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UK surname

Georges

A French toponymic surname derived from the personal name George, referring to numerous places in France called Saint-Georges.

In the 1881 census there were 29 people recorded with the Georges surname, ranking it #29,484 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 152, ranked #23,516, up from #29,484 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Edmonton, London parishes and St Leonard Shoreditch. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Wirral, Cardiff and Wealden.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Georges is 402 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 424.1%.

1881 census count

29

Ranked #29,484

Modern count

152

2016, ranked #23,516

Peak year

1891

402 bearers

Map years

6

1861 to 2016

Key insights

  • Georges had 29 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #29,484 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 152 in 2016, ranked #23,516.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 402 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Georges surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Georges surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Georges 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 54 #23,577
1861 historical 387 #6,620
1881 historical 29 #29,484
1891 historical 402 #8,842
1901 historical 76 #25,734
1911 historical 115 #20,951
1997 modern 109 #25,650
1998 modern 127 #23,940
1999 modern 119 #25,095
2000 modern 116 #25,452
2001 modern 113 #25,489
2002 modern 120 #25,110
2003 modern 134 #23,260
2004 modern 134 #23,425
2005 modern 136 #23,205
2006 modern 133 #23,711
2007 modern 132 #24,166
2008 modern 135 #24,123
2009 modern 143 #23,686
2010 modern 151 #23,377
2011 modern 152 #23,101
2012 modern 158 #22,460
2013 modern 162 #22,433
2014 modern 165 #22,356
2015 modern 155 #23,194
2016 modern 152 #23,516

Geography

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Where Georges' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Edmonton, London parishes, St Leonard Shoreditch and Lambeth. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Wirral, Cardiff, Wealden, Brent and Lewisham. 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 Edmonton Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts)
2 London parishes London 1
3 St Leonard Shoreditch London (East Districts)
4 London parishes London 3
5 Lambeth London (South Districts)

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Wirral 026 Wirral
2 Cardiff 049 Cardiff
3 Wealden 013 Wealden
4 Brent 028 Brent
5 Lewisham 023 Lewisham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Georges

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Georges

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

Ethnically Diverse Young Families

Nationally, the Georges surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Georges 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 younger parents born overseas (particularly in Africa or EU countries) with children aged 0-4. Individuals identifying as of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities are also common. English may not be the primary language spoken. Accommodation consists principally of flats, and many properties are socially rented and/or overcrowded. Students are also present, unemployment is common, and other adults tend to work in low skilled jobs.

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

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Young Asian Family Terraces

Within London, Georges is most associated with areas classed as Young Asian Family Terraces, part of Suburban Asian Communities. 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 households with dependent children typically live in terraced housing and are of (non-Chinese) Asian extraction. Individuals with Bangladeshi origins are particularly in evidence. Employment is often in elementary occupations or as process, plant or machine operatives, and part-time work is common. Students are much in evidence.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Georges 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

Georges falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more 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 Georges 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 Georges, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Georges

The surname Georges originates from France, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the given name George, which in turn comes from the Greek name Georgios, meaning "earth-worker" or "farmer."

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname Georges was Jean Georges, a merchant from the town of Reims, who lived in the 14th century. His name appears in records from the year 1352, indicating the surname's presence in the region during that time.

In the 15th century, the surname Georges appeared in the records of the town of Angers, in western France. A notable figure from this period was Guillaume Georges, a prominent lawyer and judge who served in the local court from 1472 to 1498.

The Georges surname also has a connection to the village of Saint-Georges, located in the Charente-Maritime region of southwestern France. It is possible that some individuals adopted the surname as a reference to their place of origin or residence.

During the 16th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of Pierre Georges (1505-1583), a French philosopher and theologian. He was known for his works on ethics and moral philosophy, which influenced the intellectual discourse of his time.

In the 17th century, the Georges family produced a notable military figure, Jean-Baptiste Georges (1632-1707). He served as a lieutenant general in the French army and played a crucial role in several military campaigns during the reign of King Louis XIV.

Another significant individual bearing the surname Georges was Marie-François-Pierre Georges (1761-1846), a French politician and lawyer. He served as a deputy in the French National Assembly during the Revolutionary period and was a vocal advocate for civil liberties and legal reforms.

The 19th century saw the rise of Édouard Georges (1819-1889), a French sculptor and artist. His works, which included sculptures and architectural decorations, adorned several prominent buildings and monuments in Paris and other parts of France.

In the field of literature, the Georges surname is associated with Henri Georges (1876-1944), a French novelist and poet. His works often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, earning him recognition as a significant figure in French literature of the early 20th century.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the surname Georges throughout history, highlighting its widespread presence and significance across various fields and time periods in France.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Georges families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Georges 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. Sussex leads with 10 Georges' recorded in 1881 and an index of 20.28x.

County Total Index
Sussex 10 20.28x
Middlesex 5 1.71x
Glamorgan 4 7.86x
Warwickshire 3 4.07x
Somerset 2 4.25x
Channel Islands 1 11.53x
Durham 1 1.15x
Hampshire 1 1.67x
Lancashire 1 0.29x
Surrey 1 0.70x
Yorkshire 1 0.35x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Brighton in Sussex leads with 9 Georges' recorded in 1881 and an index of 90.45x.

Place Total Index
Brighton 9 90.45x
Cardiff St Mary 3 107.14x
Birmingham 2 8.14x
Monckton Combe 2 1333.33x
Bishopwearmouth 1 13.39x
Bowland Forest High 1 5000.00x
Chorlton On Medlock 1 18.15x
Clerkenwell London 1 14.49x
Eastbourne 1 44.05x
Islington London 1 3.53x
Lambeth 1 3.92x
Lillington 1 1111.11x
Merthyr Tydfil 1 20.45x
Portsea 1 8.51x
St George Bloomsbury 1 59.52x
St George Hanover Square 1 19.42x
St Martin In Fields 1 57.14x
St Peter Port 1 62.50x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Sarah 3
Mary 2
Annie 1
Edith 1
Emily 1
Louis 1
Louisa 1
Mrs 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
George 2
Henry 2
Julius 2
Absolom 1
Austin 1
Charles 1
Charley 1
Frank 1
Frederick 1
Gustave 1
John 1
Jonathan 1
Maximin 1
Pirrie 1
Sidney 1
Theodore 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 Georges households.

FAQ

Georges surname: questions and answers

How common was the Georges surname in 1881?

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

How common is the Georges surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 152 in 2016. That gives Georges a modern rank of #23,516.

What does the Georges surname mean?

A French toponymic surname derived from the personal name George, referring to numerous places in France called Saint-Georges.

What does the Georges map show?

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