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UK surname

Feasby

A locational surname potentially derived from the Feasby area of Yorkshire, England.

In the 1881 census there were 61 people recorded with the Feasby surname, ranking it #24,992 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 164, ranked #22,314, up from #24,992 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to St Mary Bishopshill Junior, Easingwold and Rillington. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include East Riding of Yorkshire, Stanley and Murthly and Bradford.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Feasby is 189 in 1998. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 168.9%.

1881 census count

61

Ranked #24,992

Modern count

164

2016, ranked #22,314

Peak year

1998

189 bearers

Map years

5

1891 to 2016

Key insights

  • Feasby had 61 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #24,992 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 164 in 2016, ranked #22,314.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 119 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Feasby surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Feasby surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Feasby 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 32 #27,570
1861 historical 49 #27,768
1881 historical 61 #24,992
1891 historical 105 #23,241
1901 historical 96 #23,342
1911 historical 119 #20,535
1997 modern 177 #19,018
1998 modern 189 #18,737
1999 modern 187 #18,999
2000 modern 182 #19,300
2001 modern 177 #19,357
2002 modern 177 #19,759
2003 modern 171 #19,953
2004 modern 170 #20,146
2005 modern 161 #20,799
2006 modern 164 #20,715
2007 modern 160 #21,296
2008 modern 155 #21,956
2009 modern 167 #21,383
2010 modern 166 #21,941
2011 modern 160 #22,282
2012 modern 165 #21,782
2013 modern 165 #22,163
2014 modern 166 #22,277
2015 modern 164 #22,325
2016 modern 164 #22,314

Geography

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Where Feasbys are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around St Mary Bishopshill Junior, Easingwold, Rillington, Bradford and St Michael-le-Belfry, St Giles. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to East Riding of Yorkshire, Stanley and Murthly, Bradford, Richmondshire and York. 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 St Mary Bishopshill Junior Yorkshire, East Riding
2 Easingwold Yorkshire, North Riding
3 Rillington Yorkshire, North Riding
4 Bradford Yorkshire, West Riding
5 St Michael-le-Belfry, St Giles Yorkshire, East Riding

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 East Riding of Yorkshire 037 East Riding of Yorkshire
2 Stanley and Murthly Perth and Kinross
3 Bradford 004 Bradford
4 Richmondshire 006 Richmondshire
5 York 022 York

Forenames

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First names often paired with Feasby

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Feasby

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

Feasby is most concentrated in decile 1 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy 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

Feasby falls in decile 9 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 Feasby 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Feasby

The surname Feasby is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period in the North of England. It is believed to be a locational name derived from a place called Feasby, a small village in the North Riding of Yorkshire. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English words "feasing" meaning "fat hog" or "pig," and "by" meaning a farmstead or village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Feasby can be found in the Yorkshire Feet of Fines, a legal document dating back to 1375, which mentions a certain William de Feseby. This suggests that the Feasby surname was already established in the region by the 14th century.

In the 16th century, the Feasby name appears in various records, including the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from 1545, which lists a John Feasby as a landowner in the village of Masham.

Notable individuals bearing the Feasby surname throughout history include:

1. Robert Feasby (c. 1590 - 1662), an English clergyman and author who served as the Vicar of Masham in Yorkshire.

2. Thomas Feasby (1720 - 1798), a wealthy merchant and landowner from the village of Kirby Malzeard, Yorkshire. He was a significant benefactor to the local parish church.

3. Elizabeth Feasby (1758 - 1830), a philanthropist from Yorkshire who donated generously to various charitable causes in the region.

4. John Feasby (1802 - 1871), a prominent farmer and landowner from the village of Kirkby Malham, Yorkshire. He was known for his progressive agricultural practices and was instrumental in the establishment of a local agricultural society.

5. William Feasby (1831 - 1904), a renowned architect from Yorkshire who designed numerous churches, public buildings, and private residences across the county.

While the name Feasby is relatively uncommon today, it has a rich history rooted in the rural landscapes of Yorkshire, where it was once more prevalent among farming communities and landowners.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Feasby families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Feasby 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. Yorkshire leads with 57 Feasbys recorded in 1881 and an index of 9.67x.

County Total Index
Yorkshire 57 9.67x
Durham 2 1.13x
Northumberland 2 2.26x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Boroughbridge in Yorkshire leads with 9 Feasbys recorded in 1881 and an index of 4500.00x.

Place Total Index
Boroughbridge 9 4500.00x
Easingwold 9 2142.86x
Rillington 7 3888.89x
Coxwold 6 10000.00x
York St Mary 6 245.90x
Bradford 4 28.03x
High Low Bishopside 4 769.23x
West Stamford Bridge W 4 13333.33x
Brearton 3 10000.00x
Newcastle On Tyne St 2 43.57x
Dacre 1 769.23x
Darlington 1 14.64x
Harpham 1 2000.00x
Norton In Malton 1 140.85x
Scotton In 1 1666.67x
Stockton On Forest 1 1111.11x
Stockton On Tees 1 11.72x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 5
Ann 4
Annie 4
Elizabeth 2
Fanny 2
Margaret 2
Agnes 1
Eliza 1
Hannah 1
Helena 1
Isabella 1
Jane 1
Martha 1
Sarah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
George 6
John 6
William 5
Thomas 3
Ernest 2
Henry 2
Albert 1
Alfred 1
Amos 1
Arthur 1
James 1
Joseph 1
Layton 1
Leonard 1
Thos. 1
Walter 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 Feasby households.

FAQ

Feasby surname: questions and answers

How common was the Feasby surname in 1881?

In 1881, 61 people were recorded with the Feasby surname. That placed it at #24,992 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Feasby surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 164 in 2016. That gives Feasby a modern rank of #22,314.

What does the Feasby surname mean?

A locational surname potentially derived from the Feasby area of Yorkshire, England.

What does the Feasby map show?

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