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UK surname

Meeham

In the 1881 census there were 59 people recorded with the Meeham surname, ranking it #25,281 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 28, ranked #36,125, down from #25,281 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Burton-on-Trent, Gateshead and Manchester. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Meeham is 152 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 52.5%.

1881 census count

59

Ranked #25,281

Modern count

28

2016, ranked #36,125

Peak year

1911

152 bearers

Map years

2

1891 to 1911

Key insights

  • Meeham had 59 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #25,281 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 28 in 2016, ranked #36,125.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 152 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is No data.

Meeham surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Meeham surname density by area, 1911 census.

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Timeline

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Meeham 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 19 #29,904
1861 historical 49 #27,768
1881 historical 59 #25,281
1891 historical 139 #19,311
1901 historical 77 #25,627
1911 historical 152 #17,712
1997 modern 31 #34,582
1998 modern 30 #34,833
1999 modern 35 #34,418
2000 modern 25 #35,382
2001 modern 18 #35,961
2002 modern 19 #35,991
2003 modern 19 #36,011
2004 modern 22 #35,878
2005 modern 21 #36,083
2006 modern 25 #35,903
2007 modern 24 #36,072
2008 modern 24 #36,148
2009 modern 28 #35,988
2010 modern 28 #36,084
2011 modern 29 #36,004
2012 modern 34 #35,711
2013 modern 30 #35,990
2014 modern 29 #36,058
2015 modern 29 #36,040
2016 modern 28 #36,125

Geography

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Where Meehams are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Burton-on-Trent, Gateshead, Manchester, Wakefield and Liverpool. 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.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Burton-on-Trent Staffordshire
2 Gateshead Durham
3 Manchester Lancashire
4 Wakefield Yorkshire, West Riding
5 Liverpool Lancashire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 No data No data

Forenames

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First names often paired with Meeham

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Meeham

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

No data

Group

No data

Nationally, the Meeham surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Meeham household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

No data

Group

No data

Within London, Meeham 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.

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The modern neighbourhood pattern for Meeham is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Irish

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

1881 census detail

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Meeham families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Meeham 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. Lancashire leads with 18 Meehams recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.68x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 18 2.68x
Middlesex 12 2.12x
Yorkshire 12 2.14x
Staffordshire 7 3.67x
Hampshire 3 2.59x
Essex 2 1.79x
Shropshire 2 4.09x
Durham 1 0.59x
Lanarkshire 1 0.55x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Linthorpe in Yorkshire leads with 9 Meehams recorded in 1881 and an index of 269.46x.

Place Total Index
Linthorpe 9 269.46x
Walton Le Dale 9 500.00x
Burton Upon Trent 7 156.60x
Hornsey 6 83.92x
Willesden 4 75.05x
Manchester 3 9.94x
Alverstoke 2 47.62x
Barnsley 2 34.60x
Blackburn 2 11.20x
Bromfield 2 1818.18x
Little Warley 2 1250.00x
Oldham 2 9.23x
Bonchurch 1 769.23x
Bromley London 1 8.04x
Darlington 1 15.38x
Gorbals 1 91.74x
Leeds 1 3.16x
St Pancras London 1 2.20x
Toxteth Park 1 4.40x
West Derby 1 5.09x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 6
Annie 2
Cecilia 2
Elizabeth 2
Ada 1
Ann 1
Bridget 1
Catherine 1
Elizth. 1
Ellen 1
Emily 1
Jane 1
Miriam 1
Rose 1
Sarah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 8
William 4
Henry 3
James 3
Patrick 3
Alfred 1
Charley 1
Edward 1
Edwin 1
Fredk. 1
George 1
Joseph 1
Martin 1
Michael 1
Peter 1
Samuel 1
Thomas 1
Thos. 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Meeham households.

FAQ

Meeham surname: questions and answers

How common was the Meeham surname in 1881?

In 1881, 59 people were recorded with the Meeham surname. That placed it at #25,281 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Meeham surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 28 in 2016. That gives Meeham a modern rank of #36,125.

What does the Meeham map show?

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