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UK surname

Henzell

In the 1881 census there were 91 people recorded with the Henzell surname, ranking it #20,843 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 157, ranked #23,006, down from #20,843 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Gateshead, Newcastle All Saints and Long Benton. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Leeds, Northumberland and North Tyneside.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Henzell is 184 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 72.5%.

1881 census count

91

Ranked #20,843

Modern count

157

2016, ranked #23,006

Peak year

1911

184 bearers

Map years

6

1891 to 2016

Key insights

  • Henzell had 91 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #20,843 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 157 in 2016, ranked #23,006.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 184 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Henzell surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Henzell surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Henzell 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 98 #17,383
1861 historical 78 #23,836
1881 historical 91 #20,843
1891 historical 104 #23,388
1901 historical 154 #17,775
1911 historical 184 #15,742
1997 modern 138 #22,227
1998 modern 144 #22,221
1999 modern 138 #22,983
2000 modern 144 #22,357
2001 modern 145 #21,951
2002 modern 148 #22,087
2003 modern 128 #23,890
2004 modern 124 #24,559
2005 modern 125 #24,398
2006 modern 130 #24,053
2007 modern 129 #24,503
2008 modern 134 #24,249
2009 modern 152 #22,716
2010 modern 152 #23,282
2011 modern 152 #23,101
2012 modern 156 #22,645
2013 modern 157 #22,904
2014 modern 159 #22,930
2015 modern 155 #23,194
2016 modern 157 #23,006

Geography

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Where Henzells are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Gateshead, Newcastle All Saints, Long Benton, Tynemouth and Bishop Wearmouth. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Leeds, Northumberland, North Tyneside and Newcastle upon Tyne. 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 Gateshead Durham
2 Newcastle All Saints Northumberland
3 Long Benton Northumberland
4 Tynemouth Northumberland
5 Bishop Wearmouth Durham

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Leeds 005 Leeds
2 Northumberland 007 Northumberland
3 North Tyneside 012 North Tyneside
4 Newcastle upon Tyne 024 Newcastle upon Tyne
5 Newcastle upon Tyne 029 Newcastle upon Tyne

Forenames

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First names often paired with Henzell

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Henzell

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

Henzell 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

Henzell 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 Henzell is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 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 Henzell, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

1881 census detail

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Henzell families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Henzell 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. Northumberland leads with 63 Henzells recorded in 1881 and an index of 47.71x.

County Total Index
Northumberland 63 47.71x
Durham 17 6.44x
Middlesex 5 0.56x
Lancashire 2 0.19x
Cambridgeshire 1 1.78x
Essex 1 0.57x
Gloucestershire 1 0.57x
Kent 1 0.33x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Elswick in Northumberland leads with 23 Henzells recorded in 1881 and an index of 218.22x.

Place Total Index
Elswick 23 218.22x
Bishopwearmouth 13 57.37x
Byker 10 153.14x
Heaton 9 2045.45x
Tynemouth 5 70.72x
Longbenton 4 71.56x
Westgate 4 48.90x
Westoe 4 26.72x
Kensington London 2 4.05x
Newcastle On Tyne St 2 29.24x
North Shields 2 75.76x
St Marylebone London 2 4.22x
Bristol St James St Paul 1 17.24x
Everton 1 2.98x
Holywell 1 147.06x
Liverpool 1 1.56x
Longridge 1 3333.33x
Newcastle On Tyne All Sts 1 12.67x
Sittingbourne 1 41.84x
St George In East London 1 11.98x
Warkworth 1 476.19x
West Thurrock 1 172.41x
Whittlesey St Mary St 1 51.02x

Top female names

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

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 10
George 5
Robert 4
Charles 3
John 3
Joshua 3
James 2
Thomas 2
Arthur 1
Benjamin 1
Chas. 1
Chas.E. 1
Chas.Edw. 1
Francis 1
Gabriel 1
Joseph 1
Leornard 1
Martha 1
Michael 1
Moses 1
Richard 1
Russell 1

FAQ

Henzell surname: questions and answers

How common was the Henzell surname in 1881?

In 1881, 91 people were recorded with the Henzell surname. That placed it at #20,843 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Henzell surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 157 in 2016. That gives Henzell a modern rank of #23,006.

What does the Henzell map show?

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