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UK surname

Ormonde

A surname derived from the placename Ormonde, referring to an area in Ireland.

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Ormonde surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 182, ranked #20,890, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Burnley, Forest of Dean and Barnet.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Ormonde is 196 in 2011. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 18100.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

182

2016, ranked #20,890

Peak year

2011

196 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Ormonde had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 182 in 2016, ranked #20,890.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 87 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Outer Suburbs.

Ormonde surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Ormonde surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Ormonde 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 4 #33,628
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1891 historical 54 #29,849
1901 historical 87 #24,386
1911 historical 43 #28,581
1997 modern 161 #20,176
1998 modern 167 #20,258
1999 modern 177 #19,670
2000 modern 168 #20,252
2001 modern 165 #20,199
2002 modern 172 #20,108
2003 modern 163 #20,554
2004 modern 171 #20,079
2005 modern 171 #19,985
2006 modern 177 #19,738
2007 modern 189 #19,146
2008 modern 186 #19,524
2009 modern 181 #20,277
2010 modern 188 #20,235
2011 modern 196 #19,538
2012 modern 183 #20,356
2013 modern 185 #20,575
2014 modern 189 #20,441
2015 modern 187 #20,502
2016 modern 182 #20,890

Geography

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Where Ormondes 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 Burnley, Forest of Dean, Barnet, Islington and South Tyneside. 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 Burnley 010 Burnley
2 Forest of Dean 007 Forest of Dean
3 Barnet 037 Barnet
4 Islington 001 Islington
5 South Tyneside 011 South Tyneside

Forenames

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First names often paired with Ormonde

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Ormonde

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

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Outer Suburbs

Nationally, the Ormonde surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Outer Suburbs, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Ormonde household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods are found on the outer edges of many towns and cities. Many residents were born outside the UK. Indian ethnic group representation is high. There are high numbers of families with dependent children aged 5 to 14. Incidences of disability and of provision of unpaid care are low. Neighbourhoods provide a mix of detached housing and flats, and terraced housing is not uncommon. Levels of overcrowding are low and homeownership rates are high. Professional and managerial occupations are prevalent: unemployment is low and education to degree level is the norm.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

Professional Periphery

Within London, Ormonde is most associated with areas classed as Professional Periphery, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. 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 neighbourhoods predominantly house residents aged 45+, with many aged 85+. Most employed residents work in senior roles, and relatively few work in unskilled jobs. Terraced housing is comparatively rare, but communal living is more common. More residents identify as of Indian ethnicity and more affiliate with non-Christian religions. Disability levels are below the Supergroup average.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Ormonde 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

Ormonde falls in decile 1 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.

1
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Ormonde is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 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 - Irish

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

Meaning and origin of Ormonde

The surname Ormonde has its origins in medieval Ireland, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Irish Gaelic words "ormond" or "urmhumhain," which translate to "eastern territory" or "eastern munster," referring to the historic region of Ormond in County Tipperary.

The name is closely associated with the Butler family, one of the most powerful Anglo-Irish dynasties of the Middle Ages. The first recorded bearer of the surname was Theobald Walter, a Norman adventurer who accompanied King Henry II to Ireland in 1171. Theobald was granted vast lands in Ormond and became the ancestor of the Butlers of Ormonde.

Historical references to the name can be found in various medieval records and chronicles. One notable example is the Annals of Inisfallen, a monastic chronicle compiled in the late 12th century, which mentions the "men of Urmhumhain" (Ormond) in its entries.

The most famous and influential bearer of the Ormonde name was James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde (1610-1688), a prominent military commander and statesman who played a pivotal role in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. Other notable figures with the surname include Thomas Butler, 10th Earl of Ormonde (1532-1614), a powerful Irish nobleman and Lord Treasurer of Ireland, and Walter Butler, Earl of Ormonde (c. 1569-1633), a military leader and Lord President of Munster.

The name Ormonde is also closely linked to several place names in Ireland, such as Ormonde Castle in County Tipperary, which was the ancestral seat of the Butlers, and the historic baronies of Upper and Lower Ormond. Additionally, the surname has been recorded with various alternative spellings, such as Ormond, Ormounde, and Oremounde, reflecting the linguistic evolution and regional variations of the name over time.

The Ormonde surname has a rich and fascinating history, deeply intertwined with the turbulent events of medieval Ireland and the power struggles between Anglo-Norman settlers and Gaelic Irish families. Its longevity and prominence serve as a testament to the enduring legacy of the Butler dynasty and the cultural significance of the ancient territory of Ormond.

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1881 census detail

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Ormonde families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Ormonde 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 Ormondes 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. St George Hanover in Middlesex leads with 1 Ormondes recorded in 1881 and an index of 769.23x.

Place Total Index
St George Hanover 1 769.23x

Top female names

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

Name Count
F.J. 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 Ormonde households.

Occupation Count
Marchioness 1

FAQ

Ormonde surname: questions and answers

How common was the Ormonde surname in 1881?

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

How common is the Ormonde surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 182 in 2016. That gives Ormonde a modern rank of #20,890.

What does the Ormonde surname mean?

A surname derived from the placename Ormonde, referring to an area in Ireland.

What does the Ormonde map show?

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