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UK surname

Ginnever

A locational surname derived from the place name Guingamp in Brittany, France.

In the 1881 census there were 27 people recorded with the Ginnever surname, ranking it #29,793 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 88, ranked #32,396, down from #29,793 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Ordsall, Hathersage and Eastwood. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Rochdale, Rossendale and Cotswold.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Ginnever is 111 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 225.9%.

1881 census count

27

Ranked #29,793

Modern count

88

2016, ranked #32,396

Peak year

1911

111 bearers

Map years

3

1911 to 2006

Key insights

  • Ginnever had 27 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #29,793 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 88 in 2016, ranked #32,396.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 111 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Spacious Rural Living.

Ginnever surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Ginnever surname density by area, 2006 modern.

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Timeline

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Ginnever 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 12 #31,134
1861 historical 19 #31,470
1881 historical 27 #29,793
1891 historical 90 #25,399
1901 historical 79 #25,363
1911 historical 111 #21,392
1997 modern 99 #27,039
1998 modern 100 #27,619
1999 modern 96 #28,326
2000 modern 92 #28,832
2001 modern 92 #28,528
2002 modern 87 #29,644
2003 modern 92 #28,974
2004 modern 101 #27,813
2005 modern 97 #28,485
2006 modern 102 #27,926
2007 modern 103 #28,187
2008 modern 104 #28,341
2009 modern 104 #28,982
2010 modern 101 #30,078
2011 modern 99 #30,218
2012 modern 98 #30,612
2013 modern 94 #31,656
2014 modern 91 #32,219
2015 modern 87 #32,514
2016 modern 88 #32,396

Geography

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Where Ginnevers are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Ordsall, Hathersage, Eastwood, Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard and Bramcote. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Rochdale, Rossendale, Cotswold, East Riding of Yorkshire and Bradford. 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 Ordsall Nottinghamshire
2 Hathersage Derbyshire
3 Eastwood Nottinghamshire
4 Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard Nottinghamshire
5 Bramcote Derbyshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Rochdale 006 Rochdale
2 Rossendale 009 Rossendale
3 Cotswold 005 Cotswold
4 East Riding of Yorkshire 019 East Riding of Yorkshire
5 Bradford 059 Bradford

Forenames

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First names often paired with Ginnever

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Ginnever

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

Retired Professionals

Group

Spacious Rural Living

Nationally, the Ginnever surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Spacious Rural Living, within Retired Professionals. This does not mean every Ginnever 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 predominantly ageing households typically have no resident dependent children. Most are owner-occupiers and live in detached houses in low density residential developments (although renting is more common than in the rest of the Supergroup). White ethnicity predominates. Residents are typically beyond retirement age but those still in work have managerial, professional or skilled trade occupations. White ethnicity and Christian religious affiliation predominate. Neighbourhoods are located throughout rural UK.

Wider pattern

Typically married but no longer with resident dependent children, these well-educated households either remain working in their managerial, professional, administrative or other skilled occupations, or are retired from them – the modal individual age is beyond normal retirement age. Underoccupied detached and semi-detached properties predominate, and unpaid care is more prevalent than reported disability. The prevalence of this Supergroup outside most urban conurbations indicates that rural lifestyles prevail, typically sustained by using two or more cars per household.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Ginnever 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

Ginnever 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

Ginnever falls in decile 7 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.

7
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Ginnever

The surname Ginnever has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Old English words "ginnan" and "yfre," which together mean "an abundant yield" or "fruitful." This suggests that the name may have been a descriptive surname initially given to someone who lived in an area known for its bountiful harvests or fertile land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ginnever can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where it appears as "Ginnifer." This spelling variation highlights the fluid nature of surnames during that time, as they were often adapted based on local dialects and pronunciation.

The Ginnever surname has its roots in various regions of England, particularly in the counties of Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, and Somerset. Several historical records, such as the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1380, mention individuals with the name, indicating its widespread use across the region.

Notably, the name Ginnever appears in the famous Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of lands and properties commissioned by William the Conqueror. This early reference confirms the surname's long-standing presence in England.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Ginnever was John Ginnever, born in Somerset in the late 14th century. Another notable figure was William Ginnever, a prominent merchant from Gloucestershire who lived in the mid-16th century.

In the 17th century, Thomas Ginnever (1622-1689) was a renowned English clergyman and author, known for his work "The Sincere Penitent." Around the same time, Richard Ginnever (1635-1701) was a respected lawyer and landowner in Worcestershire.

Moving into the 18th century, Elizabeth Ginnever (1730-1805) was a philanthropist and educator who founded several schools in London, leaving a lasting impact on the city's educational landscape.

These examples demonstrate the longevity and historical significance of the Ginnever surname, which has been present in England for centuries and has produced individuals from various walks of life, including clergy, merchants, lawyers, and philanthropists.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Ginnever families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Ginnever 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 15 Ginnevers recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.75x.

County Total Index
Yorkshire 15 5.75x
Derbyshire 6 14.56x
Nottinghamshire 6 16.91x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Brightside Bierlow in Yorkshire leads with 15 Ginnevers recorded in 1881 and an index of 292.97x.

Place Total Index
Brightside Bierlow 15 292.97x
Eckington 6 600.00x
Clarborough 2 740.74x
Ordsall 2 740.74x
Lenton 1 119.05x
North Wheatley 1 2500.00x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Charlotte 2
Ann 1
Annie 1
Elisabeth 1
Isabella 1
Jane 1
Mary 1
Phoebe 1
Sarah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 4
George 3
William 2
Amos 1
Charles 1
Edwin 1
Geo. 1
Harry 1
Joseph 1
Oliver 1
Stephen 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 Ginnever households.

FAQ

Ginnever surname: questions and answers

How common was the Ginnever surname in 1881?

In 1881, 27 people were recorded with the Ginnever surname. That placed it at #29,793 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Ginnever surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 88 in 2016. That gives Ginnever a modern rank of #32,396.

What does the Ginnever surname mean?

A locational surname derived from the place name Guingamp in Brittany, France.

What does the Ginnever map show?

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