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UK surname

Naude

A surname of French origin meaning "the new," or possibly derived from a place with that name.

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Naude surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 136, ranked #25,377, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Merton, Selby and Waltham Forest.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Naude is 136 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 13500.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

136

2016, ranked #25,377

Peak year

2013

136 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • Naude had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 136 in 2016, ranked #25,377.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 2 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Naude surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Naude surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Naude 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
1861 historical 1 #34,435
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1891 historical 2 #34,436
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1911 historical 1 #34,332
1997 modern 39 #33,759
1998 modern 47 #33,197
1999 modern 54 #32,660
2000 modern 72 #30,977
2001 modern 65 #31,501
2002 modern 79 #30,499
2003 modern 78 #30,654
2004 modern 75 #31,233
2005 modern 88 #29,831
2006 modern 107 #27,179
2007 modern 113 #26,641
2008 modern 119 #26,067
2009 modern 112 #27,685
2010 modern 133 #25,379
2011 modern 126 #26,060
2012 modern 134 #25,059
2013 modern 136 #25,252
2014 modern 127 #26,634
2015 modern 125 #26,808
2016 modern 136 #25,377

Geography

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Where Naudes 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 Merton, Selby, Waltham Forest, St Edmundsbury and Brent. 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 Merton 016 Merton
2 Selby 001 Selby
3 Waltham Forest 026 Waltham Forest
4 St Edmundsbury 014 St Edmundsbury
5 Brent 001 Brent

Forenames

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First names often paired with Naude

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Naude

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Naude, 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 Naude surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Naude 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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Naude 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

Naude 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.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Naude 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 Naude 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 - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Naude

The surname Naude has its origins in France, with the earliest records of the name dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "naudet," which means "little boat." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a person who worked on or operated small boats, perhaps as a fisherman or ferryman.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a 13th-century document from the Normandy region of France, where it appears as "Naudé." This spelling variation likely arose due to regional dialectical differences in the pronunciation of the name.

In the 14th century, the name Naude began to appear in various records and manuscripts across other regions of France, including Brittany and Poitou. During this time, the name was occasionally associated with certain place names, such as "Naudé de la Ville" (Naude of the Town) or "Naudé du Bois" (Naude of the Woods), indicating the individual's place of origin or residence.

One notable figure bearing the surname Naude was Phillippe Naude (1654-1723), a French Protestant theologian and philosopher who fled to England during the persecution of Huguenots in France. He became a tutor to the children of the Duke of Marlborough and published several influential works on theology and philosophy.

Another prominent individual was Samuel Naude (1600-1652), a French bibliographer and librarian who served as the librarian to Cardinal Richelieu and later to Cardinal Mazarin. He was renowned for his extensive knowledge of books and manuscripts and played a significant role in the development of the Bibliothèque Mazarine, one of the earliest public libraries in France.

In the 16th century, the surname Naude was also found in the Netherlands, where it was spelled as "Naudé." One notable bearer of this variation was Gabriel Naudé (1600-1653), a French scholar and librarian who is considered one of the founders of the field of library science. He served as the librarian to Cardinal Mazarin and wrote several influential works on libraries and book collecting.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name continued to spread across Europe, with records showing individuals bearing the surname Naude in various regions, including Germany, Switzerland, and even as far as Russia.

Another significant figure with the surname Naude was Jean-Baptiste Naude (1772-1846), a French architect and engineer who played a crucial role in the construction of several important buildings and monuments in Paris, including the Arc de Triomphe and the Palais de la Bourse (Paris Stock Exchange).

Throughout its history, the surname Naude has been associated with individuals from diverse professions, including theologians, philosophers, librarians, architects, and engineers. While its origins may have been humble, referring to those who worked on small boats, the name has gained recognition and prominence over the centuries.

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1881 census detail

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Naude families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Naude 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. Middlesex leads with 1 Naudes recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.37x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 1 10.37x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Kensington London in Middlesex leads with 1 Naudes recorded in 1881 and an index of 185.19x.

Place Total Index
Kensington London 1 185.19x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Anna 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 Naude households.

Occupation Count
Governess 1

FAQ

Naude surname: questions and answers

How common was the Naude surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Naude surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Naude surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 136 in 2016. That gives Naude a modern rank of #25,377.

What does the Naude surname mean?

A surname of French origin meaning "the new," or possibly derived from a place with that name.

What does the Naude map show?

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