UK surname
An English surname derived from the Greek word "laodice" which means "people's leader".
In the 1881 census there were 140 people recorded with the Loyde surname, ranking it #16,151 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 4, ranked #38,419, down from #16,151 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Eccles, Ness, Great and Muchelney. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Loyde is 232 in 1851. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 97.1%.
1881 census count
140
Ranked #16,151
Modern count
4
2016, ranked #38,419
Peak year
1851
232 bearers
Map years
2
1851 to 1881
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Loyde surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Loyde surname density by area, 1881 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 | 232 | #9,296 |
| 1861 | historical | 46 | #28,170 |
| 1881 | historical | 140 | #16,151 |
| 1891 | historical | 71 | #27,934 |
| 1901 | historical | 55 | #28,064 |
| 1911 | historical | 26 | #30,547 |
| 1997 | modern | 1 | #38,839 |
| 1998 | modern | 6 | #37,703 |
| 1999 | modern | 4 | #38,100 |
| 2000 | modern | 4 | #38,004 |
| 2001 | modern | 3 | #38,091 |
| 2002 | modern | 3 | #38,152 |
| 2003 | modern | 3 | #38,198 |
| 2004 | modern | 2 | #38,464 |
| 2005 | modern | 2 | #38,532 |
| 2006 | modern | 1 | #38,879 |
| 2007 | modern | 1 | #38,907 |
| 2008 | modern | 1 | #38,949 |
| 2009 | modern | 1 | #38,998 |
| 2010 | modern | 1 | #39,020 |
| 2011 | modern | 1 | #39,015 |
| 2012 | modern | 3 | #38,530 |
| 2013 | modern | 3 | #38,526 |
| 2014 | modern | 4 | #38,376 |
| 2015 | modern | 4 | #38,392 |
| 2016 | modern | 4 | #38,419 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Eccles, Ness, Great, Muchelney, Winterbourne, Westerleigh, Pucklechurch, Frampton Cotterel and Seaham. 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 | Eccles | Lancashire |
| 2 | Ness, Great | Shropshire |
| 3 | Muchelney | Somerset |
| 4 | Winterbourne, Westerleigh, Pucklechurch, Frampton Cotterel | Gloucestershire |
| 5 | Seaham | Durham |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Loyde 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 Loyde, 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 Loyde surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Loyde 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, Loyde 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 Loyde is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Loyde, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Loyde has its origins in England, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "lod," meaning a path or guide, suggesting that the name may have originally been a occupational name for someone who acted as a guide or leader.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1196, where a certain Walter Loyde is mentioned. The name also appears in various other medieval records, such as the Curia Regis Rolls from 1210, where a Robert Loyde is listed.
The Loyde surname is also closely associated with the village of Lydd in Kent, England. It is believed that the name may have originated from this location, with some early records indicating that the name was spelled as "Lyde" or "Lyde de Lyde," indicating a connection to the place name.
In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the Loyde surname was Sir John Loyde, a knight who fought in the Scottish Wars of Independence under Edward I. He was recorded as being present at the Battle of Falkirk in 1298.
During the 15th century, the Loyde family established themselves as landowners in the county of Gloucestershire. One prominent member was William Loyde, who was born in 1420 and served as a member of Parliament for Gloucestershire in 1451.
Another notable individual with the Loyde surname was Samuel Loyde, an English inventor and puzzlist who lived from 1781 to 1868. He is best known for creating the famous Fifteen Puzzle, a sliding puzzle that became popular in the 19th century.
In the 18th century, there was a distinguished military officer named James Loyde, who served in the British Army during the American Revolutionary War. He was born in 1733 and achieved the rank of Major General before his death in 1808.
Throughout history, the Loyde surname has been associated with various locations across England, including Gloucestershire, Kent, and Wiltshire. While spellings may have varied slightly over time, the name has maintained its distinct identity and connection to its English roots.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Loyde 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. Shropshire leads with 21 Loydes recorded in 1881 and an index of 17.80x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Shropshire | 21 | 17.80x |
| Gloucestershire | 20 | 7.47x |
| Lancashire | 18 | 1.11x |
| Surrey | 15 | 2.25x |
| Kent | 8 | 1.72x |
| Lincolnshire | 7 | 3.21x |
| Radnorshire | 7 | 63.52x |
| Yorkshire | 7 | 0.52x |
| Wiltshire | 6 | 4.97x |
| Norfolk | 5 | 2.38x |
| Worcestershire | 5 | 2.80x |
| Staffordshire | 4 | 0.87x |
| Cheshire | 3 | 1.00x |
| Middlesex | 3 | 0.22x |
| Warwickshire | 3 | 0.87x |
| Buckinghamshire | 1 | 1.21x |
| Devon | 1 | 0.35x |
| Durham | 1 | 0.25x |
| Essex | 1 | 0.37x |
| Herefordshire | 1 | 1.79x |
| Huntingdonshire | 1 | 3.69x |
| Lanarkshire | 1 | 0.23x |
| Monmouthshire | 1 | 1.01x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Gt Ness in Shropshire leads with 20 Loydes recorded in 1881 and an index of 6451.61x.
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Loyde surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| Mary | 12 |
| Elizabeth | 11 |
| Jane | 8 |
| Sarah | 8 |
| Ann | 3 |
| Martha | 3 |
| Adelaide | 2 |
| Annie | 2 |
| Ellen | 2 |
| Ada | 1 |
| Alice | 1 |
| Allice | 1 |
| Caroline | 1 |
| Catherine | 1 |
| Easter | 1 |
| Edith | 1 |
| Eliza | 1 |
| Emily | 1 |
| Emma | 1 |
| Fanny | 1 |
| Georganna | 1 |
| Gertrude | 1 |
| Hannah | 1 |
| Harriet | 1 |
| Helen | 1 |
| Josephine | 1 |
| Lavin | 1 |
| Lilly | 1 |
| Lindah | 1 |
| Margaret | 1 |
| Miriam | 1 |
| Pheabe | 1 |
| Sophie | 1 |
| Virtrue | 1 |
| Winfred | 1 |
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Loyde surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 140 people were recorded with the Loyde surname. That placed it at #16,151 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 4 in 2016. That gives Loyde a modern rank of #38,419.
An English surname derived from the Greek word "laodice" which means "people's leader".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Loyde 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.