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UK surname

Narraway

In the 1881 census there were 88 people recorded with the Narraway surname, ranking it #21,211 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 173, ranked #21,561, down from #21,211 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Greenwich, London parishes and Lewisham. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Cornwall, Thanet and Sedgemoor.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Narraway is 173 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 96.6%.

1881 census count

88

Ranked #21,211

Modern count

173

2016, ranked #21,561

Peak year

2016

173 bearers

Map years

5

1901 to 2016

Key insights

  • Narraway had 88 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #21,211 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 173 in 2016, ranked #21,561.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 153 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Narraway surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Narraway surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Narraway 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 44 #25,328
1861 historical 16 #31,832
1881 historical 88 #21,211
1891 historical 92 #25,109
1901 historical 133 #19,372
1911 historical 153 #17,633
1997 modern 129 #23,143
1998 modern 136 #23,013
1999 modern 147 #22,110
2000 modern 149 #21,874
2001 modern 147 #21,756
2002 modern 152 #21,723
2003 modern 140 #22,634
2004 modern 159 #21,007
2005 modern 158 #21,052
2006 modern 146 #22,320
2007 modern 151 #22,120
2008 modern 145 #22,929
2009 modern 154 #22,536
2010 modern 156 #22,886
2011 modern 161 #22,187
2012 modern 159 #22,361
2013 modern 161 #22,521
2014 modern 165 #22,356
2015 modern 170 #21,800
2016 modern 173 #21,561

Geography

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Where Narraways are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Greenwich, London parishes, Lewisham and Battersea. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Cornwall, Thanet, Sedgemoor, Leicester and West Devon. 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 Greenwich London (South Districts)
2 London parishes London 1
3 Lewisham London (South Districts)
4 London parishes London 3
5 Battersea London (South Districts)

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Cornwall 003 Cornwall
2 Thanet 012 Thanet
3 Sedgemoor 012 Sedgemoor
4 Leicester 035 Leicester
5 West Devon 006 West Devon

Forenames

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First names often paired with Narraway

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Narraway

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

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Narraway is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction 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

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

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

Narraway 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

Narraway falls in decile 7 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

7
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Narraway 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

1881 census detail

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Narraway families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Narraway 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 17 Narraways recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.74x.

County Total Index
Kent 17 5.74x
Surrey 15 3.55x
Middlesex 12 1.38x
Staffordshire 10 3.41x
Buckinghamshire 7 13.34x
Gloucestershire 6 3.52x
Somerset 6 4.29x
Worcestershire 6 5.29x
Devon 4 2.21x
Hampshire 2 1.12x
Oxfordshire 2 3.73x
Cheshire 1 0.52x
Lanarkshire 1 0.36x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Battersea in Surrey leads with 8 Narraways recorded in 1881 and an index of 25.05x.

Place Total Index
Battersea 8 25.05x
Lewisham 8 50.67x
Chesham 7 362.69x
Greenwich 7 50.65x
Bristol St Philip Jacob 6 37.43x
Camberwell 6 10.82x
Dudley 6 43.54x
Hammersmith London 6 28.06x
Paddington London 6 18.80x
Weston Super Mare 6 169.97x
Chorlton 4 3636.36x
Stafford St Mary 4 96.39x
Bideford 2 103.09x
Brixham 2 95.69x
Keele 2 645.16x
Marston 2 1333.33x
Plumstead 2 20.26x
St John Winchester 2 540.54x
Govan 1 1.44x
Higher Bebington 1 81.30x
Newington 1 3.12x

Top female names

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

FAQ

Narraway surname: questions and answers

How common was the Narraway surname in 1881?

In 1881, 88 people were recorded with the Narraway surname. That placed it at #21,211 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Narraway surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 173 in 2016. That gives Narraway a modern rank of #21,561.

What does the Narraway map show?

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