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UK surname

Flowerday

A surname denoting someone born on a festive day.

In the 1881 census there were 238 people recorded with the Flowerday surname, ranking it #11,476 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 249, ranked #16,847, down from #11,476 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to St Leonard Shoreditch, London parishes and Great Yarmouth. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Barnet, Wirral and North Norfolk.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Flowerday is 287 in 1999. Compared with 1881, the name has stayed broadly stable by 4.6%.

1881 census count

238

Ranked #11,476

Modern count

249

2016, ranked #16,847

Peak year

1999

287 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Flowerday had 238 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #11,476 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 249 in 2016, ranked #16,847.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 268 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Flowerday surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Flowerday surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Flowerday 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 165 #12,053
1861 historical 159 #14,553
1881 historical 238 #11,476
1891 historical 225 #13,714
1901 historical 268 #12,553
1911 historical 265 #12,422
1997 modern 278 #14,210
1998 modern 286 #14,318
1999 modern 287 #14,374
2000 modern 284 #14,457
2001 modern 279 #14,408
2002 modern 285 #14,483
2003 modern 262 #15,150
2004 modern 267 #15,038
2005 modern 273 #14,708
2006 modern 259 #15,370
2007 modern 267 #15,225
2008 modern 263 #15,505
2009 modern 257 #16,099
2010 modern 250 #16,791
2011 modern 247 #16,783
2012 modern 243 #16,839
2013 modern 247 #16,935
2014 modern 246 #17,079
2015 modern 247 #16,941
2016 modern 249 #16,847

Geography

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Where Flowerdays are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around St Leonard Shoreditch, London parishes, Great Yarmouth, Sutton and St Matthew Bethnal Green. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Barnet, Wirral, North Norfolk, Central Bedfordshire and Cornwall. 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 Leonard Shoreditch London (East Districts)
2 London parishes London 3
3 Great Yarmouth Norfolk
4 Sutton Norfolk
5 St Matthew Bethnal Green London (East Districts)

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Barnet 015 Barnet
2 Wirral 002 Wirral
3 North Norfolk 004 North Norfolk
4 Central Bedfordshire 012 Central Bedfordshire
5 Cornwall 032 Cornwall

Forenames

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First names often paired with Flowerday

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Flowerday

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

Rural Amenity

Nationally, the Flowerday surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Flowerday 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 comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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, Flowerday 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

Flowerday 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

Flowerday falls in decile 8 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 Flowerday 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Flowerday

The surname Flowerday has its origins in England, with the earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, derived from a place name likely associated with a person who lived near a flower garden or meadow filled with wildflowers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1273, which mentions a William Florysdaye. This suggests that the name may have initially been spelled with variations such as Florysdaye or Florydaye before evolving into its modern form.

In the 14th century, the name Flowerday appeared in various historical documents, including the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, which listed a John Floreday. This record provides evidence that the name had spread to different regions of England by this time.

During the 16th century, the name Flowerday was found in several parish records, such as those of St. Mary's Church in Shrewsbury, where a Thomas Flowerday was christened in 1578. This indicates that the name had become established in various parts of the country.

One notable figure with the surname Flowerday was Robert Flowerday (1570-1642), an English clergyman who served as the Rector of Willingham from 1609 until his death. He was known for his involvement in the religious debates of the time and his writings on theological topics.

Another individual of note was John Flowerday (1677-1754), a merchant and ship owner from Whitby, Yorkshire. He played a significant role in the town's maritime trade and was involved in the development of the local whaling industry.

In the 18th century, the name Flowerday appeared in various records, including the baptismal records of St. Peter's Church in Liverpool, where a William Flowerday was baptized in 1742. This suggests that the name had spread to urban centers as well as rural areas.

One notable figure from this period was James Flowerday (1755-1828), a British soldier who served in the American Revolutionary War. He participated in several major battles and was eventually promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

As the centuries progressed, the Flowerday surname continued to be found in various parts of England, as well as in other countries where English settlers had migrated. The name has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, contributing to the rich tapestry of its history.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Flowerday families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Flowerday 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. Norfolk leads with 109 Flowerdays recorded in 1881 and an index of 30.53x.

County Total Index
Norfolk 109 30.53x
Middlesex 68 2.93x
Yorkshire 19 0.83x
Surrey 11 0.97x
Kent 8 1.01x
Suffolk 7 2.48x
Berkshire 6 3.44x
Northumberland 5 1.45x
Hampshire 2 0.42x
Durham 1 0.14x
Essex 1 0.22x
Midlothian 1 0.32x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Great Yarmouth in Norfolk leads with 25 Flowerdays recorded in 1881 and an index of 84.55x.

Place Total Index
Great Yarmouth 25 84.55x
Ingham 25 6944.44x
Shoreditch London 16 15.90x
Bethnal Green London 12 11.90x
Kings Lynn St Margaret 12 111.94x
Islington London 10 4.44x
Saxthorpe 9 3461.54x
St Luke London 8 21.48x
South Walsham St Mary 7 2413.79x
Banningham 6 3157.89x
Brightside Bierlow 6 13.30x
Clerkenwell London 6 10.95x
Ormesby St Margaret W 6 674.16x
Sculcoates 6 16.45x
Antingham 5 2380.95x
Elswick 5 18.14x
New Windsor 5 85.32x
Chiswick 4 31.52x
Lewisham 4 9.47x
Mile End Old Town London 4 8.10x
Rotherhithe 4 13.95x
Sheffield 4 5.46x
St Pancras London 4 2.14x
Bermondsey 3 4.34x
Happisburgh 3 666.67x
Lowestoft 3 22.46x
Sutton 3 1000.00x
Aldershot 2 12.55x
Chatham 2 9.18x
Hammersmith London 2 3.50x
Scottow 2 571.43x
Southcoates 2 15.66x
Terrington St Clement 2 124.22x
Bungay St Mary 1 71.43x
Clewer 1 14.01x
Edinburgh St Cuthberts 1 0.80x
Gorleston 1 13.93x
Greenwich 1 2.71x
Harton 1 36.63x
Ingatestone 1 135.14x
Kirkley 1 42.19x
Merrow 1 212.77x
Newington 1 1.17x
North Creake 1 204.08x
North Walsham 1 38.91x
Norwich St Giles 1 87.72x
Paddington London 1 1.17x
Richmond 1 6.31x
Rochester St Margaret 1 11.98x
Skelton In Guisbrough 1 16.08x
Somerleyton 1 212.77x
St George Hanover Square 1 2.45x
Stoke 1 18.73x
Waxham 1 833.33x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 12
Elizabeth 11
Sarah 8
Emma 7
Ann 6
Jane 6
Alice 5
Edith 5
Eliza 5
Ellen 5
Florence 5
Ada 3
Caroline 3
Charlotte 3
Hannah 3
Rosina 3
Emily 2
Harriett 2
Isabella 2
Kate 2
Louisa 2
Maria 2
Martha 2
Agness 1
Allice 1
Amelia 1
Anna 1
Annie 1
Barbara 1
Elizth 1
Elizth. 1
Fanny 1
Georgeanna 1
Harriet 1
Jemima 1
Laura 1
Lilly 1
Lucy 1
Margaret 1
Matilda 1
Maud 1
Minnie 1
Priscilla 1
Rachel 1
Selina 1
Susan 1
Susanah 1
Susannah 1
Thirza 1
Victoria 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Robert 17
William 13
George 11
James 11
Edward 9
John 7
Thomas 4
Charles 3
Henry 3
Samuel 3
Albert 2
Frederick 2
Harry 2
Herbert 2
Alfred 1
Arthur 1
David 1
Dick 1
Ed. 1
Edwd. 1
Ernest 1
Fredk. 1
Fredk.J. 1
Fredrick 1
Jas.W. 1
Joseph 1
Joshua 1
Sydney 1
Walter 1
Willie 1

FAQ

Flowerday surname: questions and answers

How common was the Flowerday surname in 1881?

In 1881, 238 people were recorded with the Flowerday surname. That placed it at #11,476 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Flowerday surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 249 in 2016. That gives Flowerday a modern rank of #16,847.

What does the Flowerday surname mean?

A surname denoting someone born on a festive day.

What does the Flowerday map show?

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