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UK surname

Hollingdrake

In the 1881 census there were 114 people recorded with the Hollingdrake surname, ranking it #18,324 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 50, ranked #34,889, down from #18,324 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Halifax, Bingley and Kildwick. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hollingdrake is 114 in 1881. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 56.1%.

1881 census count

114

Ranked #18,324

Modern count

50

2016, ranked #34,889

Peak year

1881

114 bearers

Map years

4

1881 to 1911

Key insights

  • Hollingdrake had 114 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #18,324 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 50 in 2016, ranked #34,889.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 114 in 1881.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is No data.

Hollingdrake surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Hollingdrake surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Hollingdrake 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 82 #19,317
1861 historical 76 #24,114
1881 historical 114 #18,324
1891 historical 107 #22,967
1901 historical 102 #22,596
1911 historical 106 #21,948
1997 modern 68 #30,810
1998 modern 66 #31,387
1999 modern 66 #31,509
2000 modern 69 #31,273
2001 modern 70 #31,016
2002 modern 74 #31,048
2003 modern 72 #31,281
2004 modern 74 #31,306
2005 modern 71 #31,816
2006 modern 64 #32,839
2007 modern 63 #33,243
2008 modern 61 #33,655
2009 modern 64 #33,675
2010 modern 62 #34,069
2011 modern 60 #34,202
2012 modern 58 #34,404
2013 modern 57 #34,538
2014 modern 54 #34,700
2015 modern 52 #34,775
2016 modern 50 #34,889

Geography

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Where Hollingdrakes are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Halifax, Bingley, Kildwick, Bradford and Addingham. 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.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Halifax Yorkshire, West Riding
2 Bingley Yorkshire, West Riding
3 Kildwick Yorkshire, West Riding
4 Bradford Yorkshire, West Riding
5 Addingham Yorkshire, West Riding

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 No data No data

Forenames

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First names often paired with Hollingdrake

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

Recent female names

No Forenames Found

Recent male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Hollingdrake

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

No data

Group

No data

Nationally, the Hollingdrake surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Hollingdrake household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

No data

Group

No data

Within London, Hollingdrake 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.

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The modern neighbourhood pattern for Hollingdrake is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Hollingdrake, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

1881 census detail

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Hollingdrake families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hollingdrake 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. Yorkshire leads with 82 Hollingdrakes recorded in 1881 and an index of 7.64x.

County Total Index
Yorkshire 82 7.64x
Lancashire 15 1.17x
Cheshire 14 5.86x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Bradford in Yorkshire leads with 15 Hollingdrakes recorded in 1881 and an index of 57.76x.

Place Total Index
Bradford 15 57.76x
Leeds 14 23.11x
Bingley 9 131.77x
Higher Booths 7 301.72x
Keighley 7 61.19x
Stayley 7 256.41x
Barnoldswick 5 333.33x
Cheadle 5 109.65x
Haslingden 5 93.99x
Kildwick 5 510.20x
Silsden 5 1562.50x
Shipley 4 71.81x
Wortley In Bramley 4 47.06x
Halifax 3 19.05x
Heaton Norris 3 41.04x
Horton In Bradford 3 17.91x
Bradleys Both 2 1052.63x
Holbeck 2 28.13x
Stockport 2 16.26x
Baildon 1 49.51x
Bilton Cum Harrogate 1 27.25x
Morton In Keighley 1 119.05x
Scarborough 1 10.26x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Thomas 7
William 6
George 4
Henry 4
Robert 4
Charles 3
John 3
Arthur 2
Jonas 2
Richard 2
Thompson 2
Binns 1
Chas.H. 1
David 1
Dennis 1
Fieldhouse 1
Hartley 1
Herbert 1
Joseph 1
Joshua 1
Luke 1
Matthew 1
Robertshaw 1
Tom 1
Walter 1
Wm. 1

FAQ

Hollingdrake surname: questions and answers

How common was the Hollingdrake surname in 1881?

In 1881, 114 people were recorded with the Hollingdrake surname. That placed it at #18,324 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Hollingdrake surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 50 in 2016. That gives Hollingdrake a modern rank of #34,889.

What does the Hollingdrake map show?

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