UK surname
A locational surname referring to someone from a place called Hyles or Hyles Hill.
In the 1881 census there were 32 people recorded with the Hyles surname, ranking it #29,082 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 35, ranked #35,703, down from #29,082 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Netswell, Ribbesford (Bewdley), Abberley, Rock and Isleworth. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hyles is 284 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 9.4%.
1881 census count
32
Ranked #29,082
Modern count
35
2016, ranked #35,703
Peak year
1861
284 bearers
Map years
2
1861 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Hyles surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Hyles 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 | 94 | #17,837 |
| 1861 | historical | 284 | #8,845 |
| 1881 | historical | 32 | #29,082 |
| 1891 | historical | 168 | #16,937 |
| 1901 | historical | 57 | #27,846 |
| 1911 | historical | 32 | #29,838 |
| 1997 | modern | 35 | #34,174 |
| 1998 | modern | 35 | #34,344 |
| 1999 | modern | 33 | #34,610 |
| 2000 | modern | 35 | #34,420 |
| 2001 | modern | 32 | #34,537 |
| 2002 | modern | 35 | #34,554 |
| 2003 | modern | 32 | #34,862 |
| 2004 | modern | 33 | #34,947 |
| 2005 | modern | 27 | #35,588 |
| 2006 | modern | 29 | #35,605 |
| 2007 | modern | 30 | #35,661 |
| 2008 | modern | 27 | #35,956 |
| 2009 | modern | 30 | #35,871 |
| 2010 | modern | 29 | #36,024 |
| 2011 | modern | 29 | #36,004 |
| 2012 | modern | 25 | #36,227 |
| 2013 | modern | 29 | #36,040 |
| 2014 | modern | 32 | #35,896 |
| 2015 | modern | 34 | #35,756 |
| 2016 | modern | 35 | #35,703 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Netswell, Ribbesford (Bewdley), Abberley, Rock, Isleworth, London parishes and Southampton St Mary. 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 | Netswell | Essex |
| 2 | Ribbesford (Bewdley), Abberley, Rock | Worcestershire |
| 3 | Isleworth | Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts) |
| 4 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 5 | Southampton St Mary | Hampshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Hyles 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 Hyles, 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 Hyles surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Hyles 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, Hyles 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 Hyles is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Hyles, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Hyles originated in England during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "hyll," meaning a hill or a slope. This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who lived near a hill or in a hilly area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hyles can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landowners and their properties commissioned by William the Conqueror. This indicates that the name was already established in England by the late 11th century.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the surname Hyles appeared in various historical records and documents, often with slight variations in spelling, such as Hiles, Hilles, or Hylles. These variations were common due to the lack of standardized spelling at the time.
In the 13th century, a notable figure named Robert de Hyles was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire. These rolls were administrative records maintained by the English Exchequer to record financial transactions and debts owed to the Crown.
During the 14th century, a man named John Hyles was listed in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire. These rolls documented the proceedings and decisions of the local manorial court, providing insight into the lives of ordinary people during that era.
In the 15th century, a woman named Alice Hyles was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire. These rolls were tax records that documented individuals who were required to pay a subsidy or tax to the government.
Another notable figure was Sir William Hyles, who lived in the 16th century. He was a prominent landowner and served as a member of the English Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
In the 17th century, a man named John Hyles was born in Oxfordshire in 1620. He later emigrated to the American colonies and settled in Massachusetts, becoming one of the earliest bearers of the Hyles name in the New World.
The surname Hyles has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Hyles Farm in Worcestershire and Hyles End in Staffordshire. These place names may have influenced the origin and spread of the surname in certain regions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hyles 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. Kent leads with 11 Hyles' recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.33x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Kent | 11 | 10.33x |
| Hampshire | 7 | 10.95x |
| Surrey | 4 | 2.63x |
| Gloucestershire | 3 | 4.90x |
| Essex | 2 | 3.25x |
| Warwickshire | 2 | 2.54x |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 2.00x |
| Middlesex | 1 | 0.32x |
| Sussex | 1 | 1.90x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Maidstone in Kent leads with 5 Hyles' recorded in 1881 and an index of 157.73x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Maidstone | 5 | 157.73x |
| Mereworth | 5 | 5555.56x |
| Southampton St Mary | 5 | 124.38x |
| Battersea | 4 | 34.84x |
| Bristol St Philip Jacob | 3 | 52.08x |
| Coventry St Michael | 2 | 79.05x |
| Millbrook | 2 | 124.22x |
| Chislehurst | 1 | 175.44x |
| Hove | 1 | 43.29x |
| Leyton | 1 | 94.34x |
| Riby | 1 | 3333.33x |
| South Benfleet | 1 | 1428.57x |
| St Anne Soho London | 1 | 56.18x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hyles 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 Hyles surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 32 people were recorded with the Hyles surname. That placed it at #29,082 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 35 in 2016. That gives Hyles a modern rank of #35,703.
A locational surname referring to someone from a place called Hyles or Hyles Hill.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hyles 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.