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UK surname

Lissenden

In the 1881 census there were 90 people recorded with the Lissenden surname, ranking it #20,965 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 123, ranked #27,115, down from #20,965 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Acton, Minster and Herne (incl. Herne Bay Chapelry). In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Swale, Thurrock and South Oxfordshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Lissenden is 151 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 36.7%.

1881 census count

90

Ranked #20,965

Modern count

123

2016, ranked #27,115

Peak year

1911

151 bearers

Map years

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1891 to 2016

Key insights

  • Lissenden had 90 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #20,965 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 123 in 2016, ranked #27,115.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 151 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Lissenden surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Lissenden surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Lissenden 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 38 #26,502
1861 historical 34 #29,685
1881 historical 90 #20,965
1891 historical 110 #22,557
1901 historical 130 #19,649
1911 historical 151 #17,797
1997 modern 120 #24,158
1998 modern 125 #24,198
1999 modern 121 #24,855
2000 modern 124 #24,469
2001 modern 117 #24,974
2002 modern 117 #25,494
2003 modern 123 #24,497
2004 modern 122 #24,812
2005 modern 119 #25,193
2006 modern 120 #25,269
2007 modern 123 #25,208
2008 modern 124 #25,371
2009 modern 132 #24,929
2010 modern 124 #26,582
2011 modern 121 #26,789
2012 modern 125 #26,298
2013 modern 133 #25,655
2014 modern 126 #26,781
2015 modern 126 #26,654
2016 modern 123 #27,115

Geography

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Where Lissendens are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Acton, Minster, Herne (incl. Herne Bay Chapelry) and London parishes. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Swale, Thurrock, South Oxfordshire and Torbay. 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 Acton Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts)
2 Minster Kent
3 Herne (incl. Herne Bay Chapelry) Kent
4 London parishes London 3
5 London parishes London 2

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Swale 002 Swale
2 Swale 001 Swale
3 Thurrock 002 Thurrock
4 South Oxfordshire 018 South Oxfordshire
5 Torbay 010 Torbay

Forenames

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First names often paired with Lissenden

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Lissenden

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Lissenden 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

Lissenden is most concentrated in decile 5 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

Lissenden 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 Lissenden 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 Lissenden, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

1881 census detail

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Lissenden families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Lissenden 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 67 Lissendens recorded in 1881 and an index of 22.13x.

County Total Index
Kent 67 22.13x
Middlesex 15 1.69x
Surrey 4 0.93x
Durham 2 0.76x
Lancashire 2 0.19x
Rutland 1 15.34x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Minster In Sheppey in Kent leads with 18 Lissendens recorded in 1881 and an index of 358.57x.

Place Total Index
Minster In Sheppey 18 358.57x
Whitstable 18 1208.05x
Herne 11 820.90x
Canterbury St Gregory 7 1750.00x
Paddington London 6 18.39x
Bermondsey 4 15.14x
Tonbridge 4 36.63x
Faversham 3 103.81x
Bromley London 2 10.24x
Broughton In Salford 2 20.77x
Mile End Old Town London 2 10.59x
St George Hanover Square 2 12.79x
St Marylebone London 2 4.22x
Canterbury St Augustine 1 909.09x
Chatham 1 12.00x
Cliffe 1 147.06x
Ealing 1 12.61x
Gillingham 1 16.03x
Hollingbourn 1 285.71x
Mereworth 1 416.67x
Normanton 1 5000.00x
Seaham 1 104.17x
South Shields 1 42.55x

Top female names

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

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 6
Charles 4
Thomas 4
William 4
Arthur 3
Friend 3
Albert 2
Austin 2
Frederick 2
George 2
Horace 2
Stephen 2
Alfred 1
Austen 1
Edward 1
Edwd. 1
Geo. 1
Henry 1
Jas. 1
Robert 1
Robt. 1
Walter 1

FAQ

Lissenden surname: questions and answers

How common was the Lissenden surname in 1881?

In 1881, 90 people were recorded with the Lissenden surname. That placed it at #20,965 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Lissenden surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 123 in 2016. That gives Lissenden a modern rank of #27,115.

What does the Lissenden map show?

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