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UK surname

Neyland

Derived from a Welsh place name, possibly referring to a new or newly established settlement.

In the 1881 census there were 28 people recorded with the Neyland surname, ranking it #29,646 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 103, ranked #30,515, down from #29,646 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Kettering, Cheshire East and Swansea.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Neyland is 108 in 2006. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 267.9%.

1881 census count

28

Ranked #29,646

Modern count

103

2016, ranked #30,515

Peak year

2006

108 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Neyland had 28 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #29,646 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 53 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living.

Neyland surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Neyland surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Neyland 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 25 #28,853
1861 historical 39 #29,099
1881 historical 28 #29,646
1891 historical 38 #31,330
1901 historical 47 #28,929
1911 historical 53 #27,508
1997 modern 94 #27,781
1998 modern 102 #27,314
1999 modern 104 #27,164
2000 modern 91 #28,952
2001 modern 87 #29,161
2002 modern 85 #29,867
2003 modern 82 #30,206
2004 modern 96 #28,605
2005 modern 106 #27,044
2006 modern 108 #27,015
2007 modern 102 #28,351
2008 modern 102 #28,664
2009 modern 106 #28,666
2010 modern 100 #30,225
2011 modern 97 #30,552
2012 modern 103 #29,733
2013 modern 104 #30,076
2014 modern 102 #30,714
2015 modern 106 #29,895
2016 modern 103 #30,515

Geography

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Where Neylands 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 Kettering, Cheshire East, Swansea and Brighton and Hove. 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 Kettering 011 Kettering
2 Cheshire East 037 Cheshire East
3 Swansea 012 Swansea
4 Swansea 005 Swansea
5 Brighton and Hove 019 Brighton and Hove

Forenames

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First names often paired with Neyland

These lists show first names that appear often with the Neyland 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 Neyland

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

Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living

Nationally, the Neyland surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Neyland household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Families with resident dependent children (but not students) are common. Established family groups and White ethnicity predominate, as do individuals born in the UK. They are more likely than the Supergroup average to have been resident in their terraced, semi-detached, or detached houses for more than one year. Levels of multiple car ownership are high. Properties are owned and typically have surplus living space. Associate professionals and administrative occupations are prevalent, and parents are likely to be in middle age or approaching retirement. Educational attainment is above the Supergroup average. Scattered developments and concentrations are found in many small towns.

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

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Neyland is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Neyland 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

Neyland falls in decile 10 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Neyland is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of Over 70 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 Neyland, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Neyland

The surname Neyland is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the county of Devon. It is derived from the Old English words "ney" meaning "near" and "land" referring to a piece of land or territory. This suggests that the name was given to someone who lived near a particular area or landmark.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Neyland can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086. This historical record documented a landowner named Reinald de Neilande, whose name likely evolved into the modern spelling of Neyland over time.

During the Middle Ages, variations of the name such as Naylond, Neilande, and Neylaunde were commonly used in various regions of England. These variations often reflected the local dialects and pronunciations of the time.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named William Neyland (c. 1510-1568) was a prominent merchant and member of the Company of Merchant Adventurers in London. His success in trade and business contributed to the widespread recognition of the Neyland surname.

Another historical figure bearing the name was Sir John Neyland (1594-1672), a military officer who served during the English Civil War. He was knighted for his loyalty to King Charles I and played a significant role in the conflict.

During the 17th century, the Neyland family established themselves in the county of Somerset, where they owned land and properties. One member of this family, Thomas Neyland (1642-1721), was a successful landowner and influential figure in the local community.

In the 18th century, the name Neyland was associated with the village of Neyland in Pembrokeshire, Wales. This place name likely derived from the Old English words "ney" and "land," further reinforcing the connection between the surname and its geographical origins.

Another notable individual with the surname Neyland was John Neyland (1805-1890), a prominent architect who designed several churches and public buildings in the county of Yorkshire during the Victorian era.

As the centuries progressed, the Neyland surname continued to spread across various regions of England and beyond, with individuals bearing this name making notable contributions in various fields, including agriculture, politics, and the arts.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Neyland families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Neyland 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 9 Neylands recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.78x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 9 2.78x
Middlesex 8 2.93x
Durham 7 8.62x
Cheshire 1 1.66x
Derbyshire 1 2.34x
Hampshire 1 1.79x
Surrey 1 0.75x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Stockton On Tees in Durham leads with 7 Neylands recorded in 1881 and an index of 179.03x.

Place Total Index
Stockton On Tees 7 179.03x
Everton 6 58.14x
Islington London 6 22.68x
Hulme 2 29.59x
Acton 1 62.50x
Byfleet 1 833.33x
Chesterfield 1 62.50x
Churton By Farndon 1 10000.00x
South Stoneham 1 82.64x
St Pancras London 1 4.55x
Whittingham 1 714.29x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 6
Agnes 1
Catherine 1
Julia 1
Margaret 1
Sarah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Alfred 3
William 3
Albert 1
Brian 1
Chas. 1
Daniel 1
Francis 1
Hy. 1
James 1
Jno. 1
John 1
P.O.C. 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 Neyland households.

FAQ

Neyland surname: questions and answers

How common was the Neyland surname in 1881?

In 1881, 28 people were recorded with the Neyland surname. That placed it at #29,646 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Neyland surname today?

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

What does the Neyland surname mean?

Derived from a Welsh place name, possibly referring to a new or newly established settlement.

What does the Neyland map show?

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