UK surname
A surname possibly derived from the French town of Lully or a diminutive of Louis.
In the 1881 census there were 8 people recorded with the Lully surname, ranking it #32,581 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 21, ranked #36,596, down from #32,581 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Devonport Stonehouse, East, London parishes and Auckland St Andrew. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Lully is 166 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 162.5%.
1881 census count
8
Ranked #32,581
Modern count
21
2016, ranked #36,596
Peak year
1891
166 bearers
Map years
1
1891 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Lully surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Lully surname density by area, 1891 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 | 20 | #29,743 |
| 1861 | historical | 86 | #22,810 |
| 1881 | historical | 8 | #32,581 |
| 1891 | historical | 166 | #17,077 |
| 1901 | historical | 26 | #31,152 |
| 1911 | historical | 44 | #28,454 |
| 1997 | modern | 12 | #36,785 |
| 1998 | modern | 13 | #36,679 |
| 1999 | modern | 11 | #36,917 |
| 2000 | modern | 9 | #37,119 |
| 2001 | modern | 9 | #36,980 |
| 2002 | modern | 12 | #36,679 |
| 2003 | modern | 16 | #36,304 |
| 2004 | modern | 13 | #36,742 |
| 2005 | modern | 19 | #36,247 |
| 2006 | modern | 18 | #36,412 |
| 2007 | modern | 22 | #36,213 |
| 2008 | modern | 23 | #36,211 |
| 2009 | modern | 21 | #36,470 |
| 2010 | modern | 19 | #36,687 |
| 2011 | modern | 22 | #36,430 |
| 2012 | modern | 21 | #36,490 |
| 2013 | modern | 21 | #36,561 |
| 2014 | modern | 22 | #36,496 |
| 2015 | modern | 22 | #36,493 |
| 2016 | modern | 21 | #36,596 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Devonport Stonehouse, East, London parishes, Auckland St Andrew, Lambeth and Burgh-on-the-Sands. 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 | Devonport Stonehouse, East | Devon |
| 2 | London parishes | London 1 |
| 3 | Auckland St Andrew | Durham |
| 4 | Lambeth | London (South Districts) |
| 5 | Burgh-on-the-Sands | Cumberland |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Lully 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 Lully, 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 Lully surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Lully 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, Lully 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 Lully is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Lully, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Lully originates from France, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. The name is believed to have derived from the Old French word "Lou," which translates to "wolf," suggesting a connection to the animal or perhaps a nickname associated with certain characteristics or traits.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Lully surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This historical document mentions individuals bearing the name Lully in various regions of England, indicating that the surname had already spread beyond its French origins.
During the 13th century, the Lully name gained prominence with the celebrated life of Ramon Lull, a renowned philosopher, logician, and writer born in Palma de Mallorca in 1232. His influential works, such as the "Ars Magna" and "Blanquerna," contributed significantly to the intellectual and literary realms of his time.
In the 16th century, the Lully surname surfaced in connection with Jean-Baptiste Lully, a prominent French composer and musician who was born in Florence, Italy, in 1632. Lully's contributions to the development of French baroque opera and his position as the court composer under Louis XIV cemented his place in the annals of musical history.
Another notable figure bearing the Lully surname was Edmond Lully, a French playwright and librettist who lived from 1610 to 1688. His collaboration with the composer Jean-Baptiste Lully in the creation of numerous operas and ballets played a crucial role in shaping the cultural landscape of 17th-century France.
The Lully name also traces back to various place names, such as the commune of Lully in the Haute-Savoie region of France, which may have contributed to the surname's origins or dispersal across different regions.
While the Lully surname has its roots in France, it has since spread globally, with variations in spelling and pronunciation emerging in different cultures and languages. However, the name's historical significance remains firmly rooted in its French heritage and the influential figures who have borne this surname throughout the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Lully 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. Essex leads with 2 Lullys recorded in 1881 and an index of 12.99x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Essex | 2 | 12.99x |
| Gloucestershire | 2 | 13.07x |
| Cumberland | 1 | 14.88x |
| Devon | 1 | 6.16x |
| Middlesex | 1 | 1.28x |
| Surrey | 1 | 2.63x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Bristol Temple in Gloucestershire leads with 2 Lullys recorded in 1881 and an index of 2000.00x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Temple | 2 | 2000.00x |
| Woodford St Mary | 2 | 10000.00x |
| Burgh By Sands | 1 | 5000.00x |
| Devonport | 1 | 526.32x |
| Lambeth | 1 | 14.71x |
| St George Hanover Square | 1 | 72.99x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Lully surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 8 people were recorded with the Lully surname. That placed it at #32,581 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 21 in 2016. That gives Lully a modern rank of #36,596.
A surname possibly derived from the French town of Lully or a diminutive of Louis.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Lully 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.