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UK surname

Fogel

A Jewish surname derived from the Yiddish word "fogel," meaning bird, often referring to a bird catcher or seller.

In the 1881 census there were 5 people recorded with the Fogel surname, ranking it #33,110 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 121, ranked #27,399, up from #33,110 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Barnet, Hackney and Uttlesford.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Fogel is 123 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 2320.0%.

1881 census count

5

Ranked #33,110

Modern count

121

2016, ranked #27,399

Peak year

2014

123 bearers

Map years

2

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Fogel had 5 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,110 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 121 in 2016, ranked #27,399.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 57 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Outer Suburbs.

Fogel surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Fogel surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Fogel 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 10 #31,497
1861 historical 3 #33,861
1881 historical 5 #33,110
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1901 historical 12 #32,772
1911 historical 57 #27,099
1997 modern 99 #27,039
1998 modern 102 #27,314
1999 modern 103 #27,305
2000 modern 115 #25,591
2001 modern 105 #26,620
2002 modern 109 #26,552
2003 modern 93 #28,829
2004 modern 91 #29,345
2005 modern 84 #30,359
2006 modern 84 #30,665
2007 modern 96 #29,339
2008 modern 92 #30,286
2009 modern 100 #29,597
2010 modern 101 #30,078
2011 modern 104 #29,424
2012 modern 111 #28,332
2013 modern 118 #27,686
2014 modern 123 #27,206
2015 modern 120 #27,561
2016 modern 121 #27,399

Geography

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Where Fogels 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 Barnet, Hackney, Uttlesford and Kensington and Chelsea. 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 Barnet 037 Barnet
2 Hackney 001 Hackney
3 Uttlesford 003 Uttlesford
4 Hackney 006 Hackney
5 Kensington and Chelsea 012 Kensington and Chelsea

Forenames

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First names often paired with Fogel

These lists show first names that appear often with the Fogel 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 Fogel

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

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Outer Suburbs

Nationally, the Fogel surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Outer Suburbs, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Fogel household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods are found on the outer edges of many towns and cities. Many residents were born outside the UK. Indian ethnic group representation is high. There are high numbers of families with dependent children aged 5 to 14. Incidences of disability and of provision of unpaid care are low. Neighbourhoods provide a mix of detached housing and flats, and terraced housing is not uncommon. Levels of overcrowding are low and homeownership rates are high. Professional and managerial occupations are prevalent: unemployment is low and education to degree level is the norm.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

Professional Periphery

Within London, Fogel 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

Fogel 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.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Fogel 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.

8
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Fogel 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 - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Fogel

The surname FOGEL originated in the German regions of central Europe during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German word 'Vogel', meaning 'bird'. This name likely referred to someone who kept birds or lived near an area populated by many birds.

The earliest recorded spelling of the name was 'Vogel' in the 13th century. As the name spread across German-speaking areas, various spellings emerged, such as Fogel, Fögel, and Vogl. These variations were often due to regional dialects and the personal preferences of scribes who recorded the name.

One of the earliest known references to the name Fogel can be found in the Deutsches Rechtswörterbuch, a German legal dictionary from the 16th century. This suggests that individuals with this surname may have held legal or administrative positions during that time period.

In the 17th century, the name Fogel appeared in the records of the town of Augsburg, in present-day Bavaria, Germany. Augsburg was a prominent city during the Renaissance and Reformation, and it is possible that Fogels played a role in the cultural and religious developments of the era.

Notable individuals with the surname Fogel include:

1. Johann Fogel (1588-1638), a German composer and organist from Nuremberg. 2. Anna Fogel (1634-1698), a German painter known for her still-life works. 3. Franz Fogel (1718-1794), an Austrian architect who designed several churches and palaces in Vienna. 4. Jakob Fogel (1801-1877), a German-American farmer and politician who served in the Pennsylvania State Legislature. 5. Daniel Fogel (1858-1937), a Russian-American writer and journalist who documented the experiences of Jewish immigrants in the United States.

Over the centuries, the surname Fogel has also been associated with various place names, such as Vogelsang (meaning 'bird's song') and Vogelherd (meaning 'bird's hearth'), reflecting the name's origins and its connection to natural imagery.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Fogel families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Fogel 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. Lancashire leads with 2 Fogels recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.48x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 2 3.48x
Warwickshire 2 16.35x
Cumberland 1 23.92x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Kingsbury in Warwickshire leads with 2 Fogels recorded in 1881 and an index of 6666.67x.

Place Total Index
Kingsbury 2 6666.67x
Salford 2 118.34x
Cleator 1 588.24x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Ellen 1
Jane 1
Sophia 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Henry 1
Samuel 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 Fogel households.

FAQ

Fogel surname: questions and answers

How common was the Fogel surname in 1881?

In 1881, 5 people were recorded with the Fogel surname. That placed it at #33,110 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Fogel surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 121 in 2016. That gives Fogel a modern rank of #27,399.

What does the Fogel surname mean?

A Jewish surname derived from the Yiddish word "fogel," meaning bird, often referring to a bird catcher or seller.

What does the Fogel map show?

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