UK surname
A surname of English origin, derived from the Old English word "hord," meaning a treasure or valued possession.
In the 1881 census there were 106 people recorded with the Hord surname, ranking it #19,083 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 51, ranked #34,838, down from #19,083 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Rochdale, Greenwich and St Pancras. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hord is 623 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 51.9%.
1881 census count
106
Ranked #19,083
Modern count
51
2016, ranked #34,838
Peak year
1861
623 bearers
Map years
6
1851 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Hord surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Hord surname density by area, 1881 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 | 178 | #11,397 |
| 1861 | historical | 623 | #4,292 |
| 1881 | historical | 106 | #19,083 |
| 1891 | historical | 435 | #8,279 |
| 1901 | historical | 114 | #21,166 |
| 1911 | historical | 104 | #22,209 |
| 1997 | modern | 56 | #32,004 |
| 1998 | modern | 61 | #31,841 |
| 1999 | modern | 57 | #32,367 |
| 2000 | modern | 58 | #32,317 |
| 2001 | modern | 59 | #32,080 |
| 2002 | modern | 61 | #32,286 |
| 2003 | modern | 56 | #32,797 |
| 2004 | modern | 56 | #33,067 |
| 2005 | modern | 51 | #33,701 |
| 2006 | modern | 49 | #34,152 |
| 2007 | modern | 46 | #34,634 |
| 2008 | modern | 48 | #34,629 |
| 2009 | modern | 50 | #34,663 |
| 2010 | modern | 50 | #34,833 |
| 2011 | modern | 52 | #34,688 |
| 2012 | modern | 59 | #34,352 |
| 2013 | modern | 60 | #34,378 |
| 2014 | modern | 59 | #34,459 |
| 2015 | modern | 52 | #34,775 |
| 2016 | modern | 51 | #34,838 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Rochdale, Greenwich, St Pancras, St James Clerkenwell and Stranton. 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 | Rochdale | Lancashire |
| 2 | Greenwich | London (South Districts) |
| 3 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| 4 | St James Clerkenwell | London (Central Districts) |
| 5 | Stranton | Durham |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Hord 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 Hord, 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 Hord surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Hord 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, Hord 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 Hord is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Hord, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Hord is believed to have originated in England, with its roots dating back to the 12th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "hord," which means "treasure" or "hoard." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was a keeper or protector of wealth or valuables.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Hord surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1191, where a person named Richard Hord is mentioned. The name also appears in the Curia Regis Rolls of Worcestershire in 1221, referring to a certain William Hord.
In the 13th century, the Hord surname was particularly prevalent in various parts of Gloucestershire, such as Bisley and Painswick. There are also records of individuals with this surname in the neighboring counties of Oxfordshire and Worcestershire during this period.
One notable historical figure bearing the Hord surname was Sir Thomas Hord (c. 1490-1559), who served as the Lord Mayor of London from 1553 to 1554. He played a significant role in the dramatic events surrounding the brief reign of Lady Jane Grey and the subsequent accession of Queen Mary I.
Another individual of note was Samuel Hord (1615-1685), a renowned English mathematician and astronomer. He was a fellow of the Royal Society and made important contributions to the development of logarithms and the study of comets.
In the 18th century, the Hord surname was found in various parts of England, including Yorkshire, where John Hord (1720-1783) was a prominent landowner and agriculturalist. His experimental farming methods and writings on rural economics were highly influential during that era.
The name Hord was also present in other parts of the British Isles, such as Scotland and Ireland. In Scotland, the surname was sometimes spelled as "Horde" or "Hourd," while in Ireland, it took the form of "Hord" or "Hoord."
Throughout history, the Hord surname has been associated with various occupations, including landowners, merchants, clergymen, and professionals. The name has also been linked to several place names, such as Hordley in Shropshire and Hordfield in Worcestershire, which may have influenced its development and distribution.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hord 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 17 Hords recorded in 1881 and an index of 1.66x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire | 17 | 1.66x |
| Lancashire | 16 | 1.30x |
| Durham | 15 | 4.88x |
| Middlesex | 13 | 1.26x |
| Kent | 10 | 2.83x |
| Angus | 8 | 8.35x |
| Ayrshire | 6 | 7.75x |
| Lincolnshire | 5 | 3.02x |
| Berkshire | 3 | 3.87x |
| Glamorgan | 3 | 1.67x |
| Surrey | 3 | 0.60x |
| Devon | 2 | 0.93x |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0.44x |
| Essex | 1 | 0.49x |
| Oxfordshire | 1 | 1.57x |
| Staffordshire | 1 | 0.29x |
| Warwickshire | 1 | 0.38x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Accrington in Lancashire leads with 7 Hords recorded in 1881 and an index of 62.78x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Accrington | 7 | 62.78x |
| Acomb | 7 | 1296.30x |
| Clerkenwell London | 7 | 28.69x |
| Newchurch | 7 | 69.72x |
| Scarborough | 7 | 75.19x |
| Kilbirnie | 6 | 322.58x |
| Tunstall | 6 | 392.16x |
| Charlton Next Woolwich | 5 | 135.87x |
| Arbroath | 4 | 126.18x |
| Hartlepool | 4 | 91.53x |
| Kirriemuir | 4 | 169.49x |
| St Pancras London | 4 | 4.81x |
| Stranton | 4 | 38.65x |
| Deptford St Paul | 3 | 11.03x |
| Neath | 3 | 81.97x |
| New Windsor | 3 | 114.94x |
| Gainsborough | 2 | 51.28x |
| Nettleton | 2 | 1176.47x |
| Paddington London | 2 | 5.26x |
| Tormoham | 2 | 21.95x |
| Aston | 1 | 1.39x |
| Camberwell | 1 | 1.51x |
| Croydon | 1 | 3.58x |
| Falsgrave | 1 | 66.23x |
| Great Grimsby | 1 | 9.53x |
| Lichfield St Michael | 1 | 90.91x |
| Lockwood | 1 | 27.10x |
| Maldon All Sts | 1 | 250.00x |
| Marske In Guisbrough | 1 | 54.95x |
| Minster In Sheppey | 1 | 17.12x |
| Orell Ford | 1 | 434.78x |
| Oxford St Giles | 1 | 32.79x |
| Southwark St John | 1 | 31.65x |
| Stockton On Tees | 1 | 6.74x |
| Tranmere | 1 | 11.92x |
| Warrington | 1 | 6.88x |
| Woolwich | 1 | 7.67x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hord 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 Hord surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 106 people were recorded with the Hord surname. That placed it at #19,083 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 51 in 2016. That gives Hord a modern rank of #34,838.
A surname of English origin, derived from the Old English word "hord," meaning a treasure or valued possession.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hord 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.