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UK surname

Hanlin

An Irish surname derived from the Gaelic Ó hÁinle, meaning "descendant of Áinle," a personal name of unknown meaning.

In the 1881 census there were 152 people recorded with the Hanlin surname, ranking it #15,372 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 160, ranked #22,694, down from #15,372 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Hamilton, Lanchester (Collierley, Kyo, Billingside, Medomsley, Ebchchester, Benfieldside, Heelyfield, Conside and Edinburgh. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Tayport, Stranraer South and Stranraer East.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hanlin is 200 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 5.3%.

1881 census count

152

Ranked #15,372

Modern count

160

2016, ranked #22,694

Peak year

1861

200 bearers

Map years

8

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Hanlin had 152 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #15,372 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 160 in 2016, ranked #22,694.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 200 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established but Challenged.

Hanlin surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Hanlin surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Hanlin 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 119 #15,247
1861 historical 200 #12,005
1881 historical 152 #15,372
1891 historical 171 #16,733
1901 historical 166 #17,011
1911 historical 39 #29,025
1997 modern 148 #21,295
1998 modern 159 #20,916
1999 modern 153 #21,551
2000 modern 147 #22,081
2001 modern 137 #22,740
2002 modern 150 #21,913
2003 modern 142 #22,460
2004 modern 143 #22,471
2005 modern 151 #21,667
2006 modern 153 #21,643
2007 modern 153 #21,912
2008 modern 141 #23,383
2009 modern 143 #23,686
2010 modern 147 #23,809
2011 modern 142 #24,182
2012 modern 145 #23,780
2013 modern 157 #22,904
2014 modern 164 #22,445
2015 modern 161 #22,599
2016 modern 160 #22,694

Geography

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Where Hanlins are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Hamilton, Lanchester (Collierley, Kyo, Billingside, Medomsley, Ebchchester, Benfieldside, Heelyfield, Conside, Edinburgh, Old Monkland and Greenock. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Tayport, Stranraer South, Stranraer East, Low Waters and Woodhead and Meikle Earnock. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Hamilton Lanark
2 Lanchester (Collierley, Kyo, Billingside, Medomsley, Ebchchester, Benfieldside, Heelyfield, Conside Durham
3 Edinburgh Edinburgh
4 Old Monkland Lanark
5 Greenock Renfrew

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Tayport Fife
2 Stranraer South Dumfries and Galloway
3 Stranraer East Dumfries and Galloway
4 Low Waters South Lanarkshire
5 Woodhead and Meikle Earnock South Lanarkshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Hanlin

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Hanlin

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Hanlin, 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 Hanlin surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established but Challenged, within Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce. This does not mean every Hanlin 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, Hanlin 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

Hanlin is most concentrated in decile 2 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

Hanlin falls in decile 3 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.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Hanlin 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 Hanlin, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Hanlin

The surname Hanlin originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "han" meaning "rock" and "lin" meaning "hill" or "ridge." This suggests that the name was initially given to someone who lived near a rocky hill or ridge.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the Hanlin surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Hanlyn" in this historical document, indicating its presence in England during the 11th century.

In the 13th century, records show a John de Hanlyn, who was a landowner in Oxfordshire, England. This early spelling variation, "de Hanlyn," signifies that the name was associated with a specific place or location, as was common during that era.

In the 16th century, the Hanlin surname appeared in various church records and parish registers across England. One notable individual from this period was William Hanlin (c. 1525-1590), a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of London.

During the 17th century, the Hanlin name was found in several parts of England, including Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Gloucestershire. A notable figure from this time was John Hanlin (1622-1689), a Baptist minister and author who wrote extensively on religious matters.

In the 18th century, the Hanlin surname continued to be present in various regions of England. One notable individual was Sir Thomas Hanlin (1732-1805), a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War and later became an admiral in the Royal Navy.

As the Hanlin surname spread across England over the centuries, it underwent various spelling variations, including Hanlyn, Hanlen, and Hanland, among others. These variations often reflected regional dialects and pronunciation differences.

It's important to note that while the surname Hanlin has its origins in England, it has since been adopted and carried by individuals in various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Hanlin families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hanlin 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. Renfrewshire leads with 43 Hanlins recorded in 1881 and an index of 37.42x.

County Total Index
Renfrewshire 43 37.42x
Lanarkshire 26 5.42x
Durham 20 4.53x
Ayrshire 10 9.01x
Midlothian 7 3.52x
Wigtownshire 6 30.47x
Lancashire 5 0.28x
Surrey 5 0.69x
Aberdeenshire 3 2.18x
Gloucestershire 3 1.03x
Hampshire 3 0.99x
Inverness-shire 3 6.78x
Kirkcudbrightshire 3 13.98x
Stirlingshire 3 5.49x
Essex 2 0.68x
Middlesex 2 0.13x
Somerset 2 0.84x
Angus 1 0.73x
Cheshire 1 0.31x
Clackmannanshire 1 8.17x
Devon 1 0.32x
Northumberland 1 0.45x
Warwickshire 1 0.27x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Abbey in Renfrewshire leads with 16 Hanlins recorded in 1881 and an index of 91.27x.

Place Total Index
Abbey 16 91.27x
Dalry 10 191.57x
Paisley Middle Church 10 149.48x
Hamilton 9 67.31x
Hedleyhope 9 1184.21x
Middle Greenock 9 286.62x
Barony 8 6.59x
Eastwood 8 112.99x
Conside Knitsley 6 174.93x
Edinburgh Canongate 5 99.01x
Bermondsey 4 9.06x
Everton 4 7.13x
Gateshead 4 12.11x
Glasgow 4 4.70x
Govan 4 3.37x
Aberdeen St Nicholas 3 11.68x
Dunipace 3 312.50x
Farnborough 3 94.04x
Girthon 3 416.67x
Inverness 3 26.93x
Penninghame 3 149.25x
Bristol St Philip Jacob 2 7.30x
Chelsea London 2 4.48x
Mochrum 2 169.49x
Alloa 1 16.84x
Bath St James 1 40.16x
Bathford 1 204.08x
Benfieldside 1 34.48x
Birkenhead 1 3.83x
Birmingham 1 0.80x
Clapham 1 5.40x
Colchester St Giles 1 34.60x
East Ham 1 18.42x
Edinburgh St Cuthberts 1 1.25x
Edinburgh St Johns 1 80.00x
Jesmond 1 32.26x
Liverpool 1 0.94x
Lochee 1 81.30x
Old Monkland 1 5.25x
Stapleton 1 18.12x
Stoneykirk 1 70.92x
Wolborough 1 25.64x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 5
Ann 2
Hannah 2
Lizzie 2
Ada 1
Bridget 1
Catherine 1
Eleanor 1
Elisabeth 1
Eliza 1
Ellen 1
Julia 1
Margaret 1
Rosa 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
James 4
John 4
Michael 4
William 3
Thomas 2
Arther 1
Barnard 1
Bernard 1
Edward 1
Harvey 1
Hugh 1
Paddy 1
Patrick 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 Hanlin households.

FAQ

Hanlin surname: questions and answers

How common was the Hanlin surname in 1881?

In 1881, 152 people were recorded with the Hanlin surname. That placed it at #15,372 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Hanlin surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 160 in 2016. That gives Hanlin a modern rank of #22,694.

What does the Hanlin surname mean?

An Irish surname derived from the Gaelic Ó hÁinle, meaning "descendant of Áinle," a personal name of unknown meaning.

What does the Hanlin map show?

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