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UK surname

Heminsley

In the 1881 census there were 26 people recorded with the Heminsley surname, ranking it #29,911 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 146, ranked #24,173, up from #29,911 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Shareshill, Rochdale and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Cannock Chase, Redcar and Cleveland and Wyre.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Heminsley is 153 in 2002. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 461.5%.

1881 census count

26

Ranked #29,911

Modern count

146

2016, ranked #24,173

Peak year

2002

153 bearers

Map years

4

1901 to 2016

Key insights

  • Heminsley had 26 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #29,911 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 146 in 2016, ranked #24,173.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 107 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Heminsley surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Heminsley surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Heminsley 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 36 #26,838
1861 historical 19 #31,470
1881 historical 26 #29,911
1891 historical 62 #28,991
1901 historical 107 #21,955
1911 historical 94 #23,391
1997 modern 132 #22,821
1998 modern 132 #23,394
1999 modern 143 #22,521
2000 modern 143 #22,457
2001 modern 133 #23,132
2002 modern 153 #21,609
2003 modern 139 #22,734
2004 modern 135 #23,326
2005 modern 133 #23,502
2006 modern 133 #23,711
2007 modern 137 #23,590
2008 modern 138 #23,763
2009 modern 144 #23,577
2010 modern 147 #23,809
2011 modern 144 #23,962
2012 modern 144 #23,902
2013 modern 148 #23,884
2014 modern 150 #23,864
2015 modern 143 #24,481
2016 modern 146 #24,173

Geography

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Where Heminsleys are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Shareshill, Rochdale, London parishes, Cannock and Birmingham Town: Aston. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Cannock Chase, Redcar and Cleveland and Wyre. 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 Shareshill Staffordshire
2 Rochdale Lancashire
3 London parishes London 1
4 Cannock Staffordshire
5 Birmingham Town: Aston Warwickshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Cannock Chase 012 Cannock Chase
2 Cannock Chase 009 Cannock Chase
3 Redcar and Cleveland 022 Redcar and Cleveland
4 Wyre 009 Wyre
5 Cannock Chase 001 Cannock Chase

Forenames

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First names often paired with Heminsley

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Heminsley

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

Rural Amenity

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

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Group profile

This Group comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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

Central Connected Professionals and Managers

Group

City Support Workers

Within London, Heminsley is most associated with areas classed as City Support Workers, part of Central Connected Professionals and Managers. 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

Scattered throughout Inner London, these areas house relatively few workers in the most senior roles within organisations, and greater prevalence of administrative roles relative to the Supergroup mean. Residents are less likely to be of Chinese ethnicity and are more likely to have been born in Africa. Relative to the Supergroup average, residents are also more likely to live in social housing and live in overcrowded conditions.

Wider London pattern

Adult residents of these neighbourhoods are typically aged 25 to 44, working full-time in professional, managerial or associate professional occupations. There are few families with dependent children. The predominantly Inner London neighbourhoods have an international character, including many residents born elsewhere in Europe alongside high numbers of individuals identifying as of Chinese ethnicity. Many individuals are never married, childless and/or living alone. Above average numbers of individuals, likely to be full-time students, live in communal establishments. Elsewhere, privately rented flats are the dominant housing type. Residents of these areas are well-qualified, with a significant number holding Level 4 or above qualifications. There is a correspondingly high level of individuals employed full-time in professional, managerial and associated professional or technical occupations. Employing industries are financial, real estate, professional, administration, and, to a lesser degree, transport and communications. Unemployment is uncommon.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Heminsley is most concentrated in decile 7 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

Heminsley 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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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

1881 census detail

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Heminsley families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Heminsley 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. Staffordshire leads with 15 Heminsleys recorded in 1881 and an index of 17.52x.

County Total Index
Staffordshire 15 17.52x
Lancashire 11 3.66x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Cheslyn Hay in Staffordshire leads with 15 Heminsleys recorded in 1881 and an index of 9375.00x.

Place Total Index
Cheslyn Hay 15 9375.00x
Middleton In Oldham 10 1111.11x
Oldham 1 10.30x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Alice 3
Annie 3
Ann 1
Eliza 1
Ellen 1
Jane 1
Lucey 1
Mary 1
Nellie 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Joseph 4
Henry 2
James 2
George 1
Harry 1
John 1
Richard 1
William 1

FAQ

Heminsley surname: questions and answers

How common was the Heminsley surname in 1881?

In 1881, 26 people were recorded with the Heminsley surname. That placed it at #29,911 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Heminsley surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 146 in 2016. That gives Heminsley a modern rank of #24,173.

What does the Heminsley map show?

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