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UK surname

Hatherley

A habitational name derived from a place called Hatherley in Gloucestershire, England.

In the 1881 census there were 348 people recorded with the Hatherley surname, ranking it #8,791 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 457, ranked #10,690, down from #8,791 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Tormoham with Torquay, Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard and Gedling. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Melton, Portsmouth and Wakefield.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hatherley is 555 in 1998. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 31.3%.

1881 census count

348

Ranked #8,791

Modern count

457

2016, ranked #10,690

Peak year

1998

555 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Hatherley had 348 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #8,791 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 457 in 2016, ranked #10,690.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 531 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living.

Hatherley surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Hatherley surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Hatherley 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 137 #13,812
1861 historical 197 #12,166
1881 historical 348 #8,791
1891 historical 396 #8,945
1901 historical 531 #7,717
1911 historical 493 #7,902
1997 modern 543 #8,752
1998 modern 555 #8,866
1999 modern 536 #9,159
2000 modern 538 #9,103
2001 modern 529 #9,071
2002 modern 545 #9,038
2003 modern 500 #9,481
2004 modern 485 #9,716
2005 modern 476 #9,783
2006 modern 476 #9,836
2007 modern 476 #9,916
2008 modern 492 #9,771
2009 modern 517 #9,604
2010 modern 509 #9,916
2011 modern 507 #9,854
2012 modern 476 #10,213
2013 modern 472 #10,450
2014 modern 473 #10,509
2015 modern 468 #10,518
2016 modern 457 #10,690

Geography

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Where Hatherleys are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Tormoham with Torquay, Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard, Gedling, Sheffield and Portsmouth, Portsea. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Melton, Portsmouth and Wakefield. 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 Tormoham with Torquay Devon
2 Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard Nottinghamshire
3 Gedling Nottinghamshire
4 Sheffield Yorkshire, West Riding
5 Portsmouth, Portsea Hampshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Melton 003 Melton
2 Portsmouth 002 Portsmouth
3 Portsmouth 015 Portsmouth
4 Portsmouth 013 Portsmouth
5 Wakefield 044 Wakefield

Forenames

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First names often paired with Hatherley

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Hatherley

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Hatherley, 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 Hatherley surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Hatherley 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

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Hatherley is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, part of Suburban Asian Communities. 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 residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Hatherley is most concentrated in decile 8 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier 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

Hatherley 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.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Hatherley is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of Over 70 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 Hatherley, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Hatherley

The surname Hatherley has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "hæðeren" and "leah," which together translate to "heather clearing" or "heather meadow." This suggests that the name may have originated from a place name referring to an area where heather grew abundantly.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Hatherleia," referring to a settlement in Somerset. This entry provides evidence that the name was already in use during the Norman conquest of England.

In the 13th century, the name was often spelled as "Hatherleye" or "Hatherley," indicating its evolution over time. During this period, the surname was predominantly found in the counties of Somerset, Gloucestershire, and Worcestershire, suggesting that these regions were the original strongholds of the Hatherley family.

One notable figure bearing the Hatherley surname was Sir Ralph Hatherley, a 14th-century knight who served under King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War. He was born around 1320 in Hatherley, Gloucestershire, and participated in several military campaigns against the French.

In the 16th century, the Hatherley name was associated with a prominent family from Gloucestershire. William Hatherley (1498-1572) was a well-known landowner and member of the gentry, known for his involvement in local affairs and his patronage of the arts.

Another individual of note was Reverend John Hatherley (1677-1744), an English clergyman and scholar who served as the Rector of Stoke Orchard in Gloucestershire. He was renowned for his extensive library and his contributions to theological discourse.

The Hatherley surname also gained recognition in the field of architecture during the 19th century. Thomas Hatherley (1809-1880) was a prominent English architect who designed numerous buildings, including churches, schools, and private residences, across various counties in England.

Throughout its history, the Hatherley name has been associated with various place names, such as Hatherley in Gloucestershire, Hatherleigh in Devon, and Hatherden in Hampshire. These place names likely contributed to the spread and variations of the surname across different regions of England.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Hatherley families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hatherley 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. Devon leads with 131 Hatherleys recorded in 1881 and an index of 18.43x.

County Total Index
Devon 131 18.43x
Nottinghamshire 52 11.30x
Yorkshire 38 1.12x
Hampshire 28 4.00x
Middlesex 21 0.62x
Gloucestershire 19 2.84x
Surrey 11 0.66x
Warwickshire 10 1.16x
Staffordshire 8 0.69x
Sussex 7 1.22x
Somerset 6 1.09x
Cornwall 5 1.29x
Derbyshire 3 0.56x
Dunbartonshire 3 3.27x
Kent 3 0.26x
Royal Navy 2 4.92x
East Lothian 1 2.21x
Lancashire 1 0.02x
Leicestershire 1 0.26x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Portsea in Hampshire leads with 25 Hatherleys recorded in 1881 and an index of 18.23x.

Place Total Index
Portsea 25 18.23x
Keyworth 18 1714.29x
Wolborough 15 167.04x
Ecclesall Bierlow 12 17.44x
York St Mary 12 85.65x
St Budeaux 10 452.49x
Stokenham 10 500.00x
Carlton 9 171.43x
Chagford 9 529.41x
Plymouth St Andrew 9 16.44x
Birmingham 8 2.79x
Exminster 8 312.50x
Brighton 7 6.03x
Gloucester Barton St Mary 7 57.14x
Kingston On Thames 7 17.52x
Middlesbrough 7 15.89x
Brixham 6 72.90x
Cotgrave 6 625.00x
Petrockstow 6 1000.00x
Rowley Regis 6 18.68x
Shelford Saxondale 6 952.38x
Stapleton 6 47.24x
Willoughby On Wolds 6 1071.43x
Kingskerswell 5 423.73x
Newton Abbot St Mary 5 83.89x
Pennycross 5 833.33x
Shoreditch London 5 3.38x
St Mary Aldermanbury 5 2500.00x
Tavistock 5 61.73x
Tormoham 5 16.63x
Bickleigh 4 571.43x
Exeter Holy Trinity 4 143.37x
Lambeth 4 1.34x
Shebbear 4 373.83x
West Heslerton 4 975.61x
Bridgewater 3 20.11x
Dodbrooke 3 212.77x
Hampstead London 3 5.64x
Highampton 3 857.14x
Row 3 25.27x
Southampton All Sts 3 24.98x
St Cleer 3 89.55x
St George Hanover Square 3 4.99x
Stanton On Wolds 3 2307.69x
Bedminster 2 3.87x
Brendon 2 689.66x
Bristol St James St Paul 2 8.96x
Exeter Heavitree 2 37.74x
Exeter St Sidwell 2 12.29x
Foleshill 2 22.08x
Greenwich 2 3.68x
Heeley 2 19.46x
Islington London 2 0.60x
Litchurch 2 9.30x
Nottingham St Mary 2 1.68x
Rewe 2 606.06x
Royal Navy 2 5.75x
Stoke Damerel 2 4.02x
Whitstone 2 416.67x
Basford 1 4.71x
Breaston 1 106.38x
Bristol Christchurch 1 103.09x
Bristol St Peter 1 41.84x
Burton Upon Trent 1 3.71x
Clifton 1 2.95x
Dalby In The Wolds 1 256.41x
Deptford St Paul 1 1.11x
Hackney London 1 0.52x
Heworth 1 113.64x
Luffincott 1 1428.57x
Manchester 1 0.55x
Meeth 1 370.37x
Northlew 1 112.36x
Sampford Courtenay 1 94.34x
St Pancras London 1 0.36x
Stoke Bardolph 1 476.19x
Walsall Borough 1 11.17x
Wells St Cuthbert 1 26.67x
Widdecombeinthe Moor 1 105.26x
Woodchester 1 94.34x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 32
Elizabeth 12
Sarah 8
Ann 6
Jane 6
Eliza 5
Emma 5
Hannah 5
Ada 4
Louisa 4
Selina 4
Annie 3
Clara 3
Edith 3
Emily 3
Fanny 3
Abigail 2
Alice 2
Anne 2
Beatrice 2
Bessie 2
Caroline 2
Catherine 2
Ellen 2
Harriet 2
Julia 2
Katherine 2
Lucy 2
Maria 2
Martha 2
Maud 2
Rose 2
Anna 1
Bessy 1
Betsey 1
Carlline 1
Eliz. 1
Florence 1
Francis 1
Georgina 1
Gertrude 1
Isabella 1
Jeannet 1
Kate 1
Launser 1
Laura 1
Leah 1
Lily 1
Lydia 1
Susannah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 28
William 25
George 17
Thomas 10
Henry 9
Charles 7
James 7
Arthur 6
Joseph 6
Samuel 6
Alfred 5
Frederick 4
Edwin 3
Harry 2
Herbert 2
Philip 2
Stephen 2
Walter 2
Wm. 2
Albert 1
Augustus 1
Benjamon 1
Edger 1
Edmund 1
Edward 1
Eli 1
Ernest 1
Francis 1
Frank 1
Fred 1
Geo. 1
Gilbert 1
Louis 1
M. 1
Miller 1
Norman 1
Percy 1
Richard 1
Saml.G. 1
Vincent 1
Willie 1

FAQ

Hatherley surname: questions and answers

How common was the Hatherley surname in 1881?

In 1881, 348 people were recorded with the Hatherley surname. That placed it at #8,791 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Hatherley surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 457 in 2016. That gives Hatherley a modern rank of #10,690.

What does the Hatherley surname mean?

A habitational name derived from a place called Hatherley in Gloucestershire, England.

What does the Hatherley map show?

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