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UK surname

Jagne

A surname possibly of Senegalese origin, meaning "the master" or "the chief".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Hackney, Birmingham and Watford.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Jagne is 176 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

176

2016, ranked #21,298

Peak year

2015

176 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 176 in 2016, ranked #21,298.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 19 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Jagne surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Jagne surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Jagne 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
1861 historical 14 #32,072
1891 historical 19 #32,642
1911 historical 1 #34,332
1997 modern 60 #31,629
1998 modern 70 #30,968
1999 modern 76 #30,546
2000 modern 79 #30,249
2001 modern 78 #30,168
2002 modern 98 #28,243
2003 modern 103 #27,234
2004 modern 104 #27,338
2005 modern 116 #25,564
2006 modern 130 #24,053
2007 modern 139 #23,377
2008 modern 141 #23,383
2009 modern 153 #22,611
2010 modern 164 #22,109
2011 modern 154 #22,886
2012 modern 164 #21,883
2013 modern 173 #21,486
2014 modern 173 #21,639
2015 modern 176 #21,291
2016 modern 176 #21,298

Geography

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Where Jagnes are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Hackney, Birmingham, Watford and Drumchapel North. 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 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Hackney 010 Hackney
2 Birmingham 047 Birmingham
3 Watford 006 Watford
4 Watford 011 Watford
5 Drumchapel North Glasgow City

Forenames

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First names often paired with Jagne

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Jagne

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

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Jagne surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Jagne household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group is often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Jagne is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Jagne 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

Jagne falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more 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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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Jagne 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
Black - African

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

Meaning and origin of Jagne

The surname Jagne originated in the northwestern regions of France, specifically in areas near the provinces of Brittany and Normandy. Its roots can be traced back to the early 12th century, derived from the Old French word "jagne," which referred to a type of cloak or cape worn by peasants and commoners.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Jagne can be found in the Cartulaire de Redon, a medieval cartulary containing charters and documents from the Abbey of Redon in Brittany, dating back to the late 11th century. This document includes references to individuals bearing the surname Jagne, likely indicating their occupation or association with the production or trade of these cloaks.

The name Jagne also appears in the Domesday Book, the famous survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, which recorded landowners and their properties across England. This suggests that individuals with the surname Jagne may have been among the Norman settlers who accompanied William during the Norman Conquest of England.

During the 13th century, the name Jagne was prevalent in the region of Normandy, particularly in the areas surrounding the city of Rouen. One notable individual from this period was Jehan Jagne, a merchant recorded in the city's tax records in 1267.

In the 15th century, the surname Jagne gained prominence in the Duchy of Brittany, where it was associated with several noble families. Alain Jagne, a knight from the town of Rennes, was documented as a participant in the Breton War of Succession in the late 1400s.

As the centuries progressed, the name Jagne spread across various regions of France and beyond. In the 17th century, Pierre Jagne, a French explorer and navigator, gained recognition for his voyages to the West Indies and his contributions to cartography.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Jagne was Marie-Thérèse Jagne, a French artist and sculptor born in 1758. Her works were exhibited at the renowned Paris Salon during the late 18th century.

In more recent history, the name Jagne has been associated with several influential individuals, such as Jacques Jagne, a French philosopher and author who lived from 1885 to 1962, and Lucien Jagne, a renowned French architect born in 1912, known for his innovative designs and contributions to modernist architecture.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Jagne surname: questions and answers

How common is the Jagne surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 176 in 2016. That gives Jagne a modern rank of #21,298.

What does the Jagne surname mean?

A surname possibly of Senegalese origin, meaning "the master" or "the chief".

What does the Jagne map show?

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