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UK surname

Hallows

A geographic surname referring to someone from a region containing halloways, or sunken roads.

In the 1881 census there were 588 people recorded with the Hallows surname, ranking it #5,934 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 844, ranked #6,621, down from #5,934 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Darley and Manchester. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Derbyshire Dales, High Peak and Flintshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hallows is 911 in 1999. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 43.5%.

1881 census count

588

Ranked #5,934

Modern count

844

2016, ranked #6,621

Peak year

1999

911 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Hallows had 588 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #5,934 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 844 in 2016, ranked #6,621.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 860 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Hallows surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Hallows surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Hallows 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 537 #4,693
1861 historical 499 #5,242
1881 historical 588 #5,934
1891 historical 624 #6,199
1901 historical 712 #6,199
1911 historical 860 #5,163
1997 modern 891 #6,008
1998 modern 895 #6,186
1999 modern 911 #6,146
2000 modern 907 #6,142
2001 modern 880 #6,175
2002 modern 873 #6,330
2003 modern 863 #6,279
2004 modern 860 #6,293
2005 modern 833 #6,398
2006 modern 833 #6,404
2007 modern 860 #6,315
2008 modern 861 #6,357
2009 modern 875 #6,413
2010 modern 888 #6,463
2011 modern 882 #6,426
2012 modern 848 #6,539
2013 modern 876 #6,487
2014 modern 875 #6,505
2015 modern 863 #6,523
2016 modern 844 #6,621

Geography

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Where Hallows' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Darley, Manchester, Hawarden and Sheffield. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Derbyshire Dales, High Peak, Flintshire and Bolton. 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 Darley Derbyshire
3 Manchester Lancashire
4 Hawarden Cheshire
5 Sheffield Yorkshire, West Riding

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Derbyshire Dales 007 Derbyshire Dales
2 High Peak 010 High Peak
3 Flintshire 013 Flintshire
4 High Peak 011 High Peak
5 Bolton 024 Bolton

Forenames

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First names often paired with Hallows

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Hallows

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Hallows, 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 Hallows surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ageing Communities, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Hallows 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 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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Hallows 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

Hallows is most concentrated in decile 5 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

Hallows 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 Hallows is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 25-30 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 Hallows, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Hallows

The surname Hallows is an English toponymic name derived from the Old English words "halig" meaning holy and "rah" meaning place or region. It originated in areas of England where there were holy sites, shrines, or settlements associated with religious figures or events.

One of the earliest documented examples of the name can be found in the 13th century Pipe Rolls of Worcestershire, where a William de Halghes was recorded in 1275. The spelling variations during this time included Halghes, Haleghs, and Halows.

Another early reference is in the Feet of Fines for Essex, which mentions a John de Haligehes in 1301. This record suggests the name was also present in the county of Essex during the medieval period.

In the late 14th century, the surname appears in the Poll Tax Returns for Yorkshire, where a John Halghes is listed in 1379. This indicates the name had spread to other parts of England by this time.

The Hallows surname is also found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which recorded landowners and tenants throughout England. However, the specific entries related to this name are not clearly identified.

Some notable historical figures with the Hallows surname include:

1. William Hallows (c.1530-1590), an English clergyman and author of works on theology and education. 2. John Hallows (1658-1734), an English engraver and illustrator known for his portraits and book illustrations. 3. Elizabeth Hallows (1783-1856), an English writer and poet who published several collections of verse. 4. Thomas Hallows (1808-1892), a British architect who designed several churches and public buildings in London and the surrounding areas. 5. Sir Edward Hallows (1873-1945), a British lawyer and judge who served as Lord Justice of Appeal from 1930 to 1940.

While the name has its roots in medieval England, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. However, its origins can be traced back to the holy places and religious settlements of early English history.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Hallows families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hallows 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. Lancashire leads with 203 Hallows' recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.98x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 203 2.98x
Derbyshire 119 13.25x
Cheshire 69 5.45x
Yorkshire 39 0.69x
Flintshire 34 22.05x
Essex 23 2.03x
Kent 22 1.12x
Middlesex 18 0.31x
Surrey 14 0.50x
Norfolk 11 1.25x
Somerset 8 0.87x
Cambridgeshire 7 1.93x
Midlothian 6 0.78x
Shropshire 5 1.01x
Worcestershire 3 0.40x
Lincolnshire 2 0.22x
Warwickshire 2 0.14x
Hampshire 1 0.09x
Renfrewshire 1 0.23x
Staffordshire 1 0.05x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Hawarden in Flintshire leads with 26 Hallows' recorded in 1881 and an index of 214.70x.

Place Total Index
Hawarden 26 214.70x
Little Lever 19 218.39x
Middletonby Wirksworth 19 2159.09x
Deptford St Paul 16 10.60x
Ashton Under Lyne 14 9.41x
Ecclesall Bierlow 14 12.11x
Hulme 14 9.85x
Darley 13 358.13x
Mottram 13 226.48x
Bakewell 12 244.40x
Oldham 12 5.46x
Chester St Oswald 11 47.97x
Haslingden 11 39.03x
Hyde 11 29.44x
Eckington 10 45.83x
Radcliffe 10 30.48x
Withington 10 45.60x
Barking 9 27.17x
Heeley 9 52.11x
Salford 9 4.50x
Chorlton On Medlock 8 7.40x
Northop Golftyn 8 441.99x
Walcot 8 16.27x
Woodthorpe 8 496.89x
Wuerdle Wardle 8 38.72x
Idle 7 26.57x
Lower Booths 7 57.42x
St Andrewthe Great 7 148.94x
Warrington 7 8.68x
Appleton 6 209.06x
Birkdale 6 34.84x
Camberwell 6 1.64x
Comberbach 6 983.61x
Denton 6 39.79x
Glossop Dale 6 14.27x
Hasland 6 65.65x
Inveresk 6 28.85x
Pendleton In Salford 6 7.40x
Romford 6 33.52x
Tupton 6 222.22x
Battersea 5 2.37x
Gorton 5 7.81x
Kearsley 5 34.92x
Liverpool 5 1.21x
Newton 5 9.53x
Pilkington 5 19.34x
St Marylebone London 5 1.63x
Tintwistle 5 73.86x
Totley 5 378.79x
Walthamstow 5 12.27x
Wellington 5 17.95x
West Kirby 5 227.27x
Ardwick 4 6.52x
Ashton In Makerfield 4 20.64x
Bradford 4 12.55x
Bradford 4 2.91x
Heigham 4 8.45x
Little Longstone 4 1333.33x
Manchester 4 1.31x
Matlock 4 33.17x
Norwich St Stephen 4 49.38x
Ashford 3 225.56x
Chester St John Baptist 3 13.18x
Chesterfield 3 8.91x
Derby St Werburgh 3 5.79x
Lewisham 3 2.87x
Newington 3 1.42x
Rowsley Great 3 535.71x
Sheffield 3 1.66x
Shoreditch London 3 1.21x
West Ham 3 1.20x
Yardley 3 15.66x
Ashover 2 44.74x
Birmingham 2 0.41x
Ditton 2 71.94x
Ludworth 2 47.28x
Runcorn 2 6.85x
Tibshelf 2 45.35x
Westminster St Margaret 2 7.23x
Wigan 2 2.10x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 56
Sarah 30
Elizabeth 28
Hannah 11
Ann 10
Jane 10
Emma 9
Alice 7
Ellen 7
Margaret 6
Eliza 5
Harriett 5
Annie 4
Caroline 4
Edith 4
Harriet 4
Louisa 4
Ada 3
Agnes 3
Anne 3
Catherine 3
Clara 3
Fanny 3
Florence 3
Laura 3
Maria 3
Martha 3
Ruth 3
Amy 2
Betty 2
Charlott 2
Emily 2
Gertrude 2
Hester 2
Kate 2
Matilda 2
Nancy 2
Rachel 2
Rosina 2
Sophia 2
Susannah 2
Amey 1
Eliz. 1
Emerley 1
Ester 1
Ethel 1
Lily 1
Lixcey 1
M. 1
William 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 47
John 43
Thomas 21
James 18
George 17
Joseph 15
Charles 13
Henry 9
Samuel 8
Edward 6
Walter 6
Herbert 5
Robert 5
Frederick 4
Richard 4
Francis 3
Frank 3
Jas. 3
Peter 3
Abraham 2
Albert 2
Alfred 2
Andrew 2
Caleb 2
Earnest 2
Edgar 2
Edmund 2
Edwin 2
Josiah 2
Ralph 2
Arthur 1
Chas. 1
Daniel 1
David 1
Ebenezer 1
Ernest 1
Fred 1
Fredrick 1
Geo. 1
Harrey 1
Harry 1
Jacob 1
Jeremiah 1
Nellie 1
Pain 1
Percy 1
Rachel 1
Sim 1
Stephen 1
Wm. 1

FAQ

Hallows surname: questions and answers

How common was the Hallows surname in 1881?

In 1881, 588 people were recorded with the Hallows surname. That placed it at #5,934 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Hallows surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 844 in 2016. That gives Hallows a modern rank of #6,621.

What does the Hallows surname mean?

A geographic surname referring to someone from a region containing halloways, or sunken roads.

What does the Hallows map show?

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