NameCensus.

UK surname

Glenville

In the 1881 census there were 45 people recorded with the Glenville surname, ranking it #27,314 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 100, ranked #31,123, down from #27,314 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include East Riding of Yorkshire, Cornwall and Kingston upon Hull.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Glenville is 125 in 2000. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 122.2%.

1881 census count

45

Ranked #27,314

Modern count

100

2016, ranked #31,123

Peak year

2000

125 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Glenville had 45 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #27,314 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 100 in 2016, ranked #31,123.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 84 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Glenville surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Glenville surname density by area, 2016 modern.

Loading map
Lower densityMedium densityHigh density

Timeline

Back to top

Glenville 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 20 #29,743
1861 historical 47 #28,023
1881 historical 45 #27,314
1891 historical 84 #26,229
1901 historical 69 #26,499
1911 historical 79 #24,903
1997 modern 118 #24,423
1998 modern 123 #24,449
1999 modern 123 #24,643
2000 modern 125 #24,351
2001 modern 120 #24,615
2002 modern 122 #24,874
2003 modern 113 #25,797
2004 modern 108 #26,741
2005 modern 110 #26,430
2006 modern 115 #25,969
2007 modern 110 #27,087
2008 modern 111 #27,225
2009 modern 112 #27,685
2010 modern 116 #27,704
2011 modern 111 #28,294
2012 modern 109 #28,689
2013 modern 108 #29,379
2014 modern 103 #30,539
2015 modern 102 #30,624
2016 modern 100 #31,123

Geography

Back to top

Where Glenvilles 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 East Riding of Yorkshire, Cornwall, Kingston upon Hull, Bromley and Coventry. 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 East Riding of Yorkshire 029 East Riding of Yorkshire
2 Cornwall 069 Cornwall
3 Kingston upon Hull 025 Kingston upon Hull, City of
4 Bromley 011 Bromley
5 Coventry 015 Coventry

Forenames

Back to top

First names often paired with Glenville

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

Modern profile

Back to top

Neighbourhood profile for Glenville

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

Ageing Communities

Nationally, the Glenville surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ageing Communities, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Glenville household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

Read profile summary

Group profile

Many residents are of normal retirement age or above and live in communal establishments, and there are few dependent children. The dominant property type is a mix of retirement flats and detached houses. Those in work are likely to be employed in managerial and professional occupations, and many residents are educated to degree level. Levels of owner occupation are high, but the private rental sector is also present. Rural locations predominate.

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

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

Professional Periphery

Within London, Glenville 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.

Read profile summary

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

Glenville is most concentrated in decile 4 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.

4
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Glenville falls in decile 1 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.

1
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Glenville 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.

6
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

1881 census detail

Back to top

Glenville families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Glenville 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. Warwickshire leads with 14 Glenvilles recorded in 1881 and an index of 12.94x.

County Total Index
Warwickshire 14 12.94x
Yorkshire 11 2.59x
Devon 6 6.72x
Northumberland 4 6.26x
Surrey 4 1.91x
Gloucestershire 2 2.38x
Durham 1 0.78x
Middlesex 1 0.23x
Worcestershire 1 1.78x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Aston in Warwickshire leads with 10 Glenvilles recorded in 1881 and an index of 33.56x.

Place Total Index
Aston 10 33.56x
Southcoates 7 296.61x
Plymouth St Andrew 6 87.21x
Birmingham 4 11.09x
Doncaster 4 128.62x
Newington 4 25.24x
Tynemouth 4 116.96x
Bristol St Paul In 1 44.64x
Cheltenham 1 15.41x
Ryton 1 222.22x
St Pancras London 1 2.90x
Yardley 1 69.93x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Charlotte 3
Louisa 3
Ann 2
Eliza 2
Ellen 2
Anna 1
Harriet 1
Heleanor 1
Jane 1
Mary 1
Maude 1
May 1
Sarah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 4
James 3
George 2
John 2
Arthur 1
Edward 1
F.W. 1
Francis 1
Frank 1
Fredk. 1
Henry 1
J.I. 1
Laurance 1
Philip 1
Phillip 1
Thomas 1
Walter 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 Glenville households.

FAQ

Glenville surname: questions and answers

How common was the Glenville surname in 1881?

In 1881, 45 people were recorded with the Glenville surname. That placed it at #27,314 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Glenville surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 100 in 2016. That gives Glenville a modern rank of #31,123.

What does the Glenville map show?

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