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UK surname

Glennie

A surname derived from a Scottish glen or valley.

In the 1881 census there were 727 people recorded with the Glennie surname, ranking it #5,022 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 1,004, ranked #5,786, down from #5,022 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Culsamond, Strathdon and Fyvie. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Inverurie North, Inverurie South and Cromar and Kildrummy.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Glennie is 1,043 in 1999. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 38.1%.

1881 census count

727

Ranked #5,022

Modern count

1,004

2016, ranked #5,786

Peak year

1999

1,043 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Glennie had 727 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #5,022 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 1,004 in 2016, ranked #5,786.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 958 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Spacious Rural Living.

Glennie surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Glennie surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Glennie 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 542 #4,654
1861 historical 546 #4,815
1881 historical 727 #5,022
1891 historical 819 #4,943
1901 historical 958 #4,903
1911 historical 234 #13,526
1997 modern 988 #5,559
1998 modern 1,034 #5,523
1999 modern 1,043 #5,521
2000 modern 1,030 #5,554
2001 modern 1,031 #5,451
2002 modern 1,032 #5,554
2003 modern 996 #5,612
2004 modern 1,023 #5,499
2005 modern 1,002 #5,540
2006 modern 1,026 #5,444
2007 modern 1,018 #5,530
2008 modern 1,019 #5,565
2009 modern 1,010 #5,716
2010 modern 1,023 #5,772
2011 modern 1,011 #5,769
2012 modern 968 #5,882
2013 modern 993 #5,861
2014 modern 997 #5,875
2015 modern 997 #5,818
2016 modern 1,004 #5,786

Geography

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Where Glennies are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Culsamond, Strathdon, Fyvie, Glasgow and Tyrie. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Inverurie North, Inverurie South, Cromar and Kildrummy, Mearns and Laurencekirk and Mearns North and Inverbervie. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Culsamond Aberdeen
2 Strathdon Aberdeen
3 Fyvie Aberdeen
4 Glasgow Lanark
5 Tyrie Aberdeen

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Inverurie North Aberdeenshire
2 Inverurie South Aberdeenshire
3 Cromar and Kildrummy Aberdeenshire
4 Mearns and Laurencekirk Aberdeenshire
5 Mearns North and Inverbervie Aberdeenshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Glennie

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Glennie

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Glennie, 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 Glennie surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Spacious Rural Living, within Retired Professionals. This does not mean every Glennie 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

Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles

Group

Inner London Working Professionals

Within London, Glennie is most associated with areas classed as Inner London Working Professionals, part of Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles. 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 primarily Inner London neighbourhoods are more densely populated than the Supergroup average. Residents have a younger over-all age profile than the Supergroup as a whole, and are less likely to be owner occupiers. Full time employment is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup and multiple car ownership is uncommon. Chinese and non-EU-born European migrants are less in evidence than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

These neighbourhoods house people of all ages, predominantly of White British or European extraction. Resident turnover is low. Religious affiliation is less common than average and tends to be Christian if expressed. Homeownership, typically of terraced houses, is common but use of the social rented sector is not. Employment is typically in professional, managerial and associate professional or technical occupations. There are few full-time students. Level 4 qualifications are common. More households lack dependent children than have them which, considered alongside low levels of crowding and over-all age structure, indicates that many households may be post child-rearing and in late middle age. Incidence of disability is low, as is residence in communal establishments.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Glennie is most concentrated in decile 1 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy 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

Glennie falls in decile 9 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 Glennie 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 Glennie, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Glennie

The surname Glennie has its origins in Scotland, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Gaelic term "gleann," meaning "valley" or "glen," suggesting a connection to individuals who resided in a particular valley or region.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Glennie can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, which were a series of documents recording the submission of Scottish nobles and landowners to King Edward I of England. This historical record indicates the presence of individuals bearing the name during that time period.

In the 16th century, the name Glennie appeared in various spellings, such as Gleny, Glenie, and Glenny, reflecting the regional variations and the fluidity of spelling conventions at the time. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and pronunciation.

The name Glennie has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One prominent figure was Sir John Glennie (1795-1870), a Scottish civil engineer who made significant contributions to the construction of harbors and lighthouses in Scotland.

Another noteworthy individual was Robert Glennie (1764-1845), a Scottish lawyer and author who wrote extensively on topics related to Scottish history and law. He played a crucial role in preserving and documenting legal records from that era.

In the literary realm, John Stuart Glennie (1809-1875) was a Scottish author and poet, known for his works that celebrated Scottish culture and traditions. His poetry often drew inspiration from the scenic landscapes of Scotland.

The name Glennie has also been associated with places, such as the Glennie Memorial Church in Aberdeen, Scotland, which was named after Reverend William Glennie, a prominent minister in the 19th century.

Another notable figure was James Glennie (1750-1816), a Scottish merchant and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the establishment of educational institutions and charitable organizations in his community.

While the surname Glennie has its roots in Scotland, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and exploration. However, its origins and historical connections remain deeply rooted in the Scottish highlands and valleys, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the region.

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1881 census detail

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Glennie families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Glennie 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. Aberdeenshire leads with 399 Glennies recorded in 1881 and an index of 60.42x.

County Total Index
Aberdeenshire 399 60.42x
Lanarkshire 37 1.60x
Middlesex 33 0.46x
Angus 30 4.54x
Kincardineshire 28 32.24x
Midlothian 25 2.62x
Perthshire 21 6.56x
Surrey 20 0.58x
Durham 19 0.90x
Kent 14 0.58x
Sussex 13 1.08x
Lancashire 12 0.14x
Banffshire 11 7.44x
Staffordshire 8 0.33x
Yorkshire 7 0.10x
Devon 6 0.40x
Dunbartonshire 6 3.13x
Nottinghamshire 6 0.62x
Fife 5 1.18x
Morayshire 4 3.61x
Royal Navy 4 4.71x
Essex 3 0.21x
Northumberland 3 0.28x
Roxburghshire 3 2.32x
Hampshire 2 0.14x
Warwickshire 2 0.11x
Westmorland 2 1.28x
Berkshire 1 0.19x
Cumberland 1 0.16x
Derbyshire 1 0.09x
Inverness-shire 1 0.47x
Northamptonshire 1 0.15x
Oxfordshire 1 0.23x
Stirlingshire 1 0.38x
West Lothian 1 0.93x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Aberdeen Old Machar in Aberdeenshire leads with 70 Glennies recorded in 1881 and an index of 50.77x.

Place Total Index
Aberdeen Old Machar 70 50.77x
Newhills 28 207.10x
Aberdeen St Nicholas 26 21.04x
Govan 24 4.21x
Towie 22 1189.19x
Strathdon 21 654.21x
Fyvie 18 166.98x
Tyrie 16 193.00x
Fetteresso 15 110.21x
Edinburgh St Cuthberts 13 3.38x
Kemnay 12 300.00x
Daviot 11 873.02x
Hackney London 11 2.75x
Montrose 11 27.47x
Stranton 11 15.40x
Glenbucket 10 806.45x
Premnay 10 440.53x
Alyth 9 104.53x
Barony 9 1.54x
Chapel Of Garioch 9 191.49x
Glenmuick Tullich 9 189.08x
Cruden 8 94.12x
Eccleshall Croxton 8 1126.76x
Ellon 8 88.11x
Insch 8 212.77x
Islington London 8 1.16x
Logie Coldstone 8 360.36x
Alverthorpe Cum Thornes 7 27.28x
Ashton Under Lyne 7 3.79x
Kettins 7 316.74x
Liff Benvie 7 6.98x
Pitsligo 7 110.94x
Tarland 7 244.76x
Wimbledon 7 17.94x
Culsalmond 6 295.57x
Dunnottar 6 98.20x
Eastbourne 6 10.85x
Gamrie 6 36.34x
Ordsall 6 81.52x
Port Of Monteith 6 208.33x
Row 6 24.20x
Stoke Damerel 6 5.78x
Sutton 6 23.87x
Tangmere 6 1333.33x
Udny 6 150.00x
Cluny 5 157.23x
Liverpool 5 0.97x
New Deer 5 41.81x
North Leith 5 11.31x
Wemyss 5 28.00x
Banchory Ternan 4 53.26x
Foveran 4 80.00x
Glasgow 4 0.98x
Hedworth Monkton Jarrow 4 4.35x
Kildrummy 4 248.45x
Lambeth 4 0.64x
Lewisham 4 3.08x
Lochee 4 67.91x
Meldrum 4 71.94x
Peterhead 4 11.45x
St Marylebone London 4 1.05x
Swanscombe 4 36.60x
Tarves 4 64.00x
Alford 3 83.33x
Cairney 3 77.92x
Dovercourt 3 60.61x
Drumoak 3 132.16x
Edinburgh Greenside 3 23.77x
Fintray 3 119.05x
Kincardine O Neil 3 63.56x
Perth East Church 3 9.94x
Skene 3 68.49x
Slains 3 97.40x
Aston 2 0.40x
Kelso 2 15.54x
Penge 2 4.39x
Royal Navy 2 2.75x
Shoreditch London 2 0.65x
Westoe 2 1.66x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 10
Elizabeth 7
Margaret 6
Jane 5
Isabella 4
Jessie 3
Agnes 2
Alice 2
Amy 2
Edith 2
Hannah 2
Louisa 2
Martha 2
A. 1
Ada 1
Anna 1
Annee 1
Annie 1
Augusta 1
Caroline 1
Clara 1
E.J. 1
Eliabeth 1
Elizth. 1
Ellen 1
Emelia 1
Emily 1
Evelyn 1
Florence 1
Frances 1
Francis 1
Georgiana 1
Gertrude 1
Harriett 1
Helen 1
Helina 1
Henrietta 1
J. 1
Kate 1
Katherine 1
Laura 1
Lillian 1
Lydia 1
Mabel 1
Marion 1
May 1
Reebacca 1
Sarah 1
Susannah 1
Sylvia 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 10
George 9
James 7
John 7
Walter 4
Thomas 3
Alfred 2
Arthur 2
Harry 2
Wm. 2
A.W. 1
Albert 1
Alex 1
Alexander 1
Alexandre 1
Augustus 1
Benjamin 1
Cecil 1
Charles 1
David 1
Ernest 1
Fargnham 1
Francis 1
Frank 1
Gordon 1
Henry 1
Herbert 1
Hugh 1
Lottis 1
Reginald 1
Robert 1
Robt.Edlington 1
Ronald 1

FAQ

Glennie surname: questions and answers

How common was the Glennie surname in 1881?

In 1881, 727 people were recorded with the Glennie surname. That placed it at #5,022 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Glennie surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 1,004 in 2016. That gives Glennie a modern rank of #5,786.

What does the Glennie surname mean?

A surname derived from a Scottish glen or valley.

What does the Glennie map show?

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