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UK surname

Gyde

An English surname likely derived from a place name or occupational term.

In the 1881 census there were 120 people recorded with the Gyde surname, ranking it #17,756 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 139, ranked #25,001, down from #17,756 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Minchinhampton and St George the Martyr. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Stroud, Cannock Chase and Tewkesbury.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Gyde is 160 in 2011. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 15.8%.

1881 census count

120

Ranked #17,756

Modern count

139

2016, ranked #25,001

Peak year

2011

160 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Gyde had 120 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #17,756 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 139 in 2016, ranked #25,001.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 153 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living.

Gyde surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Gyde surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Gyde 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 134 #14,033
1861 historical 114 #19,011
1881 historical 120 #17,756
1891 historical 135 #19,692
1901 historical 153 #17,844
1911 historical 147 #18,104
1997 modern 141 #21,941
1998 modern 143 #22,317
1999 modern 142 #22,607
2000 modern 133 #23,462
2001 modern 136 #22,855
2002 modern 140 #22,876
2003 modern 140 #22,634
2004 modern 146 #22,202
2005 modern 149 #21,866
2006 modern 143 #22,619
2007 modern 147 #22,510
2008 modern 143 #23,160
2009 modern 144 #23,577
2010 modern 158 #22,692
2011 modern 160 #22,282
2012 modern 156 #22,645
2013 modern 155 #23,108
2014 modern 150 #23,864
2015 modern 146 #24,148
2016 modern 139 #25,001

Geography

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Where Gydes are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Minchinhampton, St George the Martyr, St Mary Islington and Painswick. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Stroud, Cannock Chase, Tewkesbury and Herefordshire. 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 London parishes London 3
2 Minchinhampton Gloucestershire
3 St George the Martyr London (South Districts)
4 St Mary Islington London (North Districts)
5 Painswick Gloucestershire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Stroud 002 Stroud
2 Cannock Chase 002 Cannock Chase
3 Tewkesbury 007 Tewkesbury
4 Tewkesbury 009 Tewkesbury
5 Herefordshire 022 Herefordshire, County of

Forenames

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First names often paired with Gyde

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Gyde

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

Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living

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

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Group profile

Families with resident dependent children (but not students) are common. Established family groups and White ethnicity predominate, as do individuals born in the UK. They are more likely than the Supergroup average to have been resident in their terraced, semi-detached, or detached houses for more than one year. Levels of multiple car ownership are high. Properties are owned and typically have surplus living space. Associate professionals and administrative occupations are prevalent, and parents are likely to be in middle age or approaching retirement. Educational attainment is above the Supergroup average. Scattered developments and concentrations are found in many small towns.

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Gyde 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

Gyde 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.

6
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Gyde 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.

9
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Gyde 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Gyde

The surname GYDE is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval era around the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "gyd," which means "guide" or "leader," suggesting that the name may have been initially attributed to someone who held a position of authority or guidance within their community.

The earliest recorded instances of the GYDE surname can be found in various historical documents from the county of Essex in southeastern England. It is likely that the name originated in this region and then gradually spread to other parts of the country through migration and intermarriage.

One notable mention of the GYDE surname appears in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1195, where a certain Robert Gyde is listed as a taxpayer. This record provides evidence of the name's existence in the late 12th century and its association with individuals of some means or status.

In the 14th century, the GYDE surname appeared in the Subsidy Rolls of Essex, indicating its continued presence and proliferation in the area. During this period, the name was also spelled in various ways, such as "Gide," "Gyde," and "Guide," reflecting the inconsistencies in spelling and record-keeping of the time.

One notable figure bearing the GYDE surname was Sir John Gyde (c. 1490-1556), a prominent English lawyer and judge who served as Chief Baron of the Exchequer during the reign of Queen Mary I. His legacy as a respected legal scholar and jurist contributed to the recognition of the GYDE name in the annals of English history.

Another individual of note was Richard Gyde (1684-1758), an English merchant and adventurer who made his fortune through trade with the East Indies. His travels and entrepreneurial spirit helped to disseminate the GYDE surname beyond the borders of England.

In the literary world, the surname GYDE was borne by Mary Gyde (1776-1841), an English novelist and poet who wrote under the pseudonym "Mrs. Opie." Her works, which explored themes of social justice and morality, gained her recognition among the literary circles of her time.

The GYDE name also found its way into the realm of religion with John Gyde (1651-1721), an English clergyman and author who served as the Archdeacon of Berkshire. His published works on theological subjects contributed to the scholarly discourse of the period.

Throughout its history, the GYDE surname has been associated with various locations and place names in England, such as Gyde's Green in Essex and Gyde's Farm in Suffolk. These place names serve as reminders of the surname's widespread presence and influence in different regions of the country.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Gyde families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Gyde 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. Gloucestershire leads with 46 Gydes recorded in 1881 and an index of 20.04x.

County Total Index
Gloucestershire 46 20.04x
Middlesex 29 2.48x
Kent 12 3.01x
Surrey 9 1.58x
Warwickshire 9 3.05x
Staffordshire 6 1.52x
Cardiganshire 3 10.51x
Midlothian 3 1.91x
Essex 1 0.43x
Northamptonshire 1 0.91x
Somerset 1 0.53x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Painswick in Gloucestershire leads with 28 Gydes recorded in 1881 and an index of 1728.40x.

Place Total Index
Painswick 28 1728.40x
Islington London 18 15.87x
Bexley 11 311.61x
Aston 6 7.38x
Handsworth 6 61.60x
Rodborough 5 450.45x
Bromley London 4 15.53x
Standish 4 2000.00x
Aberystwith 3 121.95x
Edinburgh St Cuthberts 3 4.76x
Gloucester St Catherine 3 461.54x
Southwark St George Martyr 3 12.74x
St Pancras London 3 3.18x
Coventry St Michael 2 21.10x
Croydon 2 6.32x
Hornsey 2 13.51x
Pitchcombe 2 3333.33x
Shoreditch London 2 3.94x
Slimbridge 2 588.24x
Camberwell 1 1.34x
Cheltenham 1 5.65x
Cheriton 1 61.35x
Crewkerne 1 50.00x
Lambeth 1 0.98x
Leamington Priors 1 13.77x
Newington 1 2.31x
Northampton Priory St 1 15.13x
South Weald 1 50.51x
Stonehouse 1 76.92x
Wandsworth 1 8.87x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Gyde 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
Ellen 4
Annie 3
Caroline 3
Alice 2
Emily 2
Margaret 2
Ada 1
Allice 1
Amelia 1
Ann 1
Anne 1
Betsey 1
Clara 1
Eliza 1
Elizh. 1
Emma 1
Florence 1
Frances 1
Hannah 1
Harriet 1
Jane 1
Kate 1
Louisa 1
Louise 1
Maria 1
Matilde 1
Rosa 1
Sarah 1
Sidney 1
Susan 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Henry 7
William 7
Edward 5
Charles 4
George 4
Edwin 3
Frederick 3
James 3
John 3
Thomas 3
Alfred 2
Arnold 1
Arthur 1
Austin 1
Daniel 1
Edgar 1
Ernest 1
Francis 1
Fred 1
Frederic 1
Harrold 1
Joseph 1
Richard 1
Saml. 1
Thos. 1
Wm. 1

FAQ

Gyde surname: questions and answers

How common was the Gyde surname in 1881?

In 1881, 120 people were recorded with the Gyde surname. That placed it at #17,756 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Gyde surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 139 in 2016. That gives Gyde a modern rank of #25,001.

What does the Gyde surname mean?

An English surname likely derived from a place name or occupational term.

What does the Gyde map show?

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