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UK surname

Hugall

In the 1881 census there were 75 people recorded with the Hugall surname, ranking it #22,893 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 55, ranked #34,627, down from #22,893 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Sunderland, Houghton-le-Spring (West Rainton), Pittington (Pittington) and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hugall is 120 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 26.7%.

1881 census count

75

Ranked #22,893

Modern count

55

2016, ranked #34,627

Peak year

1861

120 bearers

Map years

4

1861 to 1911

Key insights

  • Hugall had 75 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #22,893 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 55 in 2016, ranked #34,627.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 120 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is No data.

Hugall surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Hugall surname density by area, 1911 census.

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Timeline

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Hugall 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 72 #20,720
1861 historical 120 #18,255
1881 historical 75 #22,893
1891 historical 114 #22,006
1901 historical 101 #22,726
1911 historical 114 #21,064
1997 modern 65 #31,141
1998 modern 67 #31,282
1999 modern 70 #31,135
2000 modern 72 #30,977
2001 modern 70 #31,016
2002 modern 65 #31,903
2003 modern 72 #31,281
2004 modern 62 #32,478
2005 modern 63 #32,602
2006 modern 60 #33,235
2007 modern 62 #33,346
2008 modern 59 #33,827
2009 modern 64 #33,675
2010 modern 70 #33,480
2011 modern 66 #33,768
2012 modern 49 #34,873
2013 modern 54 #34,666
2014 modern 54 #34,700
2015 modern 54 #34,675
2016 modern 55 #34,627

Geography

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Where Hugalls are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Sunderland, Houghton-le-Spring (West Rainton), Pittington (Pittington), London parishes, Manchester and Lambeth. 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 Sunderland Durham
2 Houghton-le-Spring (West Rainton), Pittington (Pittington) Durham
3 London parishes London 3
4 Manchester Lancashire
5 Lambeth London (South Districts)

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 No data No data

Forenames

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First names often paired with Hugall

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Hugall

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Hugall, 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 Hugall surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Hugall 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, Hugall 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 Hugall 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 Hugall, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

1881 census detail

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Hugall families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hugall 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. Durham leads with 39 Hugalls recorded in 1881 and an index of 17.92x.

County Total Index
Durham 39 17.92x
Middlesex 14 1.91x
Surrey 14 3.93x
Lancashire 5 0.58x
Sussex 1 0.81x
Warwickshire 1 0.54x
Yorkshire 1 0.14x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Bishopwearmouth in Durham leads with 22 Hugalls recorded in 1881 and an index of 117.77x.

Place Total Index
Bishopwearmouth 22 117.77x
Lambeth 11 17.25x
Islington London 9 12.69x
Hutton Henry 7 1521.74x
Chorlton On Medlock 5 36.26x
Hammersmith London 5 27.75x
Sockburn 3 30000.00x
Ryhope 2 132.45x
Southwark Christchurch 2 58.31x
West Rainton 2 298.51x
Beaudesert 1 2500.00x
Durham St Nicholas 1 188.68x
Epsom 1 57.47x
Framwellgate 1 77.52x
Hastings St Mary 1 32.57x
Holy Trinity 1 5.73x
Sunderland 1 26.04x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 9
Elizabeth 4
Emma 3
Jane 3
Margaret 3
Alace 1
Caroline 1
Catherine 1
Charlotte 1
Clara 1
Edith 1
Eleanor 1
Eliza 1
Elizth.J. 1
Ethall 1
Eugenie 1
Florence 1
Hannah 1
Ida 1
Isabella 1
Kate 1
Louisa 1
Martha 1
Rachel 1
Sarah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 6
George 5
Charles 3
Edward 2
James 2
Mark 2
Thomas 2
Albert 1
Alfred 1
Clifford 1
Fred. 1
Frederick 1
Joseph 1
Michael 1
William 1
Wm. 1
Wm.H. 1

FAQ

Hugall surname: questions and answers

How common was the Hugall surname in 1881?

In 1881, 75 people were recorded with the Hugall surname. That placed it at #22,893 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Hugall surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 55 in 2016. That gives Hugall a modern rank of #34,627.

What does the Hugall map show?

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