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UK surname

Findell

A locative surname likely referring to a person from a place named Findall, potentially derived from Old English words meaning "wood" and "hill."

In the 1881 census there were 29 people recorded with the Findell surname, ranking it #29,484 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 108, ranked #29,578, down from #29,484 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Nuneaton and Bedworth, Fenland and Hinckley and Bosworth.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Findell is 119 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 272.4%.

1881 census count

29

Ranked #29,484

Modern count

108

2016, ranked #29,578

Peak year

2013

119 bearers

Map years

2

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Findell had 29 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #29,484 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 108 in 2016, ranked #29,578.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 60 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living.

Findell surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Findell surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Findell 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 34 #27,194
1861 historical 41 #28,839
1881 historical 29 #29,484
1891 historical 40 #31,174
1901 historical 43 #29,380
1911 historical 60 #26,808
1997 modern 104 #26,351
1998 modern 102 #27,314
1999 modern 109 #26,439
2000 modern 97 #28,142
2001 modern 98 #27,672
2002 modern 92 #29,040
2003 modern 87 #29,615
2004 modern 94 #28,896
2005 modern 87 #29,966
2006 modern 89 #30,027
2007 modern 95 #29,493
2008 modern 99 #29,181
2009 modern 103 #29,127
2010 modern 105 #29,453
2011 modern 99 #30,218
2012 modern 112 #28,174
2013 modern 119 #27,541
2014 modern 116 #28,253
2015 modern 107 #29,708
2016 modern 108 #29,578

Geography

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Where Findells 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 Nuneaton and Bedworth, Fenland, Hinckley and Bosworth, North West Leicestershire and Stockport. 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 Nuneaton and Bedworth 016 Nuneaton and Bedworth
2 Fenland 002 Fenland
3 Hinckley and Bosworth 005 Hinckley and Bosworth
4 North West Leicestershire 010 North West Leicestershire
5 Stockport 029 Stockport

Forenames

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First names often paired with Findell

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Findell

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Findell, 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 Findell surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Findell 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, Findell 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

Findell is most concentrated in decile 6 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

Findell falls in decile 5 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.

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Findell 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 Findell, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Findell

The surname Findell originated in Scotland during the Middle Ages. It is believed to derive from the Gaelic words "fionn" meaning fair or white, and "dail" meaning a field or meadow. Thus, the name Findell likely referred to someone who lived near a light-colored or grassy field.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the 14th century Ragman Rolls, which documented Scottish nobles who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England. The spelling was rendered as "Fyndell" at that time. Similar spellings like Fyndaill and Fyndayle were also found in old parish records from the Scottish Lowlands.

The Findell surname was particularly prevalent in the regions of Ayrshire and Renfrewshire, where the name can be traced back to the 16th century. A notable early bearer was John Findell, born around 1520 in Kilwinning, Ayrshire. He was a respected landowner and held a position of authority in the local parish.

In the 17th century, the Findell family established roots in the village of Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire. Robert Findell, born in 1612, was a prosperous merchant and served as a magistrate in the town. His son, William Findell (1645-1712), was a prominent figure in the Presbyterian Church and played a role in the religious conflicts of the time.

During the 18th century, the Findell name appears in various historical documents related to the Scottish Enlightenment. James Findell (1720-1795) was a philosopher and author who wrote extensively on moral philosophy and ethics. His works were widely read and influential in academic circles.

Another notable bearer of the Findell surname was Margaret Findell (1785-1864), who gained recognition as a talented poet and writer. Her collection of poems, titled "The Heather Bloom," was highly acclaimed and celebrated the beauty of the Scottish countryside.

As the Findell family dispersed throughout Scotland and beyond, the name underwent various spelling variations, including Findal, Fyndell, and Fyndall. Despite its modest origins, the surname Findell has left a lasting imprint on Scottish history and culture.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Findell families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Findell 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 8 Findells recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.83x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 8 2.83x
Staffordshire 8 8.38x
Lancashire 5 1.49x
Worcestershire 4 10.83x
Hertfordshire 2 10.26x
Buckinghamshire 1 5.85x
Essex 1 1.79x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Tamworth in Staffordshire leads with 8 Findells recorded in 1881 and an index of 1568.63x.

Place Total Index
Tamworth 8 1568.63x
Ealing 6 237.15x
Moss Side 5 282.49x
Worcester St John 4 909.09x
Poplar London 2 37.45x
St Albans St Peter 2 303.03x
Aylesbury 1 131.58x
Saffron Walden 1 169.49x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Elizabeth 3
Ann 2
Ellen 2
Annie 1
Emma 1
Jessie 1
Mary 1
Maryann 1
Sarah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 3
Charles 2
Henry 2
John 2
Albert 1
Alfred 1
Arthur 1
Ebenger 1
Frank 1
Mark 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 Findell households.

FAQ

Findell surname: questions and answers

How common was the Findell surname in 1881?

In 1881, 29 people were recorded with the Findell surname. That placed it at #29,484 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Findell surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 108 in 2016. That gives Findell a modern rank of #29,578.

What does the Findell surname mean?

A locative surname likely referring to a person from a place named Findall, potentially derived from Old English words meaning "wood" and "hill."

What does the Findell map show?

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