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UK surname

Hyder

A surname of Arabic origin meaning "lion" or "brave one."

In the 1881 census there were 315 people recorded with the Hyder surname, ranking it #9,393 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 616, ranked #8,530, up from #9,393 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, Tunbridge, Bidborough and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Wealden, Ashford and Newark and Sherwood.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hyder is 649 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 95.6%.

1881 census count

315

Ranked #9,393

Modern count

616

2016, ranked #8,530

Peak year

2010

649 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Hyder had 315 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #9,393 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 616 in 2016, ranked #8,530.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 509 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Hyder surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Hyder surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Hyder 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 207 #10,148
1861 historical 224 #10,882
1881 historical 315 #9,393
1891 historical 418 #8,561
1901 historical 458 #8,593
1911 historical 509 #7,732
1997 modern 548 #8,679
1998 modern 590 #8,492
1999 modern 592 #8,517
2000 modern 587 #8,532
2001 modern 580 #8,485
2002 modern 618 #8,282
2003 modern 604 #8,283
2004 modern 602 #8,330
2005 modern 609 #8,188
2006 modern 616 #8,117
2007 modern 629 #8,061
2008 modern 624 #8,160
2009 modern 632 #8,252
2010 modern 649 #8,252
2011 modern 626 #8,402
2012 modern 605 #8,550
2013 modern 615 #8,580
2014 modern 628 #8,489
2015 modern 615 #8,556
2016 modern 616 #8,530

Geography

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Where Hyders are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, Tunbridge, Bidborough, London parishes, Rotherfield and Withyham. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Wealden, Ashford, Newark and Sherwood, Newham and Kirklees. 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 Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff Gloucestershire
2 Tunbridge, Bidborough Kent
3 London parishes London 3
4 Rotherfield Sussex
5 Withyham Sussex

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Wealden 001 Wealden
2 Ashford 010 Ashford
3 Newark and Sherwood 008 Newark and Sherwood
4 Newham 015 Newham
5 Kirklees 024 Kirklees

Forenames

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First names often paired with Hyder

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Hyder

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

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Young Asian Family Terraces

Within London, Hyder is most associated with areas classed as Young Asian Family Terraces, part of Suburban Asian Communities. 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

These households with dependent children typically live in terraced housing and are of (non-Chinese) Asian extraction. Individuals with Bangladeshi origins are particularly in evidence. Employment is often in elementary occupations or as process, plant or machine operatives, and part-time work is common. Students are much in evidence.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Hyder is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier 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

Hyder falls in decile 9 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less 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 Hyder is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 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 Hyder, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Hyder

The surname Hyder has its origins in the Middle East, specifically in the Arabic and Persian languages. It is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "Haydara," which means "lion" or "courageous warrior." The name Hyder is a variation of this word, and it was likely adopted by Arab or Persian families as a way to signify their valor and bravery.

The name Hyder first appeared in historical records during the 7th century, when the Islamic Empire was expanding across the Middle East and North Africa. During this time, many Arab and Persian warriors and leaders were given the name Hyder or variations of it to reflect their courage and strength on the battlefield.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Hyder was Hyder Ali, an Indian ruler and military leader who lived from 1722 to 1782. He was the de facto ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore in southern India and is remembered for his successful military campaigns against the British East India Company.

Another notable figure with the surname Hyder was Hyder Khan Ghilzai, an Afghan ruler who lived from 1674 to 1738. He was the founder of the Ghilzai dynasty and played a pivotal role in the independence of Afghanistan from the Persian Empire.

In the Middle Ages, the name Hyder was also associated with several notable Islamic scholars and religious leaders. One such individual was Hyder al-Andalusi, a 12th-century Spanish Muslim philosopher and mathematician who made significant contributions to the fields of astronomy and optics.

The surname Hyder also has connections to various place names in the Middle East and South Asia. For example, the city of Hyderabad, located in present-day India and Pakistan, is believed to have derived its name from the Persian word "Hyder," which was used to describe the region's fertile and lush landscape.

Throughout history, the surname Hyder has been spelled in various ways, including Haidar, Haider, and Haydar, reflecting the diverse linguistic and cultural influences across different regions where the name was used.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Hyder families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hyder 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. Kent leads with 111 Hyders recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.59x.

County Total Index
Kent 111 10.59x
Sussex 67 12.93x
Middlesex 49 1.59x
Surrey 39 2.60x
Essex 10 1.65x
Cambridgeshire 7 3.60x
Hertfordshire 7 3.31x
Lanarkshire 7 0.70x
Hampshire 6 0.95x
Angus 4 1.41x
Norfolk 4 0.85x
Lancashire 2 0.05x
Glamorgan 1 0.19x
Warwickshire 1 0.13x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Rotherfield in Sussex leads with 32 Hyders recorded in 1881 and an index of 701.75x.

Place Total Index
Rotherfield 32 701.75x
Aldington 23 3239.44x
Bethnal Green London 18 13.49x
Ashford 13 127.33x
Mile End Old Town London 13 19.88x
Mitcham 13 137.42x
Withyam 13 585.59x
Brighton 11 10.52x
Newington 10 8.81x
Lee 9 59.13x
Wrotham 9 259.37x
Poplar London 8 13.80x
Waterbeach 7 440.25x
Glasgow 6 3.40x
Hever 6 833.33x
Milton In Milton 6 134.53x
Reigate Foreign 6 37.01x
Ashurst 5 2173.91x
Ashwell 5 301.20x
Barking 5 28.17x
Chatham 5 17.34x
Leyton Low 5 40.55x
Millbrook 5 31.53x
Slaugham 5 299.40x
St Peters 5 103.09x
Camberwell 4 2.04x
Dundee 4 3.76x
Hackney London 4 2.32x
Appledore 3 441.18x
Canterbury St Alphage 3 267.86x
Croydon 3 3.61x
Deptford St Paul 3 3.71x
Fakenham 3 128.76x
Milton In Gravesend 3 19.08x
Brenchley 2 53.33x
Brenzett 2 606.06x
Canterbury St Gregory 2 144.93x
Etchingham 2 208.33x
Frant 2 54.50x
Hitchin 2 20.92x
Lympne 2 338.98x
Speldhurst 2 37.45x
St Mary Cray 2 100.00x
Sutton 2 18.47x
Toxteth Park 2 1.62x
Bridge 1 111.11x
Buxted 1 49.26x
Cardiff St Mary 1 3.39x
Chiswick 1 5.96x
Fairfield 1 1666.67x
Finchley 1 8.49x
Govan Church 1 714.29x
Hastings St Mary In The 1 9.05x
Kensington London 1 0.59x
Norwich St Andrew 1 123.46x
Paddington London 1 0.89x
Portsea 1 0.81x
Rainham 1 34.72x
Saltwood 1 136.99x
St Marylebone London 1 0.61x
Tonbridge 1 2.64x
Willesden 1 3.45x
Wilnecote 1 45.05x
Wimbledon 1 5.95x
Woodchurch 1 76.34x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 17
Elizabeth 12
Sarah 8
Eliza 7
Ann 6
Annie 6
Alice 5
Ellen 5
Emily 5
Louisa 5
Rose 5
Charlotte 4
Jane 4
Maria 4
Martha 4
Anne 3
Caroline 2
Edith 2
Emma 2
Fanny 2
Florence 2
Hannah 2
Jessie 2
Louie 2
Matilda 2
Minnie 2
Amy 1
Anna 1
Ansley 1
Charlott 1
Clara 1
Clarissa 1
Delcy 1
Effie 1
Ethel 1
Eva 1
Gertrude 1
Harriet 1
Harriett 1
Henrietta 1
Jessy 1
Kate 1
Kezia 1
Lillian 1
Lydia 1
Mabel 1
Mable 1
Maryann 1
Mercy 1
Sussanah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 23
John 16
Alfred 10
Henry 9
Thomas 9
Charles 8
George 7
Harry 7
Albert 6
Frederick 5
Edward 4
James 4
Edwin 3
Ernest 3
Frank 3
Richard 3
David 2
Joseph 2
Matthew 2
Percy 2
Wm. 2
Abraham 1
Allee 1
Amos 1
Archibald 1
Arthur 1
Auther 1
Clifton 1
Edith 1
Ethelbert 1
Fred 1
Frederic 1
Fredk. 1
Herbert 1
J.W. 1
Lewis 1
Samuel 1
Seymore 1
Tom 1

FAQ

Hyder surname: questions and answers

How common was the Hyder surname in 1881?

In 1881, 315 people were recorded with the Hyder surname. That placed it at #9,393 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Hyder surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 616 in 2016. That gives Hyder a modern rank of #8,530.

What does the Hyder surname mean?

A surname of Arabic origin meaning "lion" or "brave one."

What does the Hyder map show?

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