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UK surname

Lavine

A French toponymic surname derived from several places named La Vine, likely referring to a vineyard or vine-covered area.

In the 1881 census there were 37 people recorded with the Lavine surname, ranking it #28,418 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 115, ranked #28,348, up from #28,418 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Wakefield, Wealden and North West Leicestershire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Lavine is 119 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 210.8%.

1881 census count

37

Ranked #28,418

Modern count

115

2016, ranked #28,348

Peak year

2014

119 bearers

Map years

2

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Lavine had 37 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #28,418 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 115 in 2016, ranked #28,348.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 55 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Lavine surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Lavine surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Lavine 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 5 #32,456
1861 historical 11 #32,452
1881 historical 37 #28,418
1891 historical 36 #31,465
1901 historical 55 #28,064
1911 historical 41 #28,802
1997 modern 103 #26,498
1998 modern 102 #27,314
1999 modern 95 #28,465
2000 modern 97 #28,142
2001 modern 93 #28,382
2002 modern 88 #29,534
2003 modern 97 #28,217
2004 modern 95 #28,746
2005 modern 90 #29,527
2006 modern 92 #29,576
2007 modern 89 #30,383
2008 modern 92 #30,286
2009 modern 100 #29,597
2010 modern 92 #31,366
2011 modern 97 #30,552
2012 modern 100 #30,258
2013 modern 109 #29,209
2014 modern 119 #27,813
2015 modern 114 #28,478
2016 modern 115 #28,348

Geography

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Where Lavines 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 Wakefield, Wealden and North West Leicestershire. 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 Wakefield 012 Wakefield
2 Wealden 008 Wealden
3 North West Leicestershire 002 North West Leicestershire
4 Wakefield 003 Wakefield
5 Wakefield 027 Wakefield

Forenames

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First names often paired with Lavine

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Lavine

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

Rural Amenity

Nationally, the Lavine surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Lavine 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 comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Lavine is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction 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

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

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

Lavine is most concentrated in decile 7 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

Lavine falls in decile 7 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

7
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Lavine is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 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
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Lavine

The surname LAVINE is believed to have originated in France during the Middle Ages, deriving from the Old French word "lavigne" or "lavine," meaning "vineyard." This surname was likely first adopted by individuals who lived near or worked in vineyards, reflecting their occupation or place of residence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LAVINE surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and landholdings in England conducted in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The name appears as "de la Vine," suggesting a connection to a specific vineyard or wine-making region.

As the surname spread across Europe, various spelling variations emerged, such as LAVIGNE, LAVIGNY, and LAVINIA. These variations often reflected regional dialects or the preferences of local record keepers. In some regions, the name also took on more localized forms, like LAVINE in parts of Italy and LAVINAS in Spain.

One notable bearer of the LAVINE surname was Jean-Baptiste Lavine (1645-1719), a French painter and engraver who achieved recognition for his portraiture and religious works. Another prominent individual was Pierre-François Lavine (1737-1812), a French military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War and later served as a general under Napoleon Bonaparte.

In England, the LAVINE surname can be traced back to the 16th century, with records showing a John Lavine residing in Sussex in 1567. A few centuries later, Samuel Lavine (1780-1854), an English businessman and philanthropist, made significant contributions to the development of Manchester and the surrounding area.

Across the Atlantic, one of the earliest recorded instances of the LAVINE surname in the United States dates back to the late 18th century. Jacob Lavine (1765-1842), a German immigrant, settled in Pennsylvania and became a respected farmer and community leader.

Throughout history, the LAVINE surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, including artists, military figures, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. While the name's origins lie in the vineyards of medieval France, it has since spread across continents and cultures, reflecting the rich tapestry of human migration and settlement.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Lavine families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Lavine 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 13 Lavines recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.64x.

County Total Index
Yorkshire 13 3.64x
Middlesex 11 3.05x
Lancashire 9 2.10x
Hampshire 3 4.06x
Stirlingshire 1 7.51x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Holy Trinity in Yorkshire leads with 11 Lavines recorded in 1881 and an index of 127.91x.

Place Total Index
Holy Trinity 11 127.91x
Willesden 10 294.12x
Liverpool 4 15.38x
Everton 2 14.66x
Manchester 2 10.39x
Southampton St Michael 2 833.33x
Alverstoke 1 37.31x
Elton 1 67.57x
Hampstead London 1 17.79x
Muiravonside 1 294.12x
Pontefract 1 129.87x
Tanshelf 1 344.83x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Alice 1
Ann 1
Elizabeth 1
Florence 1
Hannah 1
Harriet 1
Leah 1
Rachael 1
Rachel 1
Rose 1
Sarah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 3
Isaac 2
James 2
Thomas 2
William 2
Abraham 1
Alfred 1
Arthur 1
Barnet 1
Charles 1
David 1
Frank 1
Frederick 1
George 1
Jacob 1
Mark 1
Michl. 1
Nathan 1
Samuel 1

FAQ

Lavine surname: questions and answers

How common was the Lavine surname in 1881?

In 1881, 37 people were recorded with the Lavine surname. That placed it at #28,418 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Lavine surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 115 in 2016. That gives Lavine a modern rank of #28,348.

What does the Lavine surname mean?

A French toponymic surname derived from several places named La Vine, likely referring to a vineyard or vine-covered area.

What does the Lavine map show?

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