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UK surname

Orgill

A habitational surname derived from a place name in Normandy, France.

In the 1881 census there were 278 people recorded with the Orgill surname, ranking it #10,259 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 484, ranked #10,218, up from #10,259 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Wolverhampton, Burton-on-Trent and Burslem. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Northumberland, Newark and Sherwood and Hinckley and Bosworth.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Orgill is 578 in 1999. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 74.1%.

1881 census count

278

Ranked #10,259

Modern count

484

2016, ranked #10,218

Peak year

1999

578 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Orgill had 278 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #10,259 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 484 in 2016, ranked #10,218.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 469 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Orgill surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Orgill surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Orgill 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 202 #10,323
1861 historical 181 #12,997
1881 historical 278 #10,259
1891 historical 368 #9,464
1901 historical 438 #8,881
1911 historical 469 #8,232
1997 modern 533 #8,871
1998 modern 575 #8,622
1999 modern 578 #8,652
2000 modern 566 #8,744
2001 modern 548 #8,820
2002 modern 554 #8,933
2003 modern 534 #9,035
2004 modern 523 #9,214
2005 modern 526 #9,109
2006 modern 513 #9,305
2007 modern 502 #9,538
2008 modern 508 #9,521
2009 modern 519 #9,578
2010 modern 531 #9,615
2011 modern 535 #9,480
2012 modern 518 #9,629
2013 modern 508 #9,902
2014 modern 505 #10,012
2015 modern 491 #10,134
2016 modern 484 #10,218

Geography

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Where Orgills are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Wolverhampton, Burton-on-Trent, Burslem, Stapenhill and Church Gresley. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Northumberland, Newark and Sherwood, Hinckley and Bosworth, Sandwell and Lichfield. 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 Wolverhampton Staffordshire
2 Burton-on-Trent Staffordshire
3 Burslem Staffordshire
4 Stapenhill Staffordshire
5 Church Gresley Staffordshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Northumberland 008 Northumberland
2 Newark and Sherwood 006 Newark and Sherwood
3 Hinckley and Bosworth 005 Hinckley and Bosworth
4 Sandwell 015 Sandwell
5 Lichfield 006 Lichfield

Forenames

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First names often paired with Orgill

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Orgill

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

Rural Amenity

Nationally, the Orgill surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Orgill 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 comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Orgill 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

Orgill is most concentrated in decile 7 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

Orgill falls in decile 2 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 Orgill 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 Orgill, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Orgill

The surname Orgill has its origins in England, tracing back to the early medieval period. It is believed to be a locational name derived from a place known as Orgrave or Orgrave Hill, located in the county of Yorkshire. This place name stems from the Old English words "ōr," meaning a slope or edge, and "grāf," meaning a grove or small wood.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the year 1176, where it is spelled as "de Orgravill." This suggests that the name was initially associated with a particular family or individual residing in the area of Orgrave.

In the 13th century, the surname is found in the Hundred Rolls of Yorkshire, a census-like record from 1273, where it is written as "Orgrave." This variation in spelling was common during that time, as standardized spellings were yet to be established.

The Orgill name has a notable historical reference in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears in this record as "Orgrave," indicating the presence of a settlement or landholding with that name.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Orgill was John Orgill, who lived in Yorkshire in the late 14th century. Another notable figure was Thomas Orgill, born in 1592 in Yorkshire, who was a prominent merchant and landowner in his time.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Orgill family established themselves as influential landowners and gentry in various parts of Yorkshire. Robert Orgill (1620-1685) was a notable member of the family who served as a magistrate and held significant estates in the region.

In the 18th century, the Orgill surname spread to other parts of England, with individuals such as William Orgill (1735-1809), a successful merchant and shipowner from Bristol, contributing to the family's prominence.

Another notable figure was Sir Andrew Orgill (1767-1834), a British naval officer who played a significant role in the Napoleonic Wars and was knighted for his service.

As the name spread across England, variations in spelling emerged, including Orgill, Orgyll, Orgall, and Orgell, among others. Despite these variations, the name's roots can be traced back to the original place name of Orgrave in Yorkshire.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Orgill families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Orgill 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. Staffordshire leads with 125 Orgills recorded in 1881 and an index of 13.66x.

County Total Index
Staffordshire 125 13.66x
Derbyshire 71 16.72x
Lancashire 21 0.65x
Leicestershire 21 6.98x
Nottinghamshire 9 2.46x
Shropshire 8 3.41x
Oxfordshire 7 4.18x
Middlesex 6 0.22x
Worcestershire 3 0.85x
Warwickshire 2 0.29x
Yorkshire 2 0.07x
Dunbartonshire 1 1.37x
Essex 1 0.19x
Northamptonshire 1 0.39x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Burslem in Staffordshire leads with 19 Orgills recorded in 1881 and an index of 72.46x.

Place Total Index
Burslem 19 72.46x
Pelsall 19 698.53x
Stapenhill 16 253.16x
Hammerwich 15 1153.85x
Walsall Foreign 15 31.73x
Burton Upon Trent 14 65.39x
Derby St Peter 12 88.76x
Manchester 12 8.29x
Church Gresley 11 162.96x
Hugglescote 10 226.24x
West Bromwich 10 19.08x
Bodicote 7 1093.75x
Darlaston 7 55.34x
Derby St Alkmund 7 55.03x
Measham 7 448.72x
Nottingham St Mary 7 7.41x
Hamstall Ridware 6 1666.67x
Barton Under Needwood 5 301.20x
Shrewsbury St Mary 5 54.11x
Stanton Newhall 5 367.65x
Buxton 4 111.42x
Chorlton On Medlock 4 7.82x
Hampstead London 4 9.47x
Hinckley 4 56.10x
Horninglow 4 92.81x
Leicester St Mary 4 16.47x
Rugeley 4 60.88x
Ardwick 3 10.34x
Claylane 3 50.85x
Derby St Werburgh 3 12.24x
Dudley 3 6.97x
Ludlow St Lawrence 3 64.38x
Ashby De La Zouch 2 28.69x
Birmingham 2 0.88x
Boulton 2 1052.63x
Burton Extra 2 38.10x
Walsall Borough 2 28.13x
Worksop 2 18.45x
Fairfield 1 35.21x
Garston 1 10.53x
Holy Trinity 1 1.55x
Lichfield St Mary 1 37.88x
Loughborough 1 7.33x
Northampton St Sepulchre 1 7.70x
Oldham 1 0.96x
Row 1 10.60x
Rushall 1 18.55x
St Marylebone London 1 0.69x
St Pancras London 1 0.46x
Tipton 1 3.57x
Wensley 1 333.33x
West Ham 1 0.85x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 21
Sarah 13
Hannah 9
Ann 8
Eliza 7
Elizabeth 7
Emma 7
Annie 6
Jane 6
Martha 6
Alice 3
Clara 3
Ellen 3
Kate 3
Ada 2
Bertha 2
Betsy 2
Caroline 2
Catherine 2
Fanny 2
Florence 2
Lucy 2
Maria 2
Agnes 1
Aless 1
Amelia 1
Amy 1
Bessie 1
Betsey 1
Carry 1
Edith 1
Elizh. 1
Emily 1
Georgina 1
Harriet 1
Harriett 1
Letty 1
Lois 1
Margaret 1
Margret 1
Phillis 1
Rachel 1
Sally 1
Selina 1
Susanna 1
Unora 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 21
John 19
George 10
Charles 6
Henry 6
Samuel 6
Joseph 5
Francis 4
Thomas 4
Edward 3
Enoch 3
Harry 3
James 3
Thos. 3
Alfred 2
Matthew 2
Tom 2
Walter 2
Albert 1
Arthur 1
Aubrey 1
Benjamin 1
Christopher 1
Daniel 1
Edgar 1
Edwin 1
Ellen 1
Frank 1
Fred. 1
Frederick 1
G.Henry 1
Harold 1
Herbert 1
Jessie 1
Jno. 1
Louisa 1
Mattw.H. 1
Montague 1
Percy 1
Richard 1
Ruben 1
Rueben 1
Saml. 1
Van 1
Vincent 1
Wallace 1
Wm. 1
Wm.Lownes 1

FAQ

Orgill surname: questions and answers

How common was the Orgill surname in 1881?

In 1881, 278 people were recorded with the Orgill surname. That placed it at #10,259 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Orgill surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 484 in 2016. That gives Orgill a modern rank of #10,218.

What does the Orgill surname mean?

A habitational surname derived from a place name in Normandy, France.

What does the Orgill map show?

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