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UK surname

Oflynn

Locational surname from a place in Ireland containing 'Ui Fhloinn' meaning descendants of Flann.

In the 1881 census there were 40 people recorded with the Oflynn surname, ranking it #28,011 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 827, ranked #6,723, up from #28,011 in 1881.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Oflynn is 843 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1967.5%.

1881 census count

40

Ranked #28,011

Modern count

827

2016, ranked #6,723

Peak year

2010

843 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Oflynn had 40 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #28,011 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 827 in 2016, ranked #6,723.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 89 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Oflynn surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Oflynn surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Oflynn 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 5 #32,456
1861 historical 1 #34,435
1881 historical 40 #28,011
1891 historical 50 #30,253
1901 historical 55 #28,064
1911 historical 89 #23,922
1997 modern 770 #6,736
1998 modern 792 #6,807
1999 modern 802 #6,775
2000 modern 798 #6,787
2001 modern 792 #6,692
2002 modern 820 #6,640
2003 modern 786 #6,744
2004 modern 809 #6,609
2005 modern 786 #6,695
2006 modern 801 #6,622
2007 modern 827 #6,511
2008 modern 826 #6,565
2009 modern 820 #6,741
2010 modern 843 #6,739
2011 modern 822 #6,791
2012 modern 813 #6,749
2013 modern 824 #6,777
2014 modern 825 #6,808
2015 modern 819 #6,799
2016 modern 827 #6,723

Geography

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Where Oflynns 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 Cornwall, Barnet, Leicester and Bridgend. 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 Cornwall 008 Cornwall
2 Barnet 024 Barnet
3 Barnet 021 Barnet
4 Leicester 016 Leicester
5 Bridgend 001 Bridgend

Forenames

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First names often paired with Oflynn

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

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

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Oflynn is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

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

Oflynn 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Oflynn falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more 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 Oflynn 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Oflynn

The surname OFLYNN is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic Ó Floinn, meaning "descendant of Flann." The name was first found in County Kerry, Ireland, where it originated as a branch of the once powerful O'Connor family.

The OFLYNN surname is believed to have originated in the 10th century, with one of the earliest recorded instances being that of Flann Ua Floinn, a notable Irish poet and scholar who lived from around 950 to 1022. His descendants adopted the surname OFLYNN, which eventually spread to other parts of Ireland.

In the 16th century, the OFLYNNs were among the families who aided the Earl of Desmond during the Desmond Rebellions against English rule. Several OFLYNNs were recorded in the Fiants of the Tudor monarchs, which were official documents issued by the English government in Ireland.

One of the earliest recorded OFLYNNs was Donal OFLYNN, a prominent landowner in County Kerry in the late 16th century. Another notable figure was Edmond OFLYNN (c. 1570-1629), an Irish Catholic priest and professor of theology who served as the president of the Irish College in Salamanca, Spain.

In the 17th century, the OFLYNN name was found in various parts of Ireland, including County Cork and County Limerick. A notable OFLYNN from this period was Arthur OFLYNN (c. 1670-1738), an Irish Jacobite who fought in the Battle of the Boyne and later served as a colonel in the Irish Brigade of the French army.

During the 18th century, the OFLYNN surname was associated with several prominent figures in Irish literature and politics. One such figure was Maurice OFLYNN (1722-1793), an Irish poet and playwright who wrote works in both English and Irish.

Another notable OFLYNN was John OFLYNN (1785-1840), an Irish Catholic priest and writer who served as the president of the Royal College of St. Patrick in Maynooth, Ireland. He was known for his efforts to promote Catholic education and his opposition to the Act of Union between Great Britain and Ireland.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Oflynn families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Oflynn 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. Cumberland leads with 7 Oflynns recorded in 1881 and an index of 34.74x.

County Total Index
Cumberland 7 34.74x
Lancashire 5 1.80x
Yorkshire 4 1.73x
Durham 3 4.31x
Middlesex 3 1.28x
Derbyshire 1 2.73x
Staffordshire 1 1.27x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Whitehaven in Cumberland leads with 7 Oflynns recorded in 1881 and an index of 654.21x.

Place Total Index
Whitehaven 7 654.21x
Blackburn 4 54.13x
Bradford 3 53.48x
Gateshead 3 57.58x
Bethnal Green London 1 9.83x
Church Gresley 1 172.41x
Eccleshall 1 333.33x
Islington London 1 4.41x
Norwood 1 185.19x
Walton On Hill 1 66.67x
York St Maurice 1 227.27x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Sarah 2
Anne 1
Beatrice 1
Hannah 1
Jane 1
Laura 1
Louisa 1
Mabel 1
Margret 1
Marienne 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 2
Michael 2
William 2
Alexander 1
Anthony 1
Charles 1
J.T. 1
Paddy 1
Patrick 1
Thomas 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 Oflynn households.

FAQ

Oflynn surname: questions and answers

How common was the Oflynn surname in 1881?

In 1881, 40 people were recorded with the Oflynn surname. That placed it at #28,011 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Oflynn surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 827 in 2016. That gives Oflynn a modern rank of #6,723.

What does the Oflynn surname mean?

Locational surname from a place in Ireland containing 'Ui Fhloinn' meaning descendants of Flann.

What does the Oflynn map show?

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