UK surname
An English surname derived from the old French word "pages", referring to a page or servant.
In the 1881 census there were 46 people recorded with the Pages surname, ranking it #27,188 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 37, ranked #35,582, down from #27,188 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to St Anne Soho, Rowley Regis and St Leonard Shoreditch. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Pages is 126 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 19.6%.
1881 census count
46
Ranked #27,188
Modern count
37
2016, ranked #35,582
Peak year
1861
126 bearers
Map years
2
1861 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Pages surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Pages 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 | 35 | #27,037 |
| 1861 | historical | 126 | #17,569 |
| 1881 | historical | 46 | #27,188 |
| 1891 | historical | 105 | #23,241 |
| 1901 | historical | 16 | #32,260 |
| 1911 | historical | 50 | #27,806 |
| 1997 | modern | 26 | #35,135 |
| 1998 | modern | 35 | #34,344 |
| 1999 | modern | 35 | #34,418 |
| 2000 | modern | 33 | #34,607 |
| 2001 | modern | 31 | #34,648 |
| 2002 | modern | 34 | #34,634 |
| 2003 | modern | 27 | #35,279 |
| 2004 | modern | 28 | #35,354 |
| 2005 | modern | 23 | #35,924 |
| 2006 | modern | 30 | #35,526 |
| 2007 | modern | 33 | #35,461 |
| 2008 | modern | 34 | #35,502 |
| 2009 | modern | 38 | #35,380 |
| 2010 | modern | 34 | #35,730 |
| 2011 | modern | 36 | #35,613 |
| 2012 | modern | 32 | #35,820 |
| 2013 | modern | 38 | #35,534 |
| 2014 | modern | 41 | #35,396 |
| 2015 | modern | 41 | #35,383 |
| 2016 | modern | 37 | #35,582 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around St Anne Soho, Rowley Regis, St Leonard Shoreditch, London parishes and Portsmouth, Portsea. 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 | St Anne Soho | London (Central Districts) |
| 2 | Rowley Regis | Staffordshire |
| 3 | St Leonard Shoreditch | London (East Districts) |
| 4 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 5 | Portsmouth, Portsea | Hampshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Pages 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 Pages, 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 Pages surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Pages 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, Pages 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 Pages is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Pages, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname PAGES has its origins in France, with the name first appearing in records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "page," which referred to a young male servant or attendant. This term itself came from the Latin "pagius," meaning a rustic or peasant.
One of the earliest known references to the surname PAGES can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is recorded as "Paganus." This Latin form was likely used to refer to someone who lived in a rural or pagan area. Over time, the name evolved into its current French spelling of "PAGES."
The PAGES name was particularly prevalent in the northern regions of France, such as Normandy and Brittany, where many families with this surname can be found in historical records. Some notable individuals bearing this name include:
1. Étienne PAGES (c. 1260 - 1317), a French philosopher and theologian known for his works on logic and metaphysics.
2. Jean PAGES (1504 - 1586), a French Protestant reformer and theologian who played a significant role in the spread of Calvinism in France.
3. Pierre PAGES (1622 - 1701), a French architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Palais des Tuileries.
4. Marie-Anne PAGES (1761 - 1836), a French writer and feminist who advocated for women's rights and education during the French Revolution.
5. François PAGES (1806 - 1891), a French mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics.
In addition to these historical figures, the PAGES surname can be found in various place names throughout France, such as Pagès in the Aude department and Pagès-Ouest in the Haute-Garonne department. These place names likely originated from the presence of PAGES families in those areas.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Pages 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. Middlesex leads with 20 Pages' recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.46x.
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Rowley Regis in Staffordshire leads with 10 Pages' recorded in 1881 and an index of 236.97x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Rowley Regis | 10 | 236.97x |
| Brantham | 7 | 11666.67x |
| Tottenham | 6 | 83.92x |
| Hornsey | 4 | 70.55x |
| Portsea | 4 | 22.19x |
| West Ham | 4 | 20.45x |
| Bow London | 3 | 52.54x |
| Hackney London | 3 | 11.92x |
| St Pancras London | 3 | 8.31x |
| Falmouth | 1 | 55.56x |
| St Marylebone London | 1 | 4.17x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Pages 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 Pages 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 Pages households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 6 |
| Clerk | 2 |
| Fishmonger | 2 |
| Hosier | 2 |
| Annuitant | 1 |
| Brickmaker | 1 |
| Carman | 1 |
| Coal Miner | 1 |
| Dressmaker | 1 |
| Farmer Of 405 Acres Empl 11 Labourer 5 Boys A Shepherd | 1 |
| Farmers Daur | 1 |
| Farmers Son | 1 |
| Farmers Wife | 1 |
| Fishmonger Wife | 1 |
| Governess | 1 |
| Grocer | 1 |
| Hosier Emp 2 M 2 Boy | 1 |
| Matelot (MS) | 1 |
| Nail Maker | 1 |
| Ships Carpenter | 1 |
| Ships Carpenter Wife | 1 |
| Stone Breaker (Cutter) | 1 |
| Waterman | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 46 people were recorded with the Pages surname. That placed it at #27,188 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 37 in 2016. That gives Pages a modern rank of #35,582.
An English surname derived from the old French word "pages", referring to a page or servant.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Pages 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.