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UK surname

June

Derived from the French name Juhan, a variant of Jean, ultimately from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning "Yahweh is gracious."

In the 1881 census there were 23 people recorded with the June surname, ranking it #30,339 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 111, ranked #29,049, up from #30,339 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Ensham, Bedminster and Walthamstow, Low Leyton. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Doncaster, Teignbridge and Bolton.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for June is 253 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 382.6%.

1881 census count

23

Ranked #30,339

Modern count

111

2016, ranked #29,049

Peak year

1861

253 bearers

Map years

3

1861 to 2016

Key insights

  • June had 23 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #30,339 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 111 in 2016, ranked #29,049.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 253 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

June surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

June surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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June 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 27 #28,467
1861 historical 253 #9,764
1881 historical 23 #30,339
1891 historical 105 #23,241
1901 historical 17 #32,146
1911 historical 34 #29,600
1997 modern 20 #35,809
1998 modern 24 #35,488
1999 modern 19 #36,041
2000 modern 14 #36,522
2001 modern 14 #36,372
2002 modern 16 #36,267
2003 modern 16 #36,304
2004 modern 17 #36,342
2005 modern 20 #36,165
2006 modern 27 #35,746
2007 modern 29 #35,725
2008 modern 16 #36,766
2009 modern 23 #36,313
2010 modern 39 #35,451
2011 modern 40 #35,395
2012 modern 51 #34,756
2013 modern 60 #34,378
2014 modern 85 #32,743
2015 modern 100 #31,005
2016 modern 111 #29,049

Geography

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Where Junes are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Ensham, Bedminster, Walthamstow, Low Leyton, Colchester St Botolph, St Mary at the Walls, St Giles, St Mary Magdalen, Holy Trinity, St Runwald, a and Gainsborough, Paddocks. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Doncaster, Teignbridge, Bolton, Wirral and North East Lincolnshire. 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 Ensham Oxfordshire
2 Bedminster Somerset
3 Walthamstow, Low Leyton Essex
4 Colchester St Botolph, St Mary at the Walls, St Giles, St Mary Magdalen, Holy Trinity, St Runwald, a Essex
5 Gainsborough, Paddocks Lincolnshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Doncaster 026 Doncaster
2 Teignbridge 019 Teignbridge
3 Bolton 026 Bolton
4 Wirral 002 Wirral
5 North East Lincolnshire 003 North East Lincolnshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with June

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for June

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

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the June surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every June household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, June is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

June 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

June falls in decile 3 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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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for June 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Other Ethnic Group

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

Meaning and origin of June

The surname "June" is of English origin, derived from the Old French word "jui" or "juing," which means "born in June." It is believed to have emerged as a surname in the 12th or 13th century, during the time when hereditary surnames began to be adopted in England.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "June" can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1196, where a person named William June is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already in use as a hereditary surname by the late 12th century.

The surname "June" is thought to have originated as a descriptive nickname or a byname, given to individuals who were born in the month of June. It may have been used to distinguish between people with the same given name, or as a way to identify someone based on their birth month.

In the 14th century, the surname "June" appeared in various records, such as the Yorkshire Poll Tax of 1379, which listed individuals named John June and Thomas June. The Subsidy Rolls of Warwickshire in 1332 also mention a person named William June.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the surname "June." One example is Sir John June (c. 1525-1596), an English politician and Member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Another notable figure was Thomas June (1663-1737), an English clergyman and theologian who served as the Dean of Peterborough.

In the 17th century, the surname "June" was also found in various localities across England, such as the village of June in Gloucestershire, which may have derived its name from the surname itself or vice versa.

Other historical figures with the surname "June" include William June (1581-1657), an English clergyman and author of religious works, and John June (1590-1662), an English lawyer and Member of Parliament during the English Civil War.

It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as "Juen" and "Juyn," were common in earlier times due to inconsistent record-keeping practices and variations in pronunciation and dialect.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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June families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the June 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. Yorkshire leads with 8 Junes recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.60x.

County Total Index
Yorkshire 8 3.60x
Gloucestershire 3 6.82x
Middlesex 3 1.34x
Sussex 3 7.93x
Berkshire 1 5.94x
Durham 1 1.50x
Monmouthshire 1 6.17x
Northumberland 1 3.00x
Staffordshire 1 1.32x
Surrey 1 0.91x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Bristol St Augustine in Gloucestershire leads with 3 Junes recorded in 1881 and an index of 422.54x.

Place Total Index
Bristol St Augustine 3 422.54x
Holy Trinity 3 56.07x
Thornaby 3 361.45x
Brighton 1 13.11x
Clerkenwell London 1 18.87x
Croydon 1 16.47x
Eastbourne 1 57.47x
Hedworth Monkton Jarrow 1 34.60x
Jesmond 1 212.77x
Netherwent St Bride 1 10000.00x
Paddington London 1 12.12x
Rye 1 277.78x
Sculcoates 1 28.41x
St Pancras London 1 5.54x
Tipton 1 43.10x
Woolhampton 1 2500.00x
Worsbrough 1 153.85x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 2
Alice 1
Caroline 1
Charlotte 1
Elvire 1
Esther 1
Harriet 1
Lydia 1
Sarah 1

Top male names

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

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in June households.

FAQ

June surname: questions and answers

How common was the June surname in 1881?

In 1881, 23 people were recorded with the June surname. That placed it at #30,339 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the June surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 111 in 2016. That gives June a modern rank of #29,049.

What does the June surname mean?

Derived from the French name Juhan, a variant of Jean, ultimately from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning "Yahweh is gracious."

What does the June map show?

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