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UK surname

Lurie

Jewish surname derived from the Yiddish male given name Lurie, meaning "beloved one."

In the 1881 census there were 2 people recorded with the Lurie surname, ranking it #33,721 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 103, ranked #30,515, up from #33,721 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Camden, Barnet and Bury.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Lurie is 119 in 2006. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 5050.0%.

1881 census count

2

Ranked #33,721

Modern count

103

2016, ranked #30,515

Peak year

2006

119 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • Lurie had 2 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,721 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 103 in 2016, ranked #30,515.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 49 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Lurie surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Lurie surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Lurie 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 2 #33,133
1861 historical 14 #32,072
1881 historical 2 #33,721
1891 historical 21 #32,526
1901 historical 49 #28,696
1911 historical 30 #30,073
1997 modern 78 #29,785
1998 modern 85 #29,439
1999 modern 84 #29,700
2000 modern 83 #29,809
2001 modern 83 #29,617
2002 modern 102 #27,596
2003 modern 100 #27,722
2004 modern 101 #27,813
2005 modern 106 #27,044
2006 modern 119 #25,413
2007 modern 108 #27,391
2008 modern 102 #28,664
2009 modern 105 #28,815
2010 modern 116 #27,704
2011 modern 104 #29,424
2012 modern 97 #30,798
2013 modern 97 #31,239
2014 modern 101 #30,855
2015 modern 104 #30,269
2016 modern 103 #30,515

Geography

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Where Luries 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 Camden, Barnet, Bury, Peterborough and Bournemouth. 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 Camden 014 Camden
2 Barnet 001 Barnet
3 Bury 026 Bury
4 Peterborough 023 Peterborough
5 Bournemouth 012 Bournemouth

Forenames

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First names often paired with Lurie

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Lurie

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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Lurie surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Lurie 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 includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Central Connected Professionals and Managers

Group

Senior Professionals

Within London, Lurie is most associated with areas classed as Senior Professionals, part of Central Connected Professionals and Managers. 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 very central neighbourhoods house residents whose ages are more skewed towards older age cohorts than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Few households have young children. Rates of illness are low. Indian ethnicity is rare compared to the Supergroup mean. Property under occupation is more common, despite the centrality of neighbourhoods, and more residents live in communal establishments than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Adult residents of these neighbourhoods are typically aged 25 to 44, working full-time in professional, managerial or associate professional occupations. There are few families with dependent children. The predominantly Inner London neighbourhoods have an international character, including many residents born elsewhere in Europe alongside high numbers of individuals identifying as of Chinese ethnicity. Many individuals are never married, childless and/or living alone. Above average numbers of individuals, likely to be full-time students, live in communal establishments. Elsewhere, privately rented flats are the dominant housing type. Residents of these areas are well-qualified, with a significant number holding Level 4 or above qualifications. There is a correspondingly high level of individuals employed full-time in professional, managerial and associated professional or technical occupations. Employing industries are financial, real estate, professional, administration, and, to a lesser degree, transport and communications. Unemployment is uncommon.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Lurie 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.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Lurie 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.

9
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Lurie 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.

8
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Lurie

The surname Lurie originates from Germany, where it was first recorded in the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the German word "Lauer," meaning "watchman" or "sentinel." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who worked as a watchman or guard.

The earliest known record of the name Lurie dates back to 1535, when it was mentioned in a document from the town of Nürnberg. In this document, a man named Hans Lurie was listed as a resident of the town.

Throughout the 16th and 17th centuries, the Lurie name appeared in various records across Germany, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. During this time, spellings such as "Lurer," "Lurer," and "Lürer" were also used.

One notable individual with the Lurie surname was Johann Lurie, a German scholar who lived from 1583 to 1640. He was a professor of philosophy and theology at the University of Leipzig and published several works on these subjects.

In the 18th century, the Lurie name began to spread beyond Germany. Some individuals with this surname migrated to other parts of Europe and even to the Americas. One such person was Friedrich Lurie, a German immigrant who settled in Pennsylvania in the 1740s and became a successful farmer.

Another notable figure with the Lurie surname was Carl Lurie, a German-American artist who lived from 1834 to 1892. He was known for his landscape paintings and was a member of the Hudson River School, a prominent art movement in the United States during the 19th century.

In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the Lurie name continued to appear in various regions, including Germany, the United States, and parts of Eastern Europe. One individual of note was Isaac Lurie, a Russian-born writer and journalist who lived from 1876 to 1944 and wrote extensively about Jewish culture and literature.

Overall, the surname Lurie has a rich history dating back to 16th-century Germany, where it likely originated as an occupational name for a watchman or guard. Over the centuries, it has spread to various parts of the world and has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including scholars, artists, and writers.

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1881 census detail

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Lurie families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Lurie 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. Warwickshire leads with 2 Luries recorded in 1881 and an index of 41.15x.

County Total Index
Warwickshire 2 41.15x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Birmingham in Warwickshire leads with 2 Luries recorded in 1881 and an index of 123.46x.

Place Total Index
Birmingham 2 123.46x

Top male names

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

Name Count
Levi 1
Moses 1

FAQ

Lurie surname: questions and answers

How common was the Lurie surname in 1881?

In 1881, 2 people were recorded with the Lurie surname. That placed it at #33,721 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Lurie surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 103 in 2016. That gives Lurie a modern rank of #30,515.

What does the Lurie surname mean?

Jewish surname derived from the Yiddish male given name Lurie, meaning "beloved one."

What does the Lurie map show?

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