UK surname
An English occupational surname referring to someone who stored or guarded provisions or treasures.
In the 1881 census there were 49 people recorded with the Hoard surname, ranking it #26,735 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 26, ranked #36,254, down from #26,735 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos), Wellington, Wrockwardine, Eyton-on-the-Moors, Preston-on-the-Moors and Lewisham. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hoard is 144 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 46.9%.
1881 census count
49
Ranked #26,735
Modern count
26
2016, ranked #36,254
Peak year
1891
144 bearers
Map years
2
1861 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Hoard surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Hoard surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe 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 | 77 | #19,998 |
| 1861 | historical | 109 | #19,693 |
| 1881 | historical | 49 | #26,735 |
| 1891 | historical | 144 | #18,842 |
| 1901 | historical | 69 | #26,499 |
| 1911 | historical | 60 | #26,808 |
| 1997 | modern | 46 | #33,077 |
| 1998 | modern | 39 | #33,967 |
| 1999 | modern | 39 | #34,058 |
| 2000 | modern | 47 | #33,358 |
| 2001 | modern | 44 | #33,490 |
| 2002 | modern | 43 | #33,871 |
| 2003 | modern | 41 | #34,113 |
| 2004 | modern | 29 | #35,270 |
| 2005 | modern | 29 | #35,431 |
| 2006 | modern | 29 | #35,605 |
| 2007 | modern | 29 | #35,725 |
| 2008 | modern | 28 | #35,875 |
| 2009 | modern | 29 | #35,922 |
| 2010 | modern | 31 | #35,906 |
| 2011 | modern | 30 | #35,949 |
| 2012 | modern | 30 | #35,929 |
| 2013 | modern | 27 | #36,150 |
| 2014 | modern | 26 | #36,244 |
| 2015 | modern | 25 | #36,297 |
| 2016 | modern | 26 | #36,254 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos), Wellington, Wrockwardine, Eyton-on-the-Moors, Preston-on-the-Moors, Lewisham, St Pancras and Eglwysilan. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos) | Glamorganshire |
| 2 | Wellington, Wrockwardine, Eyton-on-the-Moors, Preston-on-the-Moors | Shropshire |
| 3 | Lewisham | London (South Districts) |
| 4 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| 5 | Eglwysilan | Glamorganshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Hoard surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Hoard, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Hoard surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Hoard household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Hoard is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Hoard is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Hoard, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Hoard originates from the Anglo-Saxon Old English word "hord" which means treasure or hoard. It likely referred to someone who guarded treasures or valuable goods. The name was first found in the county of Yorkshire in northern England in the 11th century.
Early examples of the name include Hordere in the Domesday Book of 1086 which was a survey of landowners commissioned by William the Conqueror after the Norman conquest of England. Records from Yorkshire parish churches in the 13th century mention individuals with the name Horder and Hordar. Over time, the spelling evolved into its modern form Hoard.
Notable individuals with the surname Hoard include William Hoard (1612-1675), an English merchant and landowner who established trade routes with the American colonies. John Hoard (1738-1815) was a British soldier who served in the American Revolutionary War and later became a respected author on military strategy.
Mary Hoard (1865-1943) was a pioneering American biologist and one of the first women to receive a doctoral degree from Cornell University. She made significant contributions to the field of cytology and the study of cell division. Sir Arthur Hoard (1890-1972) was a British diplomat who served as ambassador to several countries during his long career.
Lastly, Samuel Hoard (1911-1988) was an American businessman and philanthropist who founded a successful technology company. He donated a substantial portion of his wealth to establish the Hoard Institute, a leading research center for sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hoard surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Yorkshire leads with 10 Hoards recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.16x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire | 10 | 2.16x |
| Glamorgan | 7 | 8.59x |
| Middlesex | 7 | 1.50x |
| Devon | 5 | 5.13x |
| Surrey | 5 | 2.19x |
| Kent | 4 | 2.51x |
| Shropshire | 4 | 9.89x |
| Essex | 2 | 2.17x |
| Sussex | 2 | 2.53x |
| Gloucestershire | 1 | 1.09x |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0.18x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Bradford in Yorkshire leads with 8 Hoards recorded in 1881 and an index of 71.24x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Bradford | 8 | 71.24x |
| Battersea | 5 | 29.04x |
| Exeter St Sidwell | 5 | 224.22x |
| Merthyr Dovan | 5 | 25000.00x |
| Wellington | 4 | 176.21x |
| Hammersmith London | 3 | 26.02x |
| Plumstead | 3 | 56.39x |
| Calverley Cum Farsley | 2 | 151.52x |
| Chiswick | 2 | 78.13x |
| Neath | 2 | 120.48x |
| Wanstead | 2 | 123.46x |
| Brighton | 1 | 6.28x |
| Crundale | 1 | 2500.00x |
| Mile End Old Town London | 1 | 10.04x |
| Rishton | 1 | 153.85x |
| Slinfold | 1 | 833.33x |
| Stoke Newington London | 1 | 27.40x |
| Westbury On Trym | 1 | 32.15x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hoard surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Hoard surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 49 people were recorded with the Hoard surname. That placed it at #26,735 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 26 in 2016. That gives Hoard a modern rank of #36,254.
An English occupational surname referring to someone who stored or guarded provisions or treasures.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hoard bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.