word "faure" meaning a blacksmith or smith.

What does the Faure map show?

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