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UK surname

Guille

A surname derived from a diminutive form of the name William or Guillaume.

In the 1881 census there were 59 people recorded with the Guille surname, ranking it #25,281 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 126, ranked #26,686, down from #25,281 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include South Kesteven, Tendring and Epsom and Ewell.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Guille is 133 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 113.6%.

1881 census count

59

Ranked #25,281

Modern count

126

2016, ranked #26,686

Peak year

2013

133 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Guille had 59 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #25,281 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 126 in 2016, ranked #26,686.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 75 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established but Challenged.

Guille surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Guille surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Guille 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 18 #30,094
1861 historical 12 #32,329
1881 historical 59 #25,281
1891 historical 58 #29,439
1901 historical 75 #25,852
1911 historical 71 #25,742
1997 modern 105 #26,188
1998 modern 107 #26,555
1999 modern 122 #24,745
2000 modern 120 #24,950
2001 modern 115 #25,222
2002 modern 109 #26,552
2003 modern 104 #27,101
2004 modern 97 #28,455
2005 modern 98 #28,325
2006 modern 106 #27,332
2007 modern 109 #27,253
2008 modern 112 #27,061
2009 modern 118 #26,766
2010 modern 128 #26,036
2011 modern 124 #26,367
2012 modern 130 #25,559
2013 modern 133 #25,655
2014 modern 128 #26,490
2015 modern 125 #26,808
2016 modern 126 #26,686

Geography

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Where Guilles 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 South Kesteven, Tendring, Epsom and Ewell, Winchester and Boston. 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 South Kesteven 005 South Kesteven
2 Tendring 016 Tendring
3 Epsom and Ewell 009 Epsom and Ewell
4 Winchester 007 Winchester
5 Boston 002 Boston

Forenames

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First names often paired with Guille

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Guille

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

Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce

Group

Established but Challenged

Nationally, the Guille surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established but Challenged, within Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce. This does not mean every Guille household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Many households in these neighbourhoods comprise separated or divorced single parents with dependent children. Residents are typically born in the UK, and these neighbourhoods have relatively few members of ethnic minorities. The prevalence of children, their parents and those at or above normal retirement age, suggests neighbourhood structures may be long-established. Levels of unpaid care are high, and long-term disability is more common than in the Supergroup as a whole. Use of the social rented sector is common, often in terraced houses. Levels of overcrowding are above the Supergroup average. Unemployment is high, while those in work are employed in elementary occupations such as caring, leisure and customer services. Many residents have low level qualifications. Neighbourhood concentrations of this Group are found in the South Wales Valleys, Belfast, Londonderry and the Central Lowlands of Scotland.

Wider pattern

Living in terraced or semi-detached houses, residents of these neighbourhoods typically lack high levels of education and work in elementary or routine service occupations. Unemployment is above average. Residents are predominantly born in the UK, and residents are also predominantly from ethnic minorities. Social (but not private sector) rented sector housing is common. This Supergroup is found throughout the UK’s conurbations and industrial regions but is also an integral part of smaller towns.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Guille is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

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

Guille is most concentrated in decile 3 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

Guille falls in decile 4 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.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Guille 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Guille

The surname Guille originated in France, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the French word "guiller," meaning "to deceive" or "to beguile." The name likely referred to someone who was known for their cunning or trickery.

Guille is believed to have its roots in the northern regions of France, particularly in Normandy and Brittany. Some of the earliest records of the name can be found in medieval documents from these areas, often spelled as "Guilles" or "Guillez."

One of the earliest known references to the name Guille can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Gille," which was likely a variant spelling.

In the 13th century, a prominent figure named Raoul Guille was recorded as a wealthy merchant and landowner in the city of Rouen, Normandy. He was known for his successful trading ventures and influential role in local affairs.

Another notable individual with the surname Guille was Jean Guille, a French playwright and poet who lived in the 16th century. Born in Bordeaux in 1542, he is best known for his satirical works that critiqued the social and political issues of his time.

During the 17th century, Claude Guille gained recognition as a skilled architect and engineer. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Paris, including the Palais du Louvre and the Val-de-Grâce church.

In the 18th century, the name Guille was associated with the French Revolution. François Guille was a prominent revolutionary who served as a member of the National Convention and played a role in the overthrow of the monarchy.

Another notable figure with the surname Guille was Étienne Guille, a French explorer and naturalist who lived in the 19th century. He was known for his expeditions to South America, where he documented the flora and fauna of the region.

While the name Guille has its origins in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including Canada, the United States, and other French-speaking regions. However, its historical roots and earliest recorded instances can be traced back to medieval France.

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1881 census detail

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Guille families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Guille 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. Channel Islands leads with 173 Guilles recorded in 1881 and an index of 258.02x.

County Total Index
Channel Islands 173 258.02x
Middlesex 18 0.80x
Surrey 16 1.45x
Devon 10 2.12x
Berkshire 6 3.53x
Buckinghamshire 3 2.19x
Kent 2 0.26x
Bedfordshire 1 0.85x
Lanarkshire 1 0.14x
Northumberland 1 0.30x
Worcestershire 1 0.34x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Sark in Channel Islands leads with 59 Guilles recorded in 1881 and an index of 13111.11x.

Place Total Index
Sark 59 13111.11x
St Maryde Castro 41 2484.85x
St Peter Port 26 209.68x
Little Torrington 9 2195.12x
St George Hanover Square 9 22.57x
St Helier 9 41.23x
Trinity 9 580.65x
Forest 6 1304.35x
Reading St Mary 6 44.09x
St Andrew 6 674.16x
St Martin 6 145.99x
Camberwell 4 2.77x
Clapham 4 14.14x
Croydon 4 6.53x
Newington 4 4.79x
St Marylebone London 4 3.31x
St Michaelinthe Vale 4 167.36x
Emberton 3 600.00x
Islington London 3 1.37x
St Sampson 3 99.34x
St Saviour 3 80.86x
Woolwich 2 7.01x
Cheeseburn Grange 1 1250.00x
Chelsea London 1 1.47x
Eaton Socon 1 54.35x
Govan 1 0.55x
Hanley Castle 1 56.50x
Paddington London 1 1.20x
Plymouth St Andrew 1 2.76x
St Owen 1 56.82x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 16
Alice 7
Judith 7
Ann 6
Elizabeth 5
Harriet 5
Jane 4
Matilda 4
Rachel 4
Agnes 3
Annie 3
Betsy 3
Ada 2
Anne 2
Betsey 2
Caroline 2
Ellen 2
Emily 2
Henrietta 2
Julia 2
Nancy 2
Rosina 2
Sophia 2
Susan 2
Amy 1
Augusta 1
Carterette 1
Catherine 1
Edith 1
Effie 1
Eliza 1
Hariet 1
Isabella 1
Latia 1
Laura 1
Lavinia 1
Lilian 1
Louisa 1
Louise 1
Lucy 1
Mable 1
Margaret 1
Maria 1
Marian 1
Matildia 1
Nelley 1
Pauline 1
Rosalie 1
Sophy 1
William 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 21
Peter 13
Philip 9
James 7
William 5
Abraham 4
Charles 3
Ernest 3
Robert 3
Albert 2
Andrew 2
Daniel 2
David 2
Elie 2
George 2
Henry 2
Joseph 2
Philippe 2
Aldewin 1
Arthur 1
Constance 1
Edgar 1
Edward 1
Edwin 1
Elias 1
Eric 1
Frank 1
Frederick 1
Geo.C. 1
Geo.De 1
Harold 1
Harrold 1
Harry 1
Herbert 1
Hubert 1
Reginald 1
Richard 1
Robt. 1
Rupert 1
Samuel 1
Stephen 1
Thomas 1
Walter 1
Wm. 1

FAQ

Guille surname: questions and answers

How common was the Guille surname in 1881?

In 1881, 59 people were recorded with the Guille surname. That placed it at #25,281 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Guille surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 126 in 2016. That gives Guille a modern rank of #26,686.

What does the Guille surname mean?

A surname derived from a diminutive form of the name William or Guillaume.

What does the Guille map show?

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