UK surname
A locational surname referring to someone from a place called "Orsborne".
In the 1881 census there were 95 people recorded with the Orsborne surname, ranking it #20,349 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 37, ranked #35,582, down from #20,349 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Wigginton and Hacheston. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Orsborne is 238 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 61.1%.
1881 census count
95
Ranked #20,349
Modern count
37
2016, ranked #35,582
Peak year
1861
238 bearers
Map years
3
1851 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Orsborne surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Orsborne surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe 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 | 114 | #15,716 |
| 1861 | historical | 238 | #10,321 |
| 1881 | historical | 95 | #20,349 |
| 1891 | historical | 147 | #18,592 |
| 1901 | historical | 83 | #24,900 |
| 1911 | historical | 37 | #29,263 |
| 1997 | modern | 42 | #33,459 |
| 1998 | modern | 42 | #33,651 |
| 1999 | modern | 41 | #33,866 |
| 2000 | modern | 44 | #33,602 |
| 2001 | modern | 41 | #33,753 |
| 2002 | modern | 40 | #34,133 |
| 2003 | modern | 36 | #34,522 |
| 2004 | modern | 35 | #34,783 |
| 2005 | modern | 34 | #35,056 |
| 2006 | modern | 33 | #35,329 |
| 2007 | modern | 33 | #35,461 |
| 2008 | modern | 35 | #35,441 |
| 2009 | modern | 33 | #35,671 |
| 2010 | modern | 32 | #35,848 |
| 2011 | modern | 33 | #35,777 |
| 2012 | modern | 35 | #35,645 |
| 2013 | modern | 37 | #35,582 |
| 2014 | modern | 37 | #35,616 |
| 2015 | modern | 37 | #35,593 |
| 2016 | modern | 37 | #35,582 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Wigginton, Hacheston, Gulval and Cambridge: St Andrew the Less, St Andrew the Great, Holy Trinity, St Benedict. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | London parishes | London 1 |
| 2 | Wigginton | Hertfordshire |
| 3 | Hacheston | Suffolk |
| 4 | Gulval | Cornwall |
| 5 | Cambridge: St Andrew the Less, St Andrew the Great, Holy Trinity, St Benedict | Cambridgeshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Orsborne surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Orsborne, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Orsborne surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Orsborne household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Orsborne is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Orsborne is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Orsborne, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname ORSBORNE is of English origin, derived from the Old English words "ors" meaning horse and "burna" meaning stream or brook, indicating that the name likely originated as a place name for someone living near a stream or brook where horses were kept.
The name can be traced back to the 11th century, with records showing variants such as Orsborne and Osborne appearing in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a detailed survey of landholdings commissioned by William the Conqueror. This suggests that the name was established in England before the Norman Conquest.
One of the earliest documented instances of the name is William de Orsborne, who was recorded as a landowner in Derbyshire, England, in the 13th century. Another early record is of Richard de Orsborne, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire in 1227.
The name ORSBORNE has also been connected to various place names in England, such as Osborne in Dorset, which was recorded as Oseburne in the Domesday Book, and Osborne in Kent, which was mentioned as Osseburne in the 13th century.
Notable individuals with the surname ORSBORNE throughout history include:
1. Sir Peter Orsborne (1592-1667), an English politician and member of Parliament during the English Civil War. 2. John Orsborne (1668-1743), an English merchant and politician who served as the Governor of Madras, India, from 1717 to 1720. 3. William Orsborne (1675-1745), an English clergyman and author who wrote several theological works. 4. Thomas Orsborne (1719-1789), an English politician and landowner who served as the High Sheriff of Hampshire. 5. Charles Orsborne (1819-1876), an English artist known for his landscape paintings and illustrations.
The surname ORSBORNE has also been recorded with various spellings over the centuries, including Osborne, Osburn, and Osbourne, reflecting the evolution of language and regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Orsborne surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Suffolk leads with 28 Orsbornes recorded in 1881 and an index of 24.81x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Suffolk | 28 | 24.81x |
| Cornwall | 15 | 14.30x |
| Essex | 11 | 6.01x |
| Norfolk | 10 | 7.02x |
| Oxfordshire | 7 | 12.23x |
| Sussex | 6 | 3.84x |
| Middlesex | 5 | 0.54x |
| Warwickshire | 3 | 1.28x |
| Buckinghamshire | 2 | 3.57x |
| Hampshire | 2 | 1.05x |
| Huntingdonshire | 2 | 10.87x |
| Northamptonshire | 2 | 2.29x |
| Devon | 1 | 0.52x |
| Surrey | 1 | 0.22x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Gulval in Cornwall leads with 15 Orsbornes recorded in 1881 and an index of 2205.88x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Gulval | 15 | 2205.88x |
| Stoke By Nayland | 14 | 3888.89x |
| Hacheston | 10 | 7142.86x |
| Prittlewell | 7 | 275.59x |
| Bloxham | 6 | 1071.43x |
| Great Yarmouth | 5 | 42.37x |
| Subdeanery | 5 | 420.17x |
| Ipswich St Mathew | 3 | 94.94x |
| Rickling | 3 | 2142.86x |
| Solihull | 3 | 178.57x |
| Twickenham | 3 | 75.57x |
| Great Cressingham | 2 | 1333.33x |
| Great Gransden | 2 | 1000.00x |
| Rockland St Mary | 2 | 1428.57x |
| St Marylebone London | 2 | 4.04x |
| Warkworth | 2 | 256.41x |
| Wotton Underwood | 2 | 2857.14x |
| Banbury | 1 | 86.96x |
| Barking | 1 | 18.69x |
| Chichester St Andrew | 1 | 625.00x |
| Clopton | 1 | 833.33x |
| Meon Stoke | 1 | 666.67x |
| Norwich St John Sepulchre | 1 | 108.70x |
| Plymouth Charles The | 1 | 11.76x |
| Richmond | 1 | 15.80x |
| Ryde | 1 | 24.51x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Orsborne surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Orsborne surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
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 Orsborne households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 21 |
| Ag Lab | 8 |
| Sweep (Chimney) | 2 |
| Wheelwright | 2 |
| Assistant | 1 |
| At Home | 1 |
| Blacksmith | 1 |
| Boot & Shoe Closer | 1 |
| Boot Closer | 1 |
| Butcher | 1 |
| Butcher Out Of Emp | 1 |
| Carpenter | 1 |
| Clerk Chichester Corn Exch | 1 |
| Confectioner | 1 |
| Daughter | 1 |
| Dress Maker | 1 |
| Farm Baliff | 1 |
| Farm Laborer | 1 |
| Farm Labourer | 1 |
| Farmer 6 Acres And Grocer | 1 |
| Gardener | 1 |
| General Laborer | 1 |
| General Serv Dom | 1 |
| General Worker | 1 |
| Grocer | 1 |
| Grocers Wife | 1 |
| Groom | 1 |
| Hairdresser | 1 |
| Housekeeper | 1 |
| Laborer (Genl) | 1 |
| Labourer | 1 |
| Laundress | 1 |
| Machinist | 1 |
| Millers Wife | 1 |
| Miner (Oth) | 1 |
| No Occupation | 1 |
| Printer S. Man | 1 |
| Servant | 1 |
| Shop Girl | 1 |
| Wherryman Waterman (Bop) | 1 |
| Wife | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 95 people were recorded with the Orsborne surname. That placed it at #20,349 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 37 in 2016. That gives Orsborne a modern rank of #35,582.
A locational surname referring to someone from a place called "Orsborne".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Orsborne bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.